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Simon Wilde on Gilbert Jessop

Former Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year winner and Sunday Times cricket correspondent, Simon Wilde discusses Gilbert Jessop’s great innings at The Oval in 1902 which Simon has meticulously researched for his book: ‘Chasing Jessop – The Mystery of England Cricket’s Oldest Record’.

A packed Civil Service Club enjoyed a fine, forensic interview by Nigel Hancock, former Society Chair. Simon’s story of Gilbert Jessop cricketing life amazed the many attendees.

On-Line Events in 2025 – Listen to the Recordings

The Cricket Society has held several on-line events in 2025 and the recordings are available as follows:

Simon Lister interviews Brian Stoddart on Brian’s Book ‘Playing the Game – How Cricket Made Barbados’

Peter Hardy interview with Vic Marks on the 2025 cricket season

Peter Hardy interview with Huw Turberville, Editor of The Cricketer magazine

Eric Midwinter 1932-2025

The Cricket Society is deeply saddened to announce the death on 8th August of Eric Midwinter, the acclaimed author and historian. Please click here for an obituary by our former chairman, Nigel Hancock.

Simon Lister wins the The Cricket Society/MCC Book of the Year Award for 2025

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The Cricket Society was founded in 1945 and celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025.

The Cricket Society is a national organisation with over 1,500 members across the UK and beyond. It has branches based in London, Bath, and Birmingham. It supports young cricketers, makes annual awards, holds regular meetings, publishes an acclaimed Journal twice yearly, and Bulletin six times a year, as well as having its own cricket team which plays over 25 games per season.

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A flavour of the Society's publications

Members of the Society receive two issues of our 100+ page Journal per annum PLUS digital access to the six issues of the Bulletin which features lively columns and letters on the latest events and controversies in modern cricket.

Non-members can get a flavour of the Society's output, including Phil Reeves on the ECB & Diversity and Peter Hardy on the Rise & Rise of Farham Ahmed, by going to our open access page.