Three Hampshire locals have been recognised nationally for their positive impact on cricket in the country throughout 2025.
Stephen Osgood, Rohan and Ian Crowley all won awards regionally at last year’s County Cricket Collective Awards and, as a result, were nominated for the national stage of the awards which they went on to win. They were presented with their awards at the ECB Impact of Cricket Conference, in Leicester, on Wednesday 28 January..
Hampshire Cricket Board is excited to announce that the ECB Umpiring Course will be held at Romsey Academy on Sunday, 26th January 2025. This comprehensive one-day course, running from 09:30 to 16:00, will provide participants with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become effective cricket umpires.
Hamza Khan, from Southampton, has won the Inspire Award at Lord’s Taverners Super 1s awards evening hosted at the Oval. The award recognises his coaching work during a community cricket residential involving disabled participants.
The Hampshire Cricket Board is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Girls' Skills Development Programme, a non-selective initiative offering additional opportunities for girls aged U11 and U13. This programme provides a supportive and enjoyable environment to develop core cricketing skills and gain confidence, with a focus on transitioning into hardball cricket.
On Sunday, 29th September, a select Hampshire team hosted an exciting wheelchair cricket match against the Great Britain (GB) Wheelchair team at Utilita Bowl's Indoor School. This event showcased the rapidly growing sport of wheelchair cricket, which includes both wheelchair users and able-bodied participants, highlighting its potential for wider recognition and inclusivity.
Hursley Park Cricket Club’s Under-13 girls capped off an outstanding season by clinching victory at the ECB National U13 Club Finals, held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 14th September. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the skill, teamwork, and dedication shown by the young players throughout the year.
Hampshire Cricket Board (HCB) is responsible for growing the recreational game in the county. We aim to inspire girls and boys to play cricket through the delivery of school, club and community-based programmes.
The purpose of the role is to help drive the growth and accessibility of junior cricket in Hampshire and will involve managing all junior competitions in the county (summer and winter).
