Talking of Wisden
Talking of Wisden, it was great to see NBCC Mentor Kev Baker (@bakes1970) getting a mention for his stunning one handed catch live on Sky TV in the Final. He …
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Wisden Page 1535
They say it is the little things that matter, and they don’t come much smaller than 6 lines on page 1535 (of 1552), but we are proud to be included …
Head of Compliance
Delighted to announce that Alex Smith has joined NBCC as Head of Compliance (aka Whakapapa). A latecomer to the game of cricket, Alex is a Wicket Keeper who bats in …
Whakapapa Compliance
Whakapapa, and the development of a sense of belonging, is a fundamental foundation of No Boundaries Cricket Club. Both on and off the field we strive to ensure we live …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week Two)
Picked up the first bruise of a season which has yet to start (and has eventually been put back two weeks), still limited inclusion of Vegans at Edgbaston, net sessions …
Diary of a Vegan Cricketer (Week One)
In January I ‘went Vegan’ or as I prefer to call it ‘plant based’ for two very simple reasons: I could not accept that any animal should suffer so that …
NEXX Womans and Girl’s Kit Bag
Took delivery of the NEXX (@nexxcricket) Womans and Girls’ Team kit bag off Joe Leach (@joeleach230) this week at Edgbaston. We have 3 Bats, 6 Pairs of Batting Pads (Women …
LGBTQ+ Team Captain Darrell Butler
We are delighted that Darrell is taking on the role of Captain of our new NBCC LGBTQ+ Team, as he now embraces the challenge of taking his personal development as …
NBCC Ambassador Melinda Farrell
Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) has joined NBCC as an Ambassador (Woman and Girls’ Cricket). Having written passionately about the issue of periods in cricket we are delighted she is joining our …
NBCC LGBTQ+ Team
Our vision has always been to develop a number of teams to help deliver inclusivity and diversity in cricket. Whilst each ‘team’ focuses on a different set of players the …
ECB and Women in Sport Coaching Research
As part of ECB and Metro Bank’s partnership, a Women’s and Girl’s Fund is being developed to help triple the number of girls’ cricket teams by the end of 2026. The …
NBCC Mentor Kev Baker
As we continue to expand our involvement with, and support of, marginalised groups we are delighted to welcome our latest mentor: Kev Baker (@bakes1970), an ambassador for Coloplast UK (coloplast_uk) …
NBCC Club Partnership Mersey Rose Recreationals
We are delighted that Mersey Rose Recreationals CC (@merseyrose) have decided to continue their development journey by becoming a NBCC Club Partner. NBCC and MRCC share a very similar vision: …
Mersey Rose Recs CC partners with LGBTQIA+ charity
Earlier this month we had the pleasure of running a coaching session for the Mersey Rose Recs CC (@merseyrose), and it is great to see them going from strength to …
New Womens and Girls’ Kit Has Landed
Have yet to see the kit in person, but have received the photos and wow! HUGE thanks to NEXX Cricket (@nexxcricket), Lacuna Sports (@lacunasportsuk), and Fab Little Bag (@FabLittleBag) for their support, and to Sue Strachan …
Graces Cricket Membership
Received a message from our good friends at Graces Cricket (@Graces_Cricket), saying that they are always looking to welcome new members and had opened up their memberships for the year. …
LGBTQ+ Cricket Taster – Kent
Are you interested in #cricket and based in #selondon or #Kent? Out4Cricket (@out4cricket) have posted that they are proud to have helped set up @KentCricket‘s first #LGBTQ+ cricket taster event@CountyBeckenham …
LGBTQ+ Cricket Taster – West Midlands
Our friends at Out4Cricket (@out4cricket) have arranged a ‘cricket taster‘ at Edgbaston on 10th April for experienced and new players in the LGBTQ+ community. Come join us at the Indoor …
Playeroo Junior Cricket Clothing
Wanted to share this review that Chris has done on his personal blog looking at the cost of entry level kit and equipment for juniors as part of some research he is …
Gunn and Moore Select Duffle Bag
Wanted to share this review that Chris has done on his personal blog looking at the cost of entry level kit and equipment for juniors as part of some research he is …
Gray Nicolls Tempesta 1.0 300 Batting Gloves
Wanted to share this review that Chris has done on his personal blog looking at the cost of entry level kit and equipment for juniors as part of some research he is …
Kookaburra Kahuna 6.1 Batting Pads
Wanted to share this review that Chris has done on his personal blog looking at the cost of entry level kit and equipment for juniors as part of some research he is …