A New Face and a Couple of Old Ones!

The 2024 season is finally upon us this weekend after a two week delay. Fingers crossed that the weather is kinder than it has been of late and Good Luck to our Senior, Junior and Ladies teams for the 2024 summer.

Our 3rd XI kick things off on Saturday at Boohoo.com Turf Moor against local rivals Lowerhouse. New Captain David Clare takes charge of his young side for the first time with a 1pm start time.

The Ladies start their season away at Littleborough in a T20 Cup game, hoping to continue their success of the 2023 season.

Sunday sees the 1st XI begin their title defence at home to Church while the 2nd XI travel to Colne. Both games to start at 1pm.

We’re delighted to welcome New signing Adam Hodge to the club following his transfer from Earby CC. Adam is a talented 18 year old all rounder who has come through the ranks at Earby CC. He is a former Lancashire age group cricketer and has just spent the winter in Adelaide developing his game. We look forward to seeing him in action at the Turf!

There’s also a couple of old faces who return to the club for the new season. Graham Lalor returns after a couple of seasons with Todmorden, and Andy Beet makes his comeback after a few years out of the game. Both will help with the development of our young players transitioning into senior cricket. Welcome back lads!

Roll on the summer!!

New Skipper Announced

We are pleased to confirm that David Clare will take over as 3rd Team Captain for the 2024 season.

David takes over from Ben Sutcliffe, who has joined Rawtenstall CC over the winter. We thank Ben for his hard work during his tenure and wish him well at Rawtenstall.

Good Luck to David in his new role

Success in a Great Season

They say a picture says a thousand words………here are 4 that sum up our season

Ladies Win the LCF Cup

2nd Team Win the LET Junior Cup

1st Team win the Lancashire League

2nd Team come runner up in their League

GOLD and SILVER for 1st's and 2nd's

Burnley 1st’s have won the Lancashire League title after a dramatic final day.

The weather again took a hand in proceedings.

Burnley's game at Lowerhouse was abandoned but Darwen's defeat at Norden handed Burnley the title for the 18th time.

Lowerhouse reached 197-7 against Burnley.

Bharat Tripathi took 3-40 for Burnley.

Chasing a revised target of 131 from 27 overs, Burnley were 87-2 when the game was finally abandoned. Liam Bedford was unbeaten on 44 and Ockert Erasmus was on 2 when the players went off for the final time.

The 5 points picked up at Lowerhouse were enough to give Burnley the title.

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Burnley’s 2nd XI were also in the running for the Junior Title.

Burnley went out to bat first at home against Lowerhouse, and the weather didn’t come into play in the first innings. Burnley managed 204 all out.

The showers started at tea and they were on and off the field several times throughout the second innings. giving Lowerhouse a revised target of 182 in 29 overs. Burnley managed to hold out and they only reached 134. giving Burnley 10pts.

Then the waiting began. Everything hung on the Darwen result.

Unfortunately it was Darwen’s day. They topped the table with 192 points, Burnley finished on 189. Congratulations to all involved at Darwen.

Captain Matt ‘Chocky’ Thornton received the 2nd place trophy

Ladies into the Cup FINAL!!

Our ladies team have had a long run to the weekends games going way back to the start of the summer.

The LCF Cup quarter final game took place in July at Ramsbottom where the ladies won by one run on the last ball of the T20 game. Ramsbottom put up a good fight and and made it a very tight game.

SEMI FINAL saw the ladies head to Sefton Park in August. Weather wasn’t great that morning but the mood was high. They came second in this cup last year and are fighting to go one better in 2023.

After batting first and putting on a score of 118, they were out to defend in the field. They managed to limit Sefton Park to 114, and this put the ladies into the final.

THE FINAL - takes place this Sunday 3rd September at Northern CC, vs Blackpool CC

LET JUNIOR Cup Winners!!!

Its been a long road to the final with the weather causing delays, but today was made for a cup final!!

Burnley 2nd’s took on Todmorden at the Centre Vale ground. We were batting first and after losing Aiden Tate (1) to a run out. Matthew Tomlinson and Joe Marshall both put on 19 each. When Tomlinson was dismissed, Gareth Halley (17) partnered with Marshall and took the score to 65. After this we lost 4 quick wickets with Aqib Mahmood taking 4/12 until Steve Brunt rescued the innings by scoring 39 off 46. Burnley were all out for 144.

Gareth Halley started the bowling strong sending the opening batters Dunkley (1) and Abbas (11) along with Atherton (5) back to the dressing room early leaving Todmorden 22/3.

Tom Stansfield (21) partnered captain Ben Sutcliffe (20) and put on a strong partnership, before being despatched by Ishaq Khan. Then we had the “Battle of the Ben Sutcliffe”…… The Todmorden captain was bowled by “Bar” his namesake and then tod were in trouble, they had made 76 but lost their top batting order. Ishaq took another 3 wickets giving him figures of 6 overs, 4 maidens, 4 wickets for 10 runs. Then ‘Brunty’ stepped up and took 2/1 and polished off the tail end to give Burnley the win and bring home the silverware.

Chairman of the JW Lees Lancashire Cricket league stepped up to present the trophy and in his speach mentioned several players that had a good game today but Man of the Match was given to 15 year old Ishaq Khan.

Captain Matt ‘Chocky’ Thornton lead the team to the final and bagged the trophy. All the players picked up their medals, the trophy and now the party can get started.

QUICK!! Heads Up

Our new bucket hat range is now available

We will be placing an order THIS WEDNESDAY 16th August which will hopefully see them arrive before our trip to Littleborough for the T20 finals day.

Anyone wishing to order please DM us on social media or email us contact@burnleycricketclub.com with the size(s) you require and we will DM you with bank details to confirm payment.

Price: £12 each

Sizes:

Kids: S/M (age 3-6) L/XL (7-12)

Adults: S/M or L/XL

GET IN TOUCH NOW

Road to the CUP FINAL

The road to the final of the LET JUNIOR CUP has been entertaining to say the least for the seconds this year! Their quest for silverware started in 1 round.

6th May: First round tie vs Middleton at home Burnley must have feared the worst when winning the toss, deciding to bowl and Middleton posting a mammoth 279/6. The seconds managed to come through this with a combination of duckworth lewis and some very good batting in the chase. N. Hassan - 64 S. Brunt - 50 not out Helped Burnley over the line to the second round

27th May: Second round tie vs Church at home The second round brought a record breaking day down at the Turf. Burnley racked up 405/3 which was the highest score in the history of the competition. J. Marshall - 83 N. Hassan - 77 H. Tomlinson - 75 J. Holding - 58 M. Tomlinson - 52 Church finished 80 all out. I. Khan taking his first 5 wicket haul in the second team. This put the 2nd XI into the quarter finals.

17th June: Quarter Final tie vs Colne away The Quarter Final saw ‘Chockys’ men travelling to Colne. They won the toss and decided to bowl in overcast conditions. Some good bowling up top from the skipper M. Thornton - 5/21 limited Colne to 89 all out. M Tomlinson and J. Holding knocked these off convincingly M. Tomlinson - 43 and J. Holding - 38 Now the 2nd XI are into the Semi final draw.

29th July: Semi Final tie vs Norden away After the bad weather delays we finally managed to get this game played. Burnley travelled to Norden full of confidence, following previous rounds and wins in the league. Norden decided to bowl first on a tricky pitch and Burnley struggled throughout the first innings and managed to post 135. J. Marshall - 49 Burnley came out in the second innings needing early wickets to restrict Norden. M. Thornton 3/25 - struck in the power play dismantling Nordens top order S. Brunt 3/8 - followed this up with a tight spell restricting Norden to 39/6. Burnley kept the pressure on and eventually bowled Norden out for 91, cementing their place in the FINAL

5th August: FINAL vs Todmorden away

OCKI COMMITS TO A FURTHER 2 YEARS!!!!

We are very pleased to confirm that Ockert Erasmus has agreed to remain as club professional for the 2024 & 2025 seasons.

“Ocki” is currently in his third full Lancashire League season with the club, having signed ahead of the COVID affected 2020 season, and is currently the league’s leading wicket taker with 33 so far this term.

He is also averaging 52 with the bat this season and his performances have contributed to our 1st Xl sitting just 7 points off top spot with 7 games to go.

He brings a wealth of experience on the field and continues to set a fantastic example to our younger players with his commitment and attitude. Our junior section has also benefited greatly from his coaching role.

We are certain that this will be welcome news to players and members alike and look forward to having Ocki, Robyn and baby Annabelle down at the Turf for the next two years!

Club of the Year (Shortlist)

We are delighted to announce that Burnley Cricket Club have been shortlisted for the “Club of the Year” award at this years Active Burnley Awards.

The nomination recognises the clubs role within the community in the past 12 months and beyond. This nomination offers the opportunity to celebrate the tireless work of all our volunteers throughout the club/

The award takes place on Thursday 6th July 2023 at Burnley Mechanics.

Thank you to Burnley Leisure and Andrea Pollard for their work so far. It promises to be a brilliant evening

With Condolences

We at Burnley Cricket Club are saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Bailey, father to current BCC players, Fergus and Declan.

Our thoughts are with Susan, Fergus and Declan at this difficult time.

Funeral details:

Friday 19th May - 10am Burnley Crematorium

Burnley's T20 Team have a New Leader

We are delighted to confirm that Liam Bedford will take charge of the T20 side for the 2023 campaign.

He takes over the role from Chris Burton (our new league captain) who has captained the T20 side since 2017, winning the 2018 trophy in the process

Liam has played 126 games in all competitions for the club since joining in 2017, scoring over 3,000 runs. He was also club professional at Salesbury CC for the 2021 season.

We wish both skippers all the best in their new roles!

T20 Fixtures:

• 26th May Burnley vs Colne (h)

• 02nd June Enfield vs Burnley (a)

• 09th June Burnley vs Church (h)

• 16th June Burnley vs Great Harwood (h)

• 23rd June Accrington vs Burnley (a)

• 30th June QUARTER FINAL

• 28TH August FINALS DAY

Sponsorship Opportunities for 2023

2023 has sprung, and the new cricket season is fast approaching. We have Sponsorship Opportunities available for different budgets. Take a look below and get in touch for availability.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

MATCH DAY SPONSORSHIP: £200

Enjoy a quality local cricket match in your own private sponsor's lounge with an exclusive bar, private balcony with great views of the match and a buffet for 20 people.

Available for League games, Cup games and our Friday Night T20 games.

Your name will be included on social media and website, showcased to thousands of visitors.

PLAYER SPONSORSHIP: £60

Sponsorship of Senior Players will include advertising in our club house, on our social media and website. Plus a complimentary invite for 2 people to enjoy our Match Sponsorship package for one of our selected games

BOARD SPONSORSHIP: PRICE ON REQUEST

Advertise your business on one of our sponsor boards situated all around the ground.

Exposure to all our cricket spectators throughout the season and the thousands of football fans who use our club over the course of the year.

FROGBOX SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:

Frogbox is a live streaming service available via YouTube. It will be used for all our home games, this includes 5 senior teams. There will be a highlights package available also on YouTube and social media.

GOLD (MAIN SPONSOR - £250)

• Your company watermark permanently in the corner of the screen

• Logo on screen in the clubhouse

• Company banner prior to the start of each over

• Weekly social media exposure

SILVER (7 OPPORTUNITIES - £150)

• Company logo to be shown at the end of each over

• Weekly social media exposure

• Logo on screen in the clubhouse

BRONZE (8 OPPORTUNITIES - £100)

• Company logo to be shown in innings breaks (tea, drinks, injuries)

• Weekly social media exposure

• Logo on screen in the clubhouse

Junior Chairman on Junior Memberships and Season Ahead

A Warm Welcome

The improvements continue down at Burnley Cricket Club.

Earlier this year we posted about new windows and doors on the upstairs bar, and now we are happy to say more work has been completed.

As you can see the main entrance way has had a much needed upgrade, and phase 2 of the project is now complete. New double glazed windows and doors fitted by Perfectly Glazed. This gives a much warmer and cleaner welcome to all visitors old and new.

Funding towards all the work being done has been has been provided by ‘The Lancashire Environmental Fund’, and we at Burnley Cricket Club are very thankful for this. It will benefit our local customers, Cricket fans from all over the league and football fans from near and far a like.

The fund is a partnership between SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited, Lancashire County Council, The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and Community Futures.

All Stars Cricket Returns

Start your child of on the course to become the next James Anderson.

All Stars Cricket provides boys and girls from 5-8 years old with 8 weeks of non-stop fun. The activity and game based programme is suitable for all skill levels, providing your child with the foundations to begin a lifelong love of physical activity and cricket, while making friends in a safe and enjoyable environment.

All Stars is a £40 programme for the 8 weeks starting 23rd May. For this price you get 8 weeks foundation cricket training, plus all the kit below.

Click on the link below for full details and to sign up.

ClubSpark / All Stars / Course

Grounds Keeper Required

We would like to say a huge Thank You to George for his efforts over his time with us and wish him all the best for his new venture next door at BFC!

The club are seeking a new Head Grounds-person with immediate effect. Please see below for more details about the opportunity, and get in touch!

Job Vacancy: HEAD GROUNDSMAN

Employer: Burnley Cricket Club

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

About Us Burnley Cricket Club founded in 1833, is a welcoming, progressive, and vibrant members club, providing exceptional cricket and social experience for members, guests, and visitors alike.

Boasting 16 senior Lancashire League titles, 10 Worsley Cup trophies, and 3 Twenty20 trophy victories, Burnley Cricket Club are one of the most successful clubs in the county. In addition, the club has an exemplary record in developing cricketers, with many players claiming junior county honours, and 6 of its alumni continuing into the first class game – including England & Lancashire’s all-time leading wicket taker, James Anderson.

The successful candidate will join an ambitious club aiming to operate at the highest standards, on and off the pitch, and will be supported by a hard-working and approachable committee and volunteer base.

Job Description & Details The club is recruiting a Head Groundsman - experience preferred - to work with our current assistants, to produce high quality cricket pitches. In total, the club fields 8 junior, 1 women’s team and 3 senior teams, with fixtures played throughout the week. The club also holds various junior league and county representative matches throughout the summer. The ideal candidate will:

● Be able to produce and maintain high standards of work ● Have a strong work ethic, and possess good attention to detail ● Be self motivated and be able to work independently, ● Be able to work with and coordinate a small team of helpers and volunteers ● Manage, plan and provide surfaces for a steady flow of cricket matches throughout the summer ● Have a full UK driving license.

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule: As follows ● March to October - Full Time – Up to 45 hours per week ● November to February – Part Time – Up to 25 hours per week (more may be negotiable and can be discussed at interview)

Pattern: Flexible working hours possible Weekend work: Yes, as required. Salary: Dependent on experience Learning: Expert advice and additional training will be available, if required. Start Date: Immediately How to Apply: Please send an updated CV to bharattripathi7@gmail.com. Please feel free to contact Bharat Tripathi on 07557 378 279 for further details regarding the position