East Molesey Cricket Club
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Personnel | |
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Captain | Matthew Tigg |
Team information | |
Founded | 1871 |
Home ground | The Memorial Ground, Graburn Way East Molesey |
History | |
Surrey C'ship wins | 3 |
Official website | eastmoleseycricketclub.co.uk |
East Molesey Cricket Club is a cricket club in Molesey, Surrey. It was established in 1871,[1] although cricket has been played at the Moulsey Hurst since 1731.[2] East Molesey's current ground, 'The Memorial Ground', has been the home for the Surrey club since the late 19th century and is situated just outside the town centre, sitting right on the bank of the River Thames.[3] They currently compete in the Surrey Championship, the Club Cricket Conference Cup, the Bertie Joel Cup and the Thameside Sunday League.
History
In 1795, the first ever recorded LBW decision was made at Moulsey Hurst, 500 metres from the site of the current ground.
In the 1950s, East Molesey played host to both the
They reclaimed the Surrey Championship title for the second time in 2019, 39 years after their first triumph.
Honours
- Surrey Championship champions - 1980
- Surrey Championship champions - 2019
- Surrey Championship champions - 2021
References
- ^ East Molesey Cricket Club
- ^ Welcome to East Molesey Cricket Club Cricket on the Hurst since 1730
- ^ "Cricket on this spot dates to 1695". The Age. 1 May 1954. p. 4. Retrieved 11 August 2009.