DEVON CRICKET

21/10/2021

Devon Cricket Academy Report 2020/2021

2021 saw the first full season of the newly formed Devon Cricket Academy, a partnership between the Devon Cricket Board and the Devon County Cricket Club, supported by the David Shepperd Cricket Trust.

21/10/2021

Seven-time title winner Graham Smith dies aged 82 | Spinner amassed more than 700 top-flight wickets in league career

'He was a great competitor who demanded very high standards … as anyone who dropped a catch or mis-fielded off his bowling will remember' – Julian Page | 'Graham was like one of the fine red wines he used to enjoy after a game. He just got better with age' – Charlie Pritchard

19/10/2021

Exmouth send message they mean business by signing Border captain and all-rounder Jason Niemand | 'We see ourselves as a Premier club and want to go straight back up if we can'

All-rounder Kidd on way to Exmouth from Whimple

19/10/2021

Abbotskerswell swoop to sign Parr brothers from Cullompton for 2022 season | 'Jason and Brendon are excellent signings for the club who strengthen both our batting and bowling' – Nick Watkin

'What a journey it was with Cullompton CC. Now I am looking forward to a fresh challenge with Abbots' – Brendon Parr

19/10/2021

South Devon League on the look-out for new secretary

One space left in league for new entry | annual meeting on November 10

17/10/2021

Plymstock's title-winning skipper Adrian Pate dies aged 81 | Captain who led side for 10 seasons made Plymstock top-five regulars

'Adrian was a no-nonsense captain who knew when to make bowling changes and once a bowler started going for a few runs he had no qualms about taking them off' – team-mate Colin Gill

13/10/2021

Devon Cricket Board 2020/21 Accounts Summary

As part of our commitment to good governance and transparency the Board is pleased to published the attached abridged financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2021.  We will continue to publish similar accounts in future so that the cricket network in Devon is aware of our financial position and how this impacts how we can deliver our strategy to grow the game.

13/10/2021

Former DCL chairman Joe Clowes dies aged 74 | 'Joe was softly spoken and exuded a quiet authority and was good to work with' – Paul Smith (former DCL vice-chairman)

Man of many parts was long-serving club chairman, twinning association official, volunteer on preserved railway line, chorister and more