News

India tour of England: 3rd Test

August 10-14, 2011
England v India at Birmingham

ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

February 2011
This month sees the start of the Cricket World Cup!

England are in Group B; playing against India, South Africa, West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland, and the Netherlands in the Group Stages.

Support England and follow the on-goings of the competition, visit the BBC Sport page.

The Ashes

5 November 2010
The Ashes dates have been finalised and the England team are already half way across the world. Support Straussy and the guys during their games in Australia, with the first starting today against Western Australia, Perth. Let's hope they bring the Ashes urn home in the new year.

You can find the dates, times and scores of all the games in England's tour of Austrlia on the BBC website.

To find out more about cricket, take Winchester’s cricket pilgrimage.

Clydesdale Bank 40 

2 November 2010
The Hampshire Royals will be taking part in the 2011 competition at Lord's on the 21 September. Our county is in Group B, with Durham, Northants, Warwickshire, Surrey, Leicestershire, Scotland.
 
If you want to keep up to date with the Hampshire cricketing team, visit the BBC Sports page or visit their Official Homepage (The Rose Bowl)

Cricket legend David Gower awarded doctorate

21 October 2010
The University of Winchester has awarded the former England captain, who lives in Hampshire, a doctorate for his contribution in sport, whilst commenting that "It's a recognition of sorts for what has come before."

Read the full story on BBC News

History in the Making

October 2010
The Rose Bowl in Southampton, Hampshire is hosting two major international matches in 2011:

  • 16th - 20th July 2011: npower Test Match England vs. Sri Lanka
  • 6th September 2011: NatWest Series ODI England vs. India

If you're interested, tickets can be purchased on the Official Rose Bowl Website or visit the Rose Bowl as part of our Cricketing in Hampshire Trail 

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