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Vacancy: Club Head CoachSeptember 24, 2022
Maldon Cricket Club is one of Essex’s leading cricket clubs based at Drapers Farm. We are proud to be the home club of Sir Alastair Cook and maintain strong links with Sir Alastair to the present day. The Club currently runs four Senior Men’s teams at weekends, a Ladies TeamContinue reading “Vacancy: Club Head Coach”
Jeff Cook: 2003 Review Part 1September 24, 2022
Maldon 1st XI relegation…a trigger for success! It would be easy to assume that relegation is always a bad thing. It probably felt like that for the class of ‘98 as we slid towards an unlikely demotion given the depth of talent at our disposal. Now almost 25 years onContinue reading “Jeff Cook: 2003 Review Part 1”
HM Queen Elizabeth IISeptember 8, 2022
Maldon Cricket Club is deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with the Royal Family and we join the nation in mourning her loss. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty.
U16s Bow Out In Semi-FinalAugust 24, 2022
Match report. Sunday 21/08/22. 12:30pm. Trevor Bailey Match play Knock Out Rounds 2022- (Semi Final) at Drapers. Sunday saw our Under 16 side take on Shenfield in the Semi-final of the Under 16 Cup at Drapers. Confidence was high following a tight victory over Brentwood in the Quarter Final.Continue reading “U16s Bow Out In Semi-Final”
Primary School Cricket CancelledAugust 19, 2022
Today (19th August 2022) training for primary school children has been postponed. No sessions next week. The next and final session is 2nd September.
RUFR 2022August 16, 2022
Our tenth anniversary Rock Up For Randall is fast approaching (Sunday 28th August 2022) and there will be a different feel to this year’s event as Neil is working extremely hard to create a different vibe this year and to attract some different people. The morning remains the same with aContinue reading “RUFR 2022”
First XI Victory!August 8, 2022
Maldon visited Gandish Road, the home of East Bergholt determined to end a run of 12 successive defeats in Division 1. Captain Toby Pugh won the toss, and on a good looking batting surface decided to bat first. The visitors lost a wicket in the third over as Martyn CokerContinue reading “First XI Victory!”
1s Beaten Despite Resilient CokerAugust 1, 2022
Round 16 of the Two Counties season saw Maldon host Hadleigh at Drapers Farm. The Dons were in much need of a win after a disappointing and frustrating season so far. Hadleigh on the other hand sat 3rd in the Division 1 table, boasting one of the most powerful battingContinue reading “1s Beaten Despite Resilient Coker”
Worlington Take AdvantageJuly 26, 2022
Maldon travelled to Worlington in what felt like a must win game going into it. The visitors welcomed back all-rounder Ian Elliott, who had missed the defeat to Halstead the previous week. On a parched looking venue, it was the hosts who won the toss and chose to bat. TheContinue reading “Worlington Take Advantage”
Narrow Defeat for the u12sJuly 18, 2022
Maldon cricket club under 12s pushed Brentwood to the limit in the quarter final of the Brian Taylor Trophy in sweltering heat on Sunday at Drapers. Skipper Tom Doherty won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision looked to have backfired as Maldon struggled in the heat, theContinue reading “Narrow Defeat for the u12s”
1s Beaten By 10 WicketsJuly 18, 2022
Maldon hosted league leaders Halstead, hoping for a win to kick start their campaign. Captain Toby Pugh won the toss, and on a glorious Saturday afternoon, chose to bat on a pitch that has already been used. Halstead struck with the 5th ball of the match, as Harry Grant wasContinue reading “1s Beaten By 10 Wickets”
Friday Cricket – CancelledJuly 6, 2022
Our primary school cricket sessions on Friday 8 July 2022 has been cancelled, due to a private function. Sessions will return on Friday 15 July.
Another solid team performance from the LadiesJuly 4, 2022
Captain Walton won the toss and decided to field first. Dack (1-12) and Bailey (0-20) made a good start with their four overs, despite blustery conditions, with Welton taking an excellent catch off Dack’s bowling to dismiss the opening batter for 1. Thornett (1-39), Field (1-22) and Herron (0-28) thenContinue reading “Another solid team performance from the Ladies”
Coker Takes The 1s CloseJune 27, 2022
Maldon hosted Wivenhoe on match day 11 of the Two Counties League season, looking to end the first half of the league campaign on a positive note. The home side were again depleted through injury, giving young seam bowling all-rounder Henry Miller a 1st XI debut. It was the visitorsContinue reading “Coker Takes The 1s Close”
Ladies Go Close With Solid PerformanceJune 27, 2022
Having managed to purloin the pitch at Drapers from the Colts due to the Prom being unplayable, Maldon Ladies turned up with nearly a full team. Chelmsford Willows won the toss and decided to bat first. Opening bowlers Pugh (just returned from injury) and Thornett bowled well despite the sometimes-gusty conditions, finishing with figuresContinue reading “Ladies Go Close With Solid Performance”