Cricket

Established in 1992, Oxford Brookes University Cricket Club is one of our top-performing sports clubs.

Whether you're aiming for a professional career or just want to enjoy playing cricket at university, our club welcomes players of all abilities, offering opportunities to develop and succeed at every level.

We currently have three men’s teams competing within British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues, including our Men's Performance Programme (Men's 1st Team), who were the 2024 BUCS National Champions.

We also offer competitive opportunities for female cricketers in collaboration with the University of Oxford Cricket Club.

How to get involved

There are a few easy ways to connect with us:

Instagram: @brookescricket
Email: cricket@brookes.ac.uk

You can also meet us, along with nearly 40 other student sports clubs, at the Sport & Active Wellness Fair on the Thursday of Freshers' Week. It's a great opportunity to meet the committee, ask questions and find out more about the club.

Following the Fair, we'll be running taster sessions and/or team trials.

Can't make the Fair? No problem, just get in touch via Instagram or email and we'll help you get started.

Trials

If you would like to trial for the Men's Performance Programme, please submit an expression of interest form, by the end of September. You will then be notified about the time and date of your trial via email.

Expression of Interest Form

The club will post details of trials for the 2nd and 3rd team via the Instagram page. These take place in Semester 2.

Oxford Brookes Cricket Club at the Sports Fair

Club Memberships

To join this sports club, you'll need to purchase a club membership. A valid club membership is required to participate in training sessions, competitions and other club activities.

Choosing your membership

Each Oxford Brookes student sports club sets its own membership options and prices based on the activities, facilities and opportunities it offers. Many clubs provide different membership types to suit a range of participation levels, for example:

Competitive memberships
Development/intramural memberships
Recreational or social memberships

Please visit the Brookes Sport Online Shop to view the memberships available for the club you wish to join.

Club memberships are purchased on a per-club basis, so if you would like to join more than one sports club, you will need to purchase a membership for each club.

Need help choosing?

If you're unsure which membership is right for you, please speak to a member of the club committee or contact the club Treasurer before making your purchase. Refunds are only available in limited circumstances, so please ensure you select the correct membership before completing your order.

View the Sport & Active Wellness Club Membership Refund Policy →

What's included?

What is included will vary between clubs and membership types, but may include:

Training sessions
Facility hire
Coaching
Entry into BUCS and local competitions (where applicable)
Access to club activities and events

All Student Sports Club memberships also include:

The Brookes Sport Affiliation Fee (£20), which includes your personal accident insurance.
Complimentary access to the Student Move programme. Details about Student Move and how to activate your access can be found on the Student Move webpage.
Acceptance of the relevant Sport & Active Wellness terms, conditions and policies during the membership purchase process.

Please refer to the membership description for your chosen membership on the Brookes Sport Online Shop for full details of what is included, or contact the club directly if you have any questions.

Financial support

We believe that financial circumstances should never be a barrier to taking part in student sport.

Students who receive an eligible Oxford Brookes bursary may be eligible for financial support towards the cost of a club membership through the Sport & Active Wellness Bursary Support scheme.

Find out more about Sport & Active Wellness Bursary Support →

Men's Performance Programme

Our Men’s Performance Programme supports talented cricketers aiming to play professionally. Oxford was one of only five ECB-funded university centres of excellence for 25 years and we continue that legacy with elite coaching, performance support, and top-level competition.

Performance Support

Teams recognised as a Performance Team have access to our performance support services, helping athletes thrive on and off the field of play. This support package includes:

Team sport-specific Strength & Conditioning sessions
Team Nutrition workshops
Team Psychology workshops
Team Lifestyle support
1:1 Sports Psychology
Anti-Doping education
Academic Flexibility

Our cricketers also recevie more technical coaching through bringing in external expert coaches (batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping).

Training takes place in the Sports Hall at the Headington Sports Centre and fixtures are held at the historic University Parks. The squad competes in the top BUCS league and faces professional teams in friendly games.

Crowned 2024 National Champions, we’re proud to offer one of the most competitive student cricket environments in the UK.

Coaching Team

Graham Charlesworth, a former high-level cricketer is the Head Coach of both the Oxford Brookes and University of Oxford Men’s and Women’s teams. Each year, Graham brings together a coaching team focused on development, performance and wellbeing across both the men’s and women’s squads.

We also support the development of aspiring student coaches and support staff. If you’re interested in gaining hands-on experience, in a high-performance setting, please email sport@brookes.ac.uk as we’d love to hear from you.