Oundle Town Cricket Club hosts bicentenary celebrations in Northamptonshire
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:50 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Oundle Town Cricket Club, the oldest club in Northamptonshire, celebrates its 200th anniversary with events from June 17 to 21. The program includes a series of matches, featuring a T20 against Marylebone Cricket Club. The club's early history, including notable players and a match recount from 1826, adds context to the celebration. Celebrations began with a visit from Northamptonshire County Cricket's head coach, Darren Lehmann, and unique matches mimicking past cricket rules are part of the agenda.
- •Founded in 1826, the club marks 200 years of existence.
- •Celebrations include community events and matches inspired by historical formats.
- •Darren Lehmann attended the kickoff event on June 17.
- •Oundle Town fields nine sides across senior and junior levels.
- •Notable players include Dawid Malan and Tshepo Moreki.
- 4:50 AMYahoo Sports — Historical cricket club celebrates bicentenary
"The club is the oldest in its county and has a history spanning 200 years.
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