@CricketSociety is delighted to announce the appointment of 2 new Vice Presidents in the form of @GeorgeDobell1 & @norcrosscricket - George is Chief Writer at @TheCricketerMag whilst Daniel is well known to all cricket fans as a broadcaster on @bbctms - thank you to both of them

Great cricket author John Goulstone has published a new book ‘Cricket in the Counties’ which is on limited edition sale on The Cricket Society website: cricketsociety.org.uk & there are only 7 left as the book has been selling like hot cakes. A fine product well worth reading.

We are looking forward to Barry Nicholls author of ‘Playing to Win: Australia & The 1972 Ashes’ discussing his latest tome in London on Tuesday 29th Sept at 7pm. Barry is a long standing author of books on Australian cricket. Just 1 ticket left. cricketsociety.org.uk

The last @CricketSociety Journal (Spring 2026) featured two articles about Imran Khan by Chris Sandford & John Barclay & this inspired New Zealand poet and cricket fanatic Mark Pirie to write this beautiful poem about Pakistan’s greatest ever cricketer. tinglingcatch.blogspot.com/2026/09/mark...

Highly successful evening at The Civil Service Club in London as Andre Odendaal was interviewed by Rich Parry. Andre’s mighty presentation covered his career as a cricketer, administrator & writer. The audience was packed out for this latest @CricketSociety event.

The next @CricketSociety event is on Wednesday 3rd September commencing 7.00pm at Civil Service Club, Whitehall, featuring Andre Odendaal cricket writer & winner of the 2026 Howard Milton Award, interviewed by Rich Parry. Sold out but for returns go to cricketsociety.org.uk

The Cricket Society and the British Society of Sports History are proud and delighted to announce Professor André Odendaal as the winner of the 2026 Howard Milton Award for Cricket Scholarship.

The autumn season of @CricketSociety events in London get underway at 7pm on 25th August at the Civil Service Club with @lonsdale_jeremy discussing his fine new book on sporting polymath Patsy Hendren of England, Middlesex & Brentford FC. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk for tickets

Lovely day for @CricketSociety members at Cheltenham on 20th August as Stephen Chalke used his magic to pull some wonderful guests to discuss their lives in cricket, whilst at the same time watching Glos v Worcester on the famous ground. Zaheer Abbas was the centre of attention.

Tanya Alfred in @TheCricketerMag name checks @CricketSociety ‘s superb event in July prior to the England v India women’s Test match where players from the first England women’s international match in 1976 reconvened. A reminder of a memorable day.

#CricketSociety Bulletin for July/August 2026 is now out. Lots on the fortunes of England men’s & women’s teams, Philip Conford’s fine tribute to Hugh Morris, the great John Symons returns with 2 articles on MJK Smith & how not to trust Grokpedia. Much more too.

Don’t forget the ‘Day at The Cricket’ for #CricketSociety members & friends taking place at Cheltenham College on Thursday 20th August. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk for details. Hosted by the incomparable Stephen Chalke there will be special guests of considerable note.

Our next @CricketSociety ‘Day at the Cricket’ is on Monday 3rd August for the @NCCA_uk game between @BucksCricket & @suffolkcc at @CheshamCricket with an 11.00am start. There are a couple of tickets still available. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events for full details.

Everyone at @CricketSociety is saddened by the passing of The Greatest, Garry Sobers. We never secured him for any Society events but what a story he had. RIP. #thegreatest

#CricketSociety held a stellar event on 9th July to celebrate the 50th anniversary of England women’s 1st ever game at Lord’s in 1976. Many players were present. It was wonderful to hear from these highly inspirational trailblazers. Well done #rafnicholson & #nicktudball

Great evening on 16th June for #CricketSociety members at #civilserviceclub where Peter Oborne & Richard Heller talked about their fine new book ‘Full Circle: A History of Cricket’, prompted by #peterhardy & a very lively audience.

Looking forward to the @CricketSociety event at @civilserviceclub on Tue 16th June, commencing 7.00pm. Richard Heller & Peter Oborne discuss their new book ‘Full Circle’; they will look at their new impact of big money & why cricket might be losing its integrity. fascinating.

Congratulations to #cricketsociety Vice Chair #RafNicholson who has launched her new book ‘The Women in Whites’ which is a great read. Highly recommended & another fine #pitchpublishing production. Raf’s expertise as the leading UK writer on women’s cricket is further enhanced.

Still time to join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Eastnor CC on Thurs 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60s game. England team had been announced… Book at cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’

No better time to join the @thecricketsociety.bsky.social find out more at www.cricketsociety.org.uk

The Cricket Society Spring Journal 2026 is dropping on doormats featuring Imran Khan's journey from cricketing icon to Prisoner No. 804, articles on Garry Sobers, Arlott & Swanton, the Ashes, cricket in the UAE, grassroots cricket, and 23 book reviews and much more!

#CricketSociety Bulletin & Journal are out now. Lots to read in both publications with a wide range of writing on display. How do you access these slabs of literature. It is easy, you join @CricketSociety by going to cricketsociety.org.uk with a choice of membership types.

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Eastnor CC on Thurs 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60s game. Nigel Martyn in line to become the latest dual international. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl... Book at cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’

Great turn out for The Cricket Society event at #unionjackclub last night titled ‘Grace & The Golden Age’ a starting point for discussion that featured amateurs, professionals, the class system, social change & much more. Thanks to #simonwilde #davidkynaston #mikebrearley #jamesruncie #simonray

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Ledbury CC on Thursday 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60 international. Nigel Martyn in line to become the latest dual international. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl... Book via cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’.

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Wormsley CC the beautiful Buckinghamshire cricket ground created by John Paul Getty, on Thursday 14th May for Berkshire v Hampshire Development XI commencing at 11.00am. Book via cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’.

On 9th July @CricketSociety is running a unique event at #CivilServiceClub which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first women’s international played at #lords #rafnicholson has been in touch with many of the players & we expect a great day. cricketsociety.org.uk

The next @CricketSociety event is on Wed 29th April at 7.30pm on-line with Jason Ratcliffe ex Warks & Surrey batter, who became Dep CEO for #PCA transforming #PCA’s approach to many aspects of player support. He is now a leading agent for cricket stars. Https://cricketsociety.org.uk

Mike Selvey talking about all things cricket @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Spring lunch. A fascinating way to spend the afternoon…

Spring lunch….. ….what is there not to like? Join here for a wide variety of talks, events, lunches, dinners and days at the cricket! www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/7-beco... ….and a wonderful journal and newsletter