Author Archives: richard

Why not join us for the Annual Dinner, held at the East India Club, Pall Mall on Thursday 27th October 2022 at 18.45. Dr Sarah Fane OBE has been asked to propose the toast to the Club. Sarah is currently Director of … Continue reading →

The plan had been simple. Turn up with 11 players and chase. But the game didn’t go to plan. The Buccs turned up with nine and were inserted, ironically by Mark Searle of Warborough, who then generously offered himself to … Continue reading →

Follies Farm vs Buccaneers CC – Sunday 4 th September 2022 Buccs 184-8 (40 overs). Follies Farm 186-6. Follies Farm win by 4 wickets A warm welcome was received once again a the picturesque Follies Farm. The Buccs were put … Continue reading →

An uncharacteristically hot and dry Betchworth CC played host to the Buccaneers’ fixture against Reigate Pilgrims as the June/July/August heatwave showed little sign of abating. As the mercury reached 32 degrees skipper Berry sought to arrange a 30 over thrash. … Continue reading →

Scorchio. Nanny state warnings about being too hot to do anything were ignored. A run fest was expected as was a winning toss from the Buccs captain. Oh dear. With a brown outfield, a lot of chasing leather was expected. … Continue reading →

The subcontinental conditions continued, as we returned to West Chiltington for what is often a competitive fixture – although this year would prove an exception. Falling at the first hurdle, Skipper Eswar lost the toss and West Chiltington, unsurprisingly, elected … Continue reading →

Scorecard can be found here.

Another visit to the pretty postage stamp of Frensham.  Unlike last year when the match was played in pouring rain, the weather was fair.  Frensham seem to prefer limited overs cricket but we agreed to play a declaration game.  In … Continue reading →

As so often in recent years, the warming London sun welcomed us to the historic Hurlingham Club. This year battle was to be played over a 40 over format due to some fuzzy Hurlingham heads from the party the night … Continue reading →

Buccaneers v Armadillos 15th May 2022 Sheffield Park Dills 232-4 dec. Buccs 81-3. Match abandoned: rain After the driest spring on record, it was inevitable that the rain would start falling as the captains went out to inspect the wicket … Continue reading →