Oxford University Cricket Club
| Oxford University | |
|---|---|
| Second XI: | Oxford University Authentics |
| Captain: |
 Gus Kennedy |
| Coach: |
Graham Charlesworth |
| Founded: | 1827 |
| Home ground: | University Parks |
| First-class debut: |
Cambridge University in 1827 at Lord's |
| Official website: | www.cricketintheparks.org.uk |
Oxford University Cricket Club (now closely linked to the Oxford MCC Universities (MCCU) team which incorporates Oxford Brookes University, but retaining its independence) is a first-class cricket team, representing the University of Oxford. It plays its home games at the University Parks in Oxford, England. For Oxford's first-class fixtures other than those against Cambridge University they play as Oxford MCCU (known as Oxford Universities Centre of Cricketing Excellence (UCCE) prior to the 2010 season).
Cricketers who have competed in the first-class four day Varsity Match against Cambridge University are eligible for an Oxford Blue.
The earliest reference to cricket at Oxford University is the year 1729; no less an authority than Dr Samuel Johnson was a student and later stated that he played cricket there.
Oxford University made its first class debut in 1827 when it played Cambridge University Cricket Club in the first ever University Match, which is the oldest 1st Class Fixture in the world.
See also
- The University Match (cricket)
- List of Oxford University CC players
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