“It was a very challenging year for us, a year of near misses really.” Gloucestershire player-coach Tom Smith said, reflecting on finishing bottom of the County Championship. “It was a frustrating year, there were loads of opportunities, especially when we played against Worcestershire, and it was rain affected, we were close to winning that one.” […]
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Gloucestershire and New Zealand Cricket star Glenn Phillips faces World Cup action against Bangladesh
New Zealand go into their third game of the 2023 ODI World Cup today as they look to carry on their momentum and take a commanding 3-0 record. Amongst the very talented New Zealand team is former Gloucestershire star Glenn Phillips who celebrated two successful stints at the Bristol County ground and played in the […]
Who should be England’s new head coach? Five potential replacements after Chris Silverwood is axed
Less than a month after an embarrassing 4-0 Ashes defeat, the England and Wales Cricket Board and Chris Silverwood have taken the decision to part ways and the search for a new head coach has begun. Silverwood’s record has not been the best and has seen England win only one of their last 14 test […]
Gloucestershire Cricket confirm signing of Naseem Shah
Gloucestershire Cricket have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old pace bowler Naseem Shah. The youngster is a rising star in the sport, and has already played internationally for his country Pakistan. Shah will be available in all formats for the Shires until the end of the club’s participation in the T20 Vitality Blast tournament group stages, […]
Ollie Price: Ian Harvey hails ‘fantastic young talent’ as youngster signs deal with Gloucestershire Cricket
All-rounder Ollie Price has today put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him with Gloucestershire for two more years, meaning that he will stay at the club until the end of 2023. Price, 20, made his first-class debut this year against Middlesex having been within the county’s academy system since 2016. He […]
Academy graduate Ollie Price handed a new two year contract at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club
Ollie Price has been rewarded with a two-year deal at Gloucestershire County Cricket Club following a promising first season at senior level. Price made his first-class debut in a 164-run win over Middlesex in the County Championship; impressing with the bat scoring 31 in the first innings and 33 in the second. Born in Oxford, […]
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club: The story of revival and Bob Willis Trophy hopes led by James Bracey, Chris Dent and West Indies star Kraigg Brathwaite
Gloomy weather, floodlights overhead and a woolly hat in the slips. The showpiece of traditional county cricket is here and as some of Gloucestershire’s footballers end the season as League Two champions, their green rivals look to make a forgettable season a memorable one. That’s all going to be in the past soon though, the […]
Live Blog – Middlesex V Gloucestershire in County Championship
Live coverage as Gloucestershire face Middlesex at Lords in the County Championship. Gloucestershire are coming into the game top of Group Two.
Gloucestershire ready to kick off Royal London One Day Cup campaign
Gloucestershire face Glamorgan at the SSE Swalec stadium tomorrow as they kick off their One Day Cup campaign as they bid to reach the knockout stages for the first time in three years. The Bristol based side will be hoping to add to the crown that they last held in 2015. Gloucestershire hoping to overturn […]
CRICKET: Michael Klinger is calling time on first-class cricket
Gloucestershire opener Michael Klinger has announced he will retire from first-class cricket following the completion of Australia’s Sheffield Shield competition. Klinger who has played for Gloucestershire since 2012 will continue in the limited-overs formats of the game. The decision has not been taken lightly by Klinger, but with his wife Cindy facing the struggles of […]