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University of NSW Cricket Club

University of New South Wales Cricket Club is a cricket club associated with the University of New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia. They are also known as the Bumble Bees and play in the Sydney Grade Cricket competition.[1] They were founded in 1951, beginning in the Municipal and Sydney Shires Cricket competition and entered the Sydney Grade Cricket competition in 1973.[2]

In the current season, 2018 to 2019, UNSWCC has fielded five graded sides plus one in the Metropolitan Cup competition, which is akin to 6th grade. It also has a First Grade Limited over plus T20 sides. In addition to these, Poidevin-Gray and A.W. Green Shield sides represent the UNSWCC and are development pathways for emerging young talent.[3] The University offers a range of scholarships for commencing students who are involved in the club, "both on and off the field".[4]

Notable players

In the club's history, there have been several notable players. These include:[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "UNSW Cricket Club". www.cricket.unsw.edu.au. 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  2. ^ "MyCricket: Contacts and Office Bearers". MyCricket. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Season Results". MyCricket. 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  4. ^ "UNSW Cricket Club Award | Scholarships". www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  5. ^ "New Players". UNSWCC. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Tom Cooper". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Murray Creed". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  8. ^ "Daniel Christian". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  9. ^ "David Dawson". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Tim Lang". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  11. ^ "Geoff Lawson". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  12. ^ Giese, Susie. "Mack thriving in adopted home and role". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  13. ^ "Michael Slater". Cricinfo. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  14. ^ "Randwick Petersham aiming for hat-trick of Grand Final appearances". Retrieved 31 July 2019.