The scorebook

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Articles on the grounds, customs, equipment and local settings that make rural cricket more than a score.

Why the Pavilion Sits Where It Does

Why the pavilion sits where it does affects sightlines, routes and gathering places. Learn how to read your ground and…

Nov 4, 20268 min read

Tea in the pavilion or at the boundary works best when it suits the weather and your matchday; choose a setting that…

Oct 31, 20266 min read

Turn a village cricket scorebook into a searchable shared record, with clear source notes and honest handling of…

Oct 26, 20269 min read

Village cricket grounds are not all open greens. Learn to read boundaries, trees and neighbouring buildings to…

Oct 23, 20266 min read

Packing for a long day watching village cricket is easier with a compact kit for changing weather, comfortable seating…

Oct 18, 20267 min read