2023 Review – 1st XI

Words by Ross Walpole. – 2023 Division 2 Champions  – Oldn’s Warm up football champions – Coker beats Frogbox in a last game thriller at Drapers After a tricky 2022 campaign it could have been easy for us to slip back into Division 2 and stay here for a couple of years, the team who finished above usContinue reading “2023 Review – 1st XI”

All-Rounder Alex Arrives

Maldon Cricket Club are pleased to confirm that Tasmanian all-rounder Alex Pyecroft will join the club as our overseas player for the 2024 season, after a long standing friendship with the club built over many years. Alex possesses a superb cricketing CV, having represented Tasmania in 8 first class matches. During these matches Pyecroft tookContinue reading “All-Rounder Alex Arrives”

Connah is Coming Back!

We are delighted to announce to resigning of Connah Thompson for 2024 season, who will also continue in his role as Head Colts Coach. Connah had a stellar debut season for the club in 2023, securing the club’s Player of the Year Award. His contribution on the pitch saw him take 40 wickets as weContinue reading “Connah is Coming Back!”

Heroic Harris Breaks Records

Drapers Farm played host to Copdock & Old Ipswichian in what proved to be a historic day of record breaking cricket. Maldon came into the game in fine form and full of confidence after their ninth consecutive victory last week at Elmstead. After winning the toss in overcast conditions Copdock opted to bowl first, which gave Captain RossContinue reading “Heroic Harris Breaks Records”

1st XI make it three on the spin

A much depleted 1st XI travelled to Little Bardfield, aiming to make it three wins in a row at the start of the new season. With 7 players absent due to stag-do commitments, Maldon still fielded a strong side, handing debuts to Luke Reeve and James Stock. Recent captain Toby Pugh stood in for theContinue reading “1st XI make it three on the spin”

1s Achieve Max Points

For our second game, as cricket resumed across the league, we entertained Woolpit II’s a newly promoted team. Captain Walpole won the all-important toss and decided to put Woolpit into bat. Not a difficult decision. Great opening spells from Wild who despite a wide bowled a misery opening spell and a first wicket from impressiveContinue reading “1s Achieve Max Points”

Peerless Pugh leaves Bury Snookered

Maldon travelled to Bury St Edmunds for the opening game of the 2023 season. Despite plenty of heavy rain in the build up, the Bury ground staff worked wonders to prepare a hard pitch that looked good to bat on. The visitors gave a debut to New Zealander Connah Thompson, who arrived in the countryContinue reading “Peerless Pugh leaves Bury Snookered”

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”