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Sunday, Dec 3

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FINCH BACK BOWLING OFF FULL RUN-UP AHEAD OF SPELL IN AUSTRALIA

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Pace bowler, Adam Finch, is back bowling off a full run-up in the nets to the Worcestershire batters this week after his end of season back injury. Worcestershire Head Coach Alan Richardson says Finch is absolutely flying ahead of flying…

Friday, Dec 1

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RICHARDSON ON THE IMPORTANCE OF IMPACTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF GAME

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Alan Richardson says Worcestershire’s players are encouraged to try and make an impact in all three facets of the game and not just their number one skill-set. Worcestershire’s Head Coach highlighted the importance of the likes of pace…

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WORCESTERSHIRE FACE SERIES OF REGULATION CHANGES ON RETURN TO DIVISION ONE

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Worcestershire will face a series of changes to the regulations and playing conditions on their return to Division One of the County Championship next summer. An increased points tally for drawing a game, an extended use of the Kookaburra…

Thursday, Nov 30

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WORCESTERSHIRE SPINNER NAMED IN ENGLAND PHYSICAL DISABILITY SQUAD

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Worcestershire spinner, Ben Sutton, has been named in the England Men’s Physical Disability squad for the five-game tour of India in January. Sutton, part of the Worcestershire CCC pathway programme from the age of 10, represented the full…

Wednesday, Nov 29

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SKIPPER READY TO EMBRACE DIVISION ONE CHALLENGE NEXT SUMMER

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Club Captain, Brett D’Oliveira, said Worcestershire will “embrace the challenge” of competing in Division One of the County Championship next summer. D’Oliveira said the aim will be to play with the same positive mindset evident when…

Tuesday, Nov 28

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KEY FIELDING ROLE BY HOSE HELPS WARRIORS TO T10 WIN

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Worcestershire batter Adam Hose played a key role in the field with three excellent catches to help Northern Warriors launch their Abu Dhabi T10 League campaign with a nine run win over Morrisville Swamp Army. Hose demonstrated a safe pair…

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TOP WOMEN’S CRICKET AT NEW ROAD NEXT SUMMER

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Worcestershire members and supporters can look forward to a stream of top women’s international and regional fixtures at New Road next summer. Tickets are already on sale for the second Women’s Metro Bank ODI between England and New…

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RAPIDS SHIRTS AUCTION RAISES MORE THAN £1000 FOR WORCESTER FOODBANK

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Worcestershire supporters have raised more than £1000 for the Worcester Foodbank – the club’s official 2023 Charity Partner – via the auction of Rapids match shirts from last summer’s Vitality Blast fixture against Northamptonshire…

Monday, Nov 27

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WORCESTERSHIRE OVERSEAS ROUND-UP – NOVEMBER 25-26

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Gareth Roderick hit another half century but his side, Green Point CC, were edged out by Durbanville CC in a Western Province Premier Division 50 over encounter. The Worcestershire keeper-batter had seen his side over the finishing line…

Saturday, Nov 25

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FEAST OF WEEKEND CRICKET AT NEW ROAD THIS SUMMER

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Worcestershire supporters can look forward to a feast of weekend cricket being played at New Road across all three formats during the 2024 season. The opening block of County Championship matches in April and May are all set for a Friday…

Thursday, Nov 23

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2024 FIXTURES ANNOUNCED

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Worcestershire will kick off their Division One campaign in the LV=Insurance County Championship with a derby against Warwickshire at Edgbaston starting Friday, April 5th. This mouth-watering clash marks the first four-day encounter…

Wednesday, Nov 22

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FUNERAL DETAILS OF BRIAN BRAIN

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The funeral of former Worcestershire pace bowler, Brian Brain, will take place at Worcester Crematorium, Astwood Road, Worcester on Friday 1 December (11.30am). It will be followed by a wake which will be held at The Dewdrop, Broadheath.…

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SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION FIFTY-FIFTY COMPETITION TO CONTINUE FOR 2024 SEASON

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Worcestershire Supporters’ Association will again be staging their long-standing Fifty-Fifty competition next summer. Association committee member, Dave Kennedy, is again organising the 2024 competition with all profits continuing to go to…

Tuesday, Nov 21

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PRAISE FOR MINDSET AND MENTALITY OF NEW SIGNING

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Adam Hose says Worcestershire new signing, Ethan Brookes, has a “brilliant mindset and mentality towards being a professional cricketer.” Hose is aware of Brookes’ all-round capabilities from their time together as part of the Warwickshire…

Monday, Nov 20

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Own a piece of Rapids history and support a worthy cause!

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Bid now to own a signed match shirt from our Vitality Blast fixture against Northants Steelbacks on Sunday 4 June. All proceeds from the auction will go directly to The Worcester Foodbank, our 2023 Official Charity Partner. Individually…

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WOMEN’S RAPIDS CAPTAIN SIGNS CONTRACT FOR SOUTH EAST STARS

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Worcestershire Women’s Rapids captain, Chloe Hill, is one of four players to have signed for the South-East Stars on a Pay As You Play (PAYP) contract. She is the third Rapids player to put pen to paper on a contract this winter after…

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WORCESTERSHIRE CCC OVERSEAS ROUND-UP NOVEMBER 18 2023

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Josh Baker’s excellent start to his spell with Northern District CC continued on the opening day of the New South Wales Premier Cricket second grade encounter with Western Suburbs. The Worcestershire spinner picked up three more wickets to…

Saturday, Nov 18

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ILLINGWORTH TO OFFICIATE IN ICC WORLD CUP FINAL

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Former Worcestershire spinner, Richard Illingworth, has been named one of the on-field umpires for tomorrow’s (Sunday’s) ICC World Cup final – 31 years after appearing himself in the final as a player. Illingworth and Richard Kettleborough…

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HOSE: CONTRIBUTING TO TEAM MORE IMPORTANT THAN INDIVIDUAL GLORY

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Adam Hose says stepping forward and contributing when the going gets tough is what motivates him the most as a cricketer. The Worcestershire batter had a satisfying first season at New Road, adjusting to red ball cricket after a three year…

Friday, Nov 17

WOMEN’S RAPIDS SPINNER EARNS SPOT ON SPARKS ACADEMY

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Worcestershire Women’s Rapids player, Phoebe Brett, has earned a place as part of the Central Sparks Academy intake for 2024 for the first time. The spinner follows in the footsteps of Rapids duo Ellie Anderson and Charis Pavely, part of…

Thursday, Nov 16

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WORCESTERSHIRE JOIN FORCES WITH SWAN FOOD PROJECT

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Worcestershire County Cricket Club have joined forces with The Swan Food Project which looks after the hundreds of swans who inhabit the River Severn in the area immediately adjacent to New Road. The swans are a massive attraction for…

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ELLIE ANDERSON TAKES STEP FORWARD WITH SPARKS CONTRACT

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Worcestershire Women’s Rapids all-rounder, Ellie Anderson, has been awarded a Pay As You Play (PAYP) contract by Central Sparks. Anderson was a member of the inaugural Sparks Academy in 2021 and sees the PAYP deal as another step forward.…

Wednesday, Nov 15

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LONG-SERVING JOE LEACH AWARDED TESTIMONIAL FOR 2024

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Worcestershire County Cricket Club have awarded a testimonial to long-serving all-rounder, Joe Leach, for the 2024 season. Leach made his debut for Worcestershire 11 years ago and was initially a top six batter, scoring his maiden century…

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SEVERN SUITE OPEN TO MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS FOR HOT DRINKS

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Worcestershire Members and Supporters are being given the opportunity to get together and enjoy a hot drink at New Road during the winter months and beyond. The Severn Suite lounge area, situated behind the reception area in The View, has…

Tuesday, Nov 14

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WOMEN’S RAPIDS PLAYER SIGNS FIRST PRO CONTRACT WITH SPARKS

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Worcestershire Women’s Rapids all-rounder, Charis Pavely, has completed a memorable 2023 by signing her first professional contract with Central Sparks. Pavely has been a key part of the Rapids success during the past two seasons after…

HEAD COACH OUTLINES FIVE MONTH WINTER PROGRAMME

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Head Coach Alan Richardson has outlined the programme the Worcestershire players will undertake during the build-up to the 2024 season. The players who are not in action abroad this winter have reported back for pre-season training at…

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FINCH RETURNS TO BOWLING AHEAD OF TRIP DOWN UNDER

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Worcestershire pace bowler Adam Finch is bowling again following his back problem and is targeting a return to action in Australia at the start of the New Year. Finch missed the finale to a campaign in which he played an important role…

Monday, Nov 13

NEW SIGNING TOM TAYLOR LINKS UP WITH WORCESTERSHIRE FOR PRE-SEASON TRAINING

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New signing, Tom Taylor, will be part of the Worcestershire squad when they report back for pre-season training today (Monday 13 November) in Malvern. Taylor has signed a four-year contract at New Road after parting company with…

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OVERSEAS ROUND-UP 13.11.2023

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Josh Baker was again amongst the wickets for Northern District CC on day two of their North South Wales grade two encounter with Randwick Petersham CC The Worcestershire spinner chipped in with 17 off 12 balls batting at number seven as…

Friday, Nov 10

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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As we approach Armistice Day, it provides an appropriate opportunity to remember the 13 Worcestershire players who lost their lives in both World Wars. Their names are commemorated on the memorials in the Graeme Hick Pavilion. Two of the…