Old Dovorian Cricket Club

“OD Cricket Club Membership Matters”.

Here you will hopefully find everything that is of interest to the membership of the OD Cricket Club, together with all of the match reports as they are played, Club news, including Club social events, updates and reports.

The GRH Memorial Match.

A Heartfelt Day at the GRH Memorial Cricket Match 🌟
Yesterday, Rupert’s family and friends gathered at the Folkestone Cricket Club for the inaugural GRH Memorial Cricket Match between the Old Dovorian Cricket Club and Folkestone Cricket Club. It was a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and sportsmanship, with over 50 spectators joining us to witness this special event.
A huge thank you goes out to Folkestone Cricket Club, especially to Matthew Jay and Chris Jay, along with everyone who contributed to making this event a success. Your support and efforts are greatly appreciated!

While the Old Dovorian Cricket Club fought valiantly, Folkestone Cricket Club emerged victorious, claiming the first GRH Memorial Shield! We look forward to next year’s rematch and more unforgettable moments.

We also held a raffle organised by Mike Walsh that raised £300 Pilgrims Hospice who looked after George Rupert Hill in his final days. Here’s some highlights of the day

Prof John Hearn (Staff 70 - 73) Represents Essex Seniors at the Malta Cricket Tournament

John Hearn's (Staff 70 – 73) participation in the Malta Seniors Cricket Festival 2025 is a testament to his dedication to the sport, despite facing physical challenges. Representing Essex Seniors, he is set to play three group stage matches, starting with today's game against Cheshire Seniors. While his knee replacement recovery is commendable, the unfortunate condition of his other knee means he will focus solely on batting, leaving behind his renowned swing bowling for this tournament

The hope for match reports from John adds an engaging element to the festival, offering insights into Essex’s journey through the group stages and potentially the knockout rounds.

The “GRH Memorial Plate” Cricket Match 13th July 2025 at Folkestone CC.

The Old Dovorian Cricket Club together with Folkestone Cricket Club will Be playing a Memorial Cricket Match in memory of George Rupert Hill for "The GRH Memorial Plate" on Sunday the 13th July 2025at Folkestone CC.

It is a family day at the cricket where both his family and friends can enjoy an occasion in his memory, either watching or playing cricket, which was a sport that was truly close to his heart.

If you wish to play, then please register via email at odcricketclub@gmail.com, Up to date Information will be supplied via the OD Club and the Old Dovorian Cricket Club websites

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Old Dovorian CC Squad For Sunday 16th June.

The Old Dovorian Cricket Club are pleased to announce the squad for their first match since the re establishing of OD Cricket Club against Folkestone Cricket Club on Sunday 16th June at Folkestone cricket ground.
So why not come on down and enjoy an afternoon of cricket at Folkestone CC ground at Three Hills Sports Park, Folkestone.

Chairman Visits Lords For The First Day Of The 2024 County Championship.

The Chairman of The Old Dovorian Club spent the first day of the 2024 County Championship, watching Middlesex against Glamorgan.

Old Dovorian Cricket Club 2024 Season Begins

To start this new exciting season off, the Cricket Club have already confirmed a number of fixtures’, with potentially other games against Cricket Clubs within the local Dover and Folkestone area, as well as an opportunity to hopefully to have a day out watching a County Championship or Limited over 50L game.

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Derek Aslett Becomes a Patron of the OD Cricket Club

It gives the Old Dovorian Cricket Club great pleasure and honour to announce that Derek Aslett a former Kent professional cricketer has agreed to become the OD Cricket Clubs first Patron.

As an Introduction to Derek, who played for Kent CCC between 1981 and 1987, making more than 200 first class and one day appearances for Kent.

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