University of NSW Cricket Club
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| Nickname(s) | Bumble Bees |
|---|---|
| Personnel | |
| Captain | Geoff Lawson |
| 1st XI captain | David Dawson |
| Coach | Corey Richards |
| Batting coach | Murray Creed |
| Team information | |
| Colours | Black and Gold |
| Founded | 1951 |
| Home ground | Village Green |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| History | |
| 1st Grade wins | 2 (1977, 1981) |
| 1st Grade Limited–Overs Cup wins | 1 (2005) |
| 2nd Grade wins | 1 (1978) |
| 3rd Grade wins | 0 |
| 4th Grade wins | 0 |
| 5th Grade wins | 1 (1996) |
| Poidevin–Gray Shield wins | 1 (1977) |
| Kingsgrove Sports T20 Cup wins | 0 |
| Official website | UNSW 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]
In the club's history, there have been several notable players. These include:[5]
