Tanya Alfred in @TheCricketerMag name checks @CricketSociety ‘s superb event in July prior to the England v India women’s Test match where players from the first England women’s international match in 1976 reconvened. A reminder of a memorable day.

#CricketSociety Bulletin for July/August 2026 is now out. Lots on the fortunes of England men’s & women’s teams, Philip Conford’s fine tribute to Hugh Morris, the great John Symons returns with 2 articles on MJK Smith & how not to trust Grokpedia. Much more too.

Don’t forget the ‘Day at The Cricket’ for #CricketSociety members & friends taking place at Cheltenham College on Thursday 20th August. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk for details. Hosted by the incomparable Stephen Chalke there will be special guests of considerable note.

Our next @CricketSociety ‘Day at the Cricket’ is on Monday 3rd August for the @NCCA_uk game between @BucksCricket & @suffolkcc at @CheshamCricket with an 11.00am start. There are a couple of tickets still available. Go to cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/events for full details.

Everyone at @CricketSociety is saddened by the passing of The Greatest, Garry Sobers. We never secured him for any Society events but what a story he had. RIP. #thegreatest

#CricketSociety held a stellar event on 9th July to celebrate the 50th anniversary of England women’s 1st ever game at Lord’s in 1976. Many players were present. It was wonderful to hear from these highly inspirational trailblazers. Well done #rafnicholson & #nicktudball

Great evening on 16th June for #CricketSociety members at #civilserviceclub where Peter Oborne & Richard Heller talked about their fine new book ‘Full Circle: A History of Cricket’, prompted by #peterhardy & a very lively audience.

Looking forward to the @CricketSociety event at @civilserviceclub on Tue 16th June, commencing 7.00pm. Richard Heller & Peter Oborne discuss their new book ‘Full Circle’; they will look at their new impact of big money & why cricket might be losing its integrity. fascinating.

Congratulations to #cricketsociety Vice Chair #RafNicholson who has launched her new book ‘The Women in Whites’ which is a great read. Highly recommended & another fine #pitchpublishing production. Raf’s expertise as the leading UK writer on women’s cricket is further enhanced.

Still time to join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Eastnor CC on Thurs 18th June for the England vs Wales over 60s game. England team had been announced… Book at cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’

The Cricket Society Spring Journal 2026 is dropping on doormats featuring Imran Khan's journey from cricketing icon to Prisoner No. 804, articles on Garry Sobers, Arlott & Swanton, the Ashes, cricket in the UAE, grassroots cricket, and 23 book reviews and much more!

#CricketSociety Bulletin & Journal are out now. Lots to read in both publications with a wide range of writing on display. How do you access these slabs of literature. It is easy, you join @CricketSociety by going to cricketsociety.org.uk with a choice of membership types.

Great turn out for The Cricket Society event at #unionjackclub last night titled ‘Grace & The Golden Age’ a starting point for discussion that featured amateurs, professionals, the class system, social change & much more. Thanks to #simonwilde #davidkynaston #mikebrearley #jamesruncie #simonray

Join other @CricketSociety members and friends at Wormsley CC the beautiful Buckinghamshire cricket ground created by John Paul Getty, on Thursday 14th May for Berkshire v Hampshire Development XI commencing at 11.00am. Book via cricketsociety.org.uk & click on ‘Events’.

On 9th July @CricketSociety is running a unique event at #CivilServiceClub which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first women’s international played at #lords #rafnicholson has been in touch with many of the players & we expect a great day. cricketsociety.org.uk

The next @CricketSociety event is on Wed 29th April at 7.30pm on-line with Jason Ratcliffe ex Warks & Surrey batter, who became Dep CEO for #PCA transforming #PCA’s approach to many aspects of player support. He is now a leading agent for cricket stars. Https://cricketsociety.org.uk

Mike Selvey talking about all things cricket @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Spring lunch. A fascinating way to spend the afternoon…

Spring lunch….. ….what is there not to like? Join here for a wide variety of talks, events, lunches, dinners and days at the cricket! www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/7-beco... ….and a wonderful journal and newsletter

Congratulations to two great cricket booksellers, John McKenzie & Chris Saunders for winning the Stephen Fay Award at last night’s @thecricketsociety.bsky.social / #mcc Book of The Year event at @homeofcricket.bsky.social - a worthy reminder of their outstanding contribution to cricket.

More photos from @CricketSociety / #MCC Book of the Year where #richardwhitehead #deanwilson #timwogmore #simonwilde kindly posed with their worthy books. An evening that showed the continued importance & relevance of cricket writing & cricket books.

Congratulations @RWhitehead61 for winning @CricketSociety / @MCCOfficial Book of the Year award for 2026. A fine achievement & commiserations to @deanbwilson @timwig @swildecricket #maxbonnell #vicmarks who also produced fine books. Standard was very high.

As the sun goes down on Tuesday 7th April at @HomeOfCricket who will triumph in the @CricketSociety / @MCCOfficial Book of The Year for 2026? All authors will be present so good luck @timwig @RWhitehead61 @swildecricket @deanbwilson #maxbonnell #vicmarks -fine books by all.

The March/April 2026 #cricketsociety Bulletin is out now. Online at cricketsociety.org.uk (where you can also join The Society) or in hard copy. This issue has articles on who were (&are) the cricket innovators & why the ECB is hamstring with its choice of NED’s & much more.

Amazing night at the Lords museum for the award of The Cricket Society and British Sport History Society Howard Milton award for outstanding contribution to cricket scholarship to Neil Robinson, MCC Head of Heritage and collections. Fascinating insight into the challenges and enjoyment of curating.

@thecricketsociety.bsky.social delighted that Alec Stewart will be Guest Speaker at our Autumn Awards Lunch on Thurs 6th November at The Union Jack Club SE1 8UJ. £60 for Members, £80 for Guests including £20 credit towards membership of The Cricket Society. www.cricketsociety.org.uk/pages/Events

Perfect weather for The Cricket Society Day at the cricket at The Uptonsteel County Ground (Grace Road to many of us) for the first day of the County Championship game between Leicestershire and Lancashire.

A magnificent @thecricketsociety.bsky.social evening celebrating Roland Butcher’s career and the launch of his biography…

Congratulations to @anniechave.bsky.social who is @thecricketsociety.bsky.social Committee Member and much more besides on the launch of her first book. Reviews and purchasing available @nightwatchmanxi.bsky.social www.thenightwatchman.net/buy/cricket-...

Last few tickets to hear Jonathan Trott at the Union Jack Club on May 6th… www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/jonat...

No one will want to miss the chance to be present for the UK launch of Roland Butcher‘s autobiography at The Cricket Society Spring Dinner to be held The Union Jack Club at 7pm on 14th May..... For tickets and further information www.cricketsociety.org.uk/events/sprin...