Oxford University Cricket Club has a long and distinguished history, having been founded in the early 1800’s, (the first Varsity Match took place in 1827). Over the years it has produced many Test players, Test Captains and County Cricketers. These have included Colin Cowdrey, Imran Khan and Vic Marks in past years, along with current players Mark Wagh and James Averis. The University operates two Men’s Teams and a Women’s Team. The Men’s 1st XI (Blues) play throughout the season in friendlies preparing for their two Varsity Fixtures. These fixtures are against quality sides, including select sides from the MCC, Combined Services, Earl of Arundel and Sir Paul Getty. The 4-day Varsity is held alternatively at Oxford or Cambridge. This First Class fixture is the highlight of the season with the starting 11 gaining their ‘Blues’. The Blues also play a 1-day fixture, competed at Lords, the game attracts a good crowd as well as giving players the opportunity to play at the home of cricket. The 2nd XI compete in the British Universities programme, along with friendlies making up a quality fixture programme of over 15 games. The Women’s team also compete in the BUSA programme, and hold their Varisty fixture at the Nursery Ground at Lords on the same day as the Blues Fixture.

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