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Old Cranleighans 387-4 (Rolling 203*, E Copleston 53*, Jordan 53) drew with Buccs 312-8  (R Rydon 102*, Cross 3 for 31,) For the first time since (what has felt like) the dawn of time, the weather held out and battle … Continue reading →

An unusually dry Betchworth ground welcomed the hastily scraped together Buccaneers team. The team included debutants Darryl Bird and Subir’s squash partner Richard Sadler. The game started on a familiar note with the Buccs losing the toss and being asked … Continue reading →

A young and athletic Buccaneers side arrived bright eyed and bushy tailed at the fine Hurlingham ground. A thirty minute delay ensued as the “home” umpire and scorer were not prepared to officiate the game as the Buccaneers failed to … Continue reading →

The Buccs got back to winning ways on a new ground against The Nomads at North London CC on Sunday. A good toss to win on what first looked like a bit of a pudding wicket and with a hint … Continue reading →

The Buccs failed to halt the slide to 4 defeats in a row at Bitchet Green on Sunday against The Knockers (St Lawrence CC, Sevenoaks). In a game reduced to 35 overs each after the home team turned up late, The … Continue reading →

Turning the clock back to the heyday of the Buccaneers (when it invariably involved Hack), preparation for this game started at midnight the night before, with a swift half at the Coopers Arms followed by a dance-off at the Fez Club … Continue reading →

In gathering gloom reminiscent of England’s famous win in the Karachi twilight almost 15 years ago, the Buccaneers wrestled victory from the slavering jaws of defeat at Forest Row on Sunday 26 April. With captain James Stringer (46 not out) … Continue reading →

The 2014 averages have been published. You can access them by clicking here.

“Don’t miss Matthew Engel and our ‘Ale for All’ reception at the Buccaneers Annual Dinner on Thursday 12 March at the East India Club. We’re delighted to have persuaded the distinguished writer Matthew Engel (pictured below), author, Guardian and FT … Continue reading →

Was it only 14 years ago that the first House Match took place? A petrol crisis nearly put paid to that match, while this time round holidays, old age and injuries seemed to be the reason why we struggled to … Continue reading →