The Wanderers Cricket Club (Est. 1888)
“It was a group of young rugby players who came together in 1886 as the first Wanderers Rugby Club in Johannesburg, quickly followed by another group calling themselves The Wanderers Cricket Club. These young men had ‘wandered’ from other mining towns, like Kimberley, attracted to the mining camp that grew from the discovery of gold in the Witwatersrand. Since those historic days, the Wanderers Club has provided a place for the people of Johannesburg to come together and celebrate life” (www.thewanderersclub.co.za)
The Wanderers Cricket Club, affiliated to the Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Board (CGLCB), currently has 7 senior men’s teams (4 Sunday, 3 Saturday), 2 Women’s teams, an Over 40s men’s team and a thriving junior section.
Vision
To be the leading Premier League cricket club in the region in terms of playing standards, talent development, facilities and governance.
Mission:
- To provide an environment for cricket participation, enjoyment, learning and success;
- To promote sportsmanship and excellence on the field and in the wider community;
- To show leadership through the example of our committee, coaches and captains, to ensure that we achieve on-field success and live our values.
Membership
Become a member of the Wanderers Club and be part of its unique history and heritage. For the full list of membership benefits, go to;
https://www.thewanderersclub.co.za/membership-benefits/
Teams
The Wanderers Cricket Club currently has the following teams in the Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Board’s leagues;
Premier A and B, President’s B (3rd XI), Sunday 2 (4th XI), Sunday 8 (5th XI – Under 15s)
Saturday 1, 2, 3 and 5
Women’s DP World Premier League (1st XI) and CGL Premier League B (2nd XI)
Veterans XI (Over 40s)
Cricket Practices
Senior practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm during the season (September to March) at the Wanderers Club Bottom Oval. For further details contact Graham McMillan 083 267 2962.
Women’s practices take place on Wednesdays from 4.30pm. For further details contact Carryn Bell 083 306 3486.
Junior cricket takes place on Saturday mornings from 8.15am. For further details contact Craig Taylor 082 452 5182
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