News

4 November 2026

Police & Crime Commissioner project leads to New Wicketz Hub in Ilkeston!

Following a year of Cricket engagement and partnership building in Ilkeston, funded by the Derbyshire PCC to tackle Anti-Social behaviour, the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation are now pleased to extend the community initiative in the shape of a 4th Lords Taverners Wicketz hub in the County from 2027.

3 November 2026

ECB Tackling Climate Change Fund Makes Lasting Impact Across Derbyshire

The ECB Tackling Climate Change Fund (TCCF) is helping cricket clubs across Derbyshire become more sustainable, resilient and environmentally responsible.

2 November 2026

Smith Partnership Become a Friends of the Foundation

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to announce that Smith Partnership have become a Friend of the Foundation, supporting the organisation's work to grow and develop cricket across Derbyshire.

28 October 2026

DCF Celebrates Disability Cricket Pathway

The Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) celebrated the achievements of its disability cricket pathway on Friday 23 October, bringing together players, parents and coaches to reflect on two years of progress and look ahead to an exciting future.

28 October 2026

Diwali Celebration Event

The Cricket Derbyshire India Club's 12th annual Diwali event took place on Saturday, 24th October, at the OurCoop County Ground, providing a vibrant celebration, delicious food and vital funds raised.

21 October 2026

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Celebrates Senior Cricket at Annual Presentation Evening

Representatives from the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) attended the Derbyshire Over 60s Annual Presentation Evening on Friday 16th October at Kedleston Park Golf Club, celebrating the achievements and contributions of those involved in senior cricket across the county.

20 October 2026

Summer Falcons Holiday Camp 2026 Roundup

Our Falcons camps concluded last month; we had a total of 610 individuals booked onto our camps across the county. This summer, we ran 22 holiday camps, including 1 advanced Falcons camp and 3 Girls Falcons camps.

19 October 2026

ECB National Tape Ball Tournament

DCF's Women's and Men's tape ball teams travelled to Blackburn to take part in the ECB National Tape Ball Tournament!

14 October 2026

EMWCL Celebrates Another Successful Season

On Sunday 4th October, the East Midlands Women's Cricket League celebrated another fantastic season, with clubs across the region coming together at their end-of-season presentation evening to celebrate winners from long-format, Super 8s, and softball cricket throughout 2026.

13 October 2026

Work Experience placements available with Derbyshire Cricket Foundation

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation is inviting young people from Derbyshire Schools and Colleges to explore exciting work experience opportunities and gain insight into the world of sport, community development and cricket.

23 September 2026

Successful Season For Recreational Cricket Across Derbyshire

Almost 4,500 recreational cricket matches involving Derbyshire clubs were played during the 2026 season, with data showing another positive year for both open-age and junior cricket across the county.

21 September 2026

Wheeldon 1867 Become Friends of the Foundation

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation is delighted to announce that Wheeldon 1867 have become a Friend of the Foundation, supporting the organisation's work to grow and develop cricket across Derbyshire.