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Cornish Rugby Legend & County Cricketer Richard Sharp - RIP

Cornish Sporting Legend dies aged 87

Cornwall Cricket Board - SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

The Cornwall Cricket Board will be taking time to fully consider the recent review and findings commissioned by the ECB and the Cricket Regulator into abuse by a cricket coach in the North East of England.

Cornwall Cricket Board launches Crowdfunder campaign to make cricket fully accessible for people with disabilities

The campaign aims to remove financial and practical barriers so that people with disabilities across Cornwall can access competitive cricket, with the right equipment, support and opportunities to develop their skills, represent the county with pride, and be part of a thriving team. 

Cornwall Cricket Board teams up with Devon & Cornwall Police to protect clubs from crime with SmartWater initiative

Cornwall Cricket Board has partnered with Devon & Cornwall Police to roll out SmartWater, an innovative crime prevention tool, to community cricket clubs across the county.

Penzance defeated by 25 runs at Lord's

The first Cornish Club to play in the National Club Championship Final

County Finals 2025

All six finals were played to complete the League season.

Cornwall Super 9s Celebrate Double Success with BBC Make a Difference Award

Cornwall’s first ever disability cricket team, the Cornwall Super 9s, have added another incredible achievement to their growing list of successes after being named winners of the BBC Make a Difference Award in the Active category.

Truro Seal Third Women’s Hardball League Title in Four Years

Truro Cricket Club have been crowned Women’s Hardball League champions for the third time in four years, adding the 2025 title to their previous successes in 2022 and 2024. This season saw Performance and Development Leagues merged into a single Women’s Hardball League

Mount Ambrose Hosts Successful Breast Cancer Charity Cricket Festival

Despite a delayed start due to wet weather, the teams took to the field in a round-robin format. The festival welcomed clubs who were either new to women’s softball cricket this year, or hoping to join the league in the near future, making it a valuable experience day for players of all levels. A touring team from Wiltshire also joined the line-up, adding to the fun and friendly competition.

Newquay CC Women Make Their Softball Cricket Debut

The women’s section was formed earlier this year after Newquay CC approached the Cornwall Cricket Board with the idea of setting up a team. To help get things started, the club hosted the popular “Crisecco” sessions, cricket with a social twist, which attracted new players and grew in numbers every week.