Richard Buckby

2023 Sponsorship Packages

For 2023, Maldon Cricket Club are introducing a range of sponsorship options which are available to businesses of any shape and size. Gold, Silver and Bronze packages are all available, whilst smaller individual opportunities also remain available, such as ball and individual player sponsorship. A brochure advertising all of the available packages has been produced,Continue reading “2023 Sponsorship Packages”

2023 Captains

The 2023 season sees new captain across the board for the club. The 1st XI will be led by Ross Walpole, who replaces Toby Pugh. Ross was the 2022 Player of the Year, and his drive and determination will be key as we aim to return to Division 1. Ross’ vice captain will be 2022’sContinue reading “2023 Captains”

Connah Becomes A Don

Maldon Cricket Club are delighted to announce that New Zealander Connah Thompson will be joining the club as player coach for the 2023 season. Connah, 21, joins the club after representing Howick Pakarunga in Auckland this past winter. The tall left arm seam bowling all rounder adds a real threat to the Maldon ranks, asContinue reading “Connah Becomes A Don”

Captain Changes!

At tonight’s AGM, last years 2nd and 3rd XI and Ladies captains, Liam Saxton, Andy Phipps and Jess Walton are all standing down from their positions. All have sacrificed enormous amounts of time and energy in their roles. Liam (pictured left) took over the 2nd XI captaincy in 2019, guiding them to promotion from DivisionContinue reading “Captain Changes!”

Thank you, Badger!

Maldon 1st XI captain Toby Pugh has chosen not to stand for the role again this year. The club would like to thank Toby for his efforts of the past seasons as captain. Toby took over the captaincy in 2020 following Chris Harris’ decision to step down. Toby immediately had to deal with the challengesContinue reading “Thank you, Badger!”

Live Streaming in 2023

Maldon Cricket Club are looking to live stream our home games in 2023, offering hours of great advertising opportunities. As well as a live streaming service, the Dons are toying with the idea of launching a YouTube channel which will post regular content including match highlights, moments of the week, interviews with the MCC committee,Continue reading “Live Streaming in 2023”

AGM 2023

The Maldon Cricket Club AGM is due to take place on Wednesday 1 February. Attached is the paperwork for the forthcoming AGM on 1st February 2023 at 8pm. If you require an item to be discussed and voted for at the AGM that is not already included, please advise by 11th January. A final agenda if necessaryContinue reading “AGM 2023”

Jeff Cook: 2003 Review Part 3

12 – Godmanchester (Home) 319-2 v 228-9 Draw Team news…Unchanged, at last! Maybe we did bat too long in this one but it was such a pleasure to watch (Sir) Alastair Cook caress his way to a hundred. Essex and England’s Keith Fletcher didn’t move from his deck chair all day, other than to retrieveContinue reading “Jeff Cook: 2003 Review Part 3”

Obituary – Paul Jackson

The club was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Paul Jackson on Friday. Paul, a long time member and groundsman at our local friends Little Baddow, played for Maldon in 2005 and 2006. Paul scored 658 runs for the club at an average of 31.33, with six fifties. His unbeaten 87 against ElmsteadContinue reading “Obituary – Paul Jackson”

Jeff Cook: 2003 Review Part 2

7 – Norwich (Away) 247 all out v 178-9 Draw Team news… In = McCoubrey / Hawkridge Out = J Cook / Raymond This time around Norwich gained more points than us (9 versus 8) despite being 70 runs short of our total, and being on the back foot for almost the whole day. DaveContinue reading “Jeff Cook: 2003 Review Part 2”