New Road, Worcester
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New Road, Worcester
, England
, has been the home cricket ground of Worcestershire County Cricket Club
since 1896. Immediately to the northwest is a road called New Road, part of the A44
, hence the name.
, overlooked by Worcester Cathedral
on the opposite bank. To the northwest is Cripplegate Park.
Until 1976, the ground was owned by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral
. The capacity of the ground is 4,500, small by first-class standards.
There is a small cricket shop located just outside the ground, selling cricket equipment, clothing, books and accessories. This shop opened in July 2008, replacing a long-standing older shop inside the ground. The shop also contains the administrative office for ticket sales and enquiries.
The New Road ground is often flooded in winter by the nearby river, and was severely affected by the floods of July 2007
, leading to the cancellation of several matches, and losses that were estimated to take nine years to recoup.
Elton John
performed at Worcester Cricket Ground in June 2006.
New Road has hosted three men's One Day Internationals: one in the 1983 World Cup
, when Gordon Greenidge
scored 105 not out (the only ever men's international century at the ground) to take the West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe; and two in the 1999 World Cup
: a six-wicket victory for Australia over Scotland and a four-wicket victory for Sri Lanka over Zimbabwe.
The ground has also seen nine Women's Test matches
between 1951 and 2009, including the England Women's decisive victory during the 2005 Ashes, in which Katherine Brunt
scored 52 and took match figures of 9/111; Brunt also took a first-innings 6/69 in 2009 Ashes Test at Worcester, which was drawn. It has staged a single Women's ODI
in 2000, a match curtailed by rain in which South Africa defeated England on run rate.
The England Lions (formerly England A) played a four-day match against the Australian touring side at New Road in 2009; in a drawn match, Mike Hussey (150) and Marcus North
(191 not out) made runs, while Worcestershire's Stephen Moore
responded with 120; Brett Lee
took 6/76.
Worcester
The City of Worcester, commonly known as Worcester, , is a city and county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 94,000 people. The River Severn runs through the...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, has been the home cricket ground of Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Worcestershire...
since 1896. Immediately to the northwest is a road called New Road, part of the A44
A44 road
The A44 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs from Oxford in southern England to Aberystwyth in west Wales.-History:The original route of the A44 was Chipping Norton to Aberystwyth. No changes were made to the route of the A44 in the early years...
, hence the name.
Overview
The ground is situated in central Worcester, on the west bank of the River SevernRiver Severn
The River Severn is the longest river in Great Britain, at about , but the second longest on the British Isles, behind the River Shannon. It rises at an altitude of on Plynlimon, Ceredigion near Llanidloes, Powys, in the Cambrian Mountains of mid Wales...
, overlooked by Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester...
on the opposite bank. To the northwest is Cripplegate Park.
Until 1976, the ground was owned by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Worcester, England; situated on a bank overlooking the River Severn. It is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Worcester. Its official name is The Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Mary the Virgin of Worcester...
. The capacity of the ground is 4,500, small by first-class standards.
There is a small cricket shop located just outside the ground, selling cricket equipment, clothing, books and accessories. This shop opened in July 2008, replacing a long-standing older shop inside the ground. The shop also contains the administrative office for ticket sales and enquiries.
The New Road ground is often flooded in winter by the nearby river, and was severely affected by the floods of July 2007
2007 United Kingdom floods
The 2007 United Kingdom floods were a series of destructive floods that occurred in various areas across the country during the summer of 2007. The most severe floods occurred across Northern Ireland on 12 June; East Yorkshire and The Midlands on 15 June; Yorkshire, The Midlands, Gloucestershire,...
, leading to the cancellation of several matches, and losses that were estimated to take nine years to recoup.
Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
performed at Worcester Cricket Ground in June 2006.
International cricket
1983 Cricket World Cup
The 1983 ICC Cricket World Cup was the third edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup tournament. It was held from 9 June to 25 June 1983 in England and was won by India. Eight countries participated in the event. The preliminary matches were played in two groups of four teams each, and each...
, when Gordon Greenidge
Gordon Greenidge
Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge MBE is a former member of the West Indies cricket team.Greenidge was an opening batsman for the West Indies. He began his Test career against India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore in 1974 and continued playing internationally until 1991. He was half of the West...
scored 105 not out (the only ever men's international century at the ground) to take the West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe; and two in the 1999 World Cup
1999 Cricket World Cup
-England:-Outside England:-Group A:-Results:-------------------------------------------------------------Group B:-Results:------------------------------------------------------------...
: a six-wicket victory for Australia over Scotland and a four-wicket victory for Sri Lanka over Zimbabwe.
The ground has also seen nine Women's Test matches
Women's Test cricket
Women's Test cricket is the longest format of women's cricket and is the gender equivalent to men's Test cricket. Matches comprise four-innings and are held over a maximum of four days between two of the leading cricketing nations...
between 1951 and 2009, including the England Women's decisive victory during the 2005 Ashes, in which Katherine Brunt
Katherine Brunt
Katherine Helen Brunt is an English cricketer and member of the current England women's team. In 2006, she was named England women's Cricketer of the Year and again in 2010 ....
scored 52 and took match figures of 9/111; Brunt also took a first-innings 6/69 in 2009 Ashes Test at Worcester, which was drawn. It has staged a single Women's ODI
Women's One-day International cricket
Women's One Day International cricket is the limited overs form of women's cricket. Matches are scheduled for 50 overs, equivalent to the men's game. The first women's ODIs were played in 1973, as part of the first Women's World Cup which was held in England...
in 2000, a match curtailed by rain in which South Africa defeated England on run rate.
The England Lions (formerly England A) played a four-day match against the Australian touring side at New Road in 2009; in a drawn match, Mike Hussey (150) and Marcus North
Marcus North
Marcus James North is an Australian cricketer, who scored centuries on both his Test and Ashes debuts. He has also played for the Australian Cricket Academy, Western Australia, Australia A, Durham, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Lancashire and Hampshire.He is a left-handed batsman and right arm...
(191 not out) made runs, while Worcestershire's Stephen Moore
Stephen Moore
Stephen Moore may refer to:* Stephen Moore , Irish politician*Stephen Moore * Stephen Moore , English actor* Stephen Campbell Moore , English actor...
responded with 120; Brett Lee
Brett Lee
Brett Lee is an Australian cricketer.After breaking into the Australian Test team, Lee was recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket...
took 6/76.
Men's One-Day Internationals
- Matches: 3
- Highest team total:
218/2 (48.3 overs) by West Indies v Zimbabwe, 1983 - Lowest team total:
181/7 (50 overs) by Scotland v Australia, 1999 - Highest individual innings:
105*Not outIn cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
by Gordon GreenidgeGordon GreenidgeCuthbert Gordon Greenidge MBE is a former member of the West Indies cricket team.Greenidge was an opening batsman for the West Indies. He began his Test career against India at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore in 1974 and continued playing internationally until 1991. He was half of the West...
for West Indies v Zimbabwe, 1983 - Best bowling in an innings:
3-30 by Pramodya WickramasinghePramodya WickramasingheGallage Pramodya Wickramasinghe, commonly known as Pramodya Wickramasinghe is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-hand medium-fast bowler....
for Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 1999
Women's Tests
- Matches: 9
- Highest team total:
427/4 declared by Australia Women v England Women, 1998 - Lowest team total:
63 by New Zealand Women v England Women, 1954 - Highest individual innings:
190 by Sandhya AgarwalSandhya AgarwalSandhya Agarwal is a former captain of the Indian women's cricket team. She hails from Indore.She played in 13 Test matches from 1984 to 1995, scoring 1110 runs at a batting average of 50.45, including 4 centuries...
, India Women v England Women, 1986 - Best bowling in an innings:
7/34 by Gill McConway, England Women v India Women, 1986 - Best bowling in a match:
9/107 by Mary DugganMary DugganMary Beatrice Duggan was an international cricketer, who played 17 test matches for the England women's cricket team between her debut against Australia in Adelaide in 1949, and her last game, against the touring Australians, at the Oval in 1963.A right-handed batsman, she scored 652 runs at...
for England Women v Australia Women, 1951
9/111 by Katherine BruntKatherine BruntKatherine Helen Brunt is an English cricketer and member of the current England women's team. In 2006, she was named England women's Cricketer of the Year and again in 2010 ....
for England Women v Australia Women, 2005
First-class
- Highest team total:
701/4 declared by LeicestershireLeicestershire County Cricket ClubLeicestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Leicestershire. It has also been representative of the county of Rutland....
v Worcestershire, 1906
701/6 declared by Worcestershire v SurreySurrey County Cricket ClubSurrey County Cricket Club is one of the 18 professional county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Surrey. Its limited overs team is called the Surrey Lions...
, 2007 - Lowest team total:
30 by HampshireHampshire County Cricket ClubHampshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Hampshire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1863 as a successor to the Hampshire county cricket teams and has played at the Antelope Ground from then until 1885, before moving to the County Ground where it...
v Worcestershire, 1903 - Triple centuries:
331*Not outIn cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
by Jack RobertsonJack RobertsonJack Robertson was an English cricketer, who played county cricket for Middlesex, and in eleven Tests for England....
for MiddlesexMiddlesex County Cricket ClubMiddlesex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Middlesex. It was announced in February 2009 that Middlesex changed their limited overs name from the Middlesex Crusaders, to the...
v Worcestershire, 1949
315*Not outIn cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
by Graeme HickGraeme HickGraeme Ashley Hick MBE is a Zimbabwean-born cricketer who played 65 Test matches and 120 One Day Internationals for England. He played county cricket for Worcestershire for his entire English domestic career, a period of well over twenty years, and in 2008 he surpassed Graham Gooch's record for...
for Worcestershire v DurhamDurham County Cricket ClubDurham County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Durham. Its limited overs team is called the Durham Dynamos. Their kit colours are blue with yellow trim and the shirt sponsor was...
, 2002
311*Not outIn cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
by Glenn TurnerGlenn TurnerGlenn Maitland Turner played cricket for New Zealand and was one of the country's best and most prolific batsmen. He is the current head of the New Zealand Cricket selection panel....
for Worcestershire v WarwickshireWarwickshire County Cricket ClubWarwickshire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Warwickshire. Its limited overs team is called the Warwickshire Bears. Their kit colours are black and gold and the shirt sponsor...
, 1982 - Ten wickets in an innings:
10-51 by Jack MercerJack Mercer (cricketer)John "Jack" Mercer was the main bowler for Glamorgan in their early years in the County Championship. He bowled medium pace and could swing the ball both ways, whilst when wickets were affected by rain he was able to get on a good deal of off-break...
for GlamorganGlamorgan County Cricket ClubGlamorgan County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Glamorgan aka Glamorganshire . Glamorgan CCC is the only Welsh first-class cricket club. Glamorgan CCC have won the English County...
v Worcestershire, 1936
10-76 by Jack WhiteJack White (cricketer)John Cornish White, known as "Farmer" or "Jack", was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1929...
for SomersetSomerset County Cricket ClubSomerset County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure, representing the historic county of Somerset...
v Worcestershire, 1921 - Fifteen wickets in a match:
15-106 by Reg PerksReg PerksReginald Thomas David "Reg" Perks was an English cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1939, and was the mainstay of Worcestershire's bowling for a long period from the middle 1930s until the middle 1950s...
for Worcestershire v EssexEssex County Cricket ClubEssex County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Essex. Its limited overs team is called the Essex Eagles, their team colours this season are blue.The club plays most of its home games...
, 1937
15-175 by Jack WhiteJack White (cricketer)John Cornish White, known as "Farmer" or "Jack", was an English cricketer who played for Somerset and England. White was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1929...
for Somerset v Worcestershire, 1921
List A
- Highest team total:
404/3 (60 overs) by Worcestershire v Devon, 1987 - Lowest team total:
45 (23.4 overs) by Hampshire v Worcestershire, 1988 - Highest individual innings:
172*Not outIn cricket, a batsman will be not out if he comes out to bat in an innings and has not been dismissed by the end of the innings. One may similarly describe a batsman as not out while the innings is still in progress...
by Graeme HickGraeme HickGraeme Ashley Hick MBE is a Zimbabwean-born cricketer who played 65 Test matches and 120 One Day Internationals for England. He played county cricket for Worcestershire for his entire English domestic career, a period of well over twenty years, and in 2008 he surpassed Graham Gooch's record for...
v Devon, 1987 - Best bowling in an innings:
6-14 by Jack FlavellJack FlavellJack Flavell was an English cricketer who played in four Tests for England from 1961 to 1964. His county cricket career was spent with Worcestershire, with whom Flavell won two County Championship titles...
for Worcestershire v LancashireLancashire County Cricket ClubLancashire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Lancashire in cricket's County Championship. The club was founded in 1864 as a successor to Manchester Cricket Club and has played at Old Trafford since then...
, 1963
6-14 by Howard CooperHoward CooperHoward Pennett Cooper was a first-class cricketer, who played for Yorkshire from 1971 to 1980, and for Northern Transvaal in the 1973/4 season...
for YorkshireYorkshire County Cricket ClubYorkshire County Cricket Club represents the historic county of Yorkshire as one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh domestic cricket structure....
v Worcestershire, 1975
6-16 by Shoaib AkhtarShoaib AkhtarShoaib Akhtar is a former Pakistani right arm fast bowler in cricket, who is regarded as the fastest bowler in the history of cricket. He set an official world record by achieving the fastest delivery, when he clocked in at 161.3 km/h in his bowling speed, twice at a cricket match against...
for Worcestershire v GloucestershireGloucestershire County Cricket ClubGloucestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Gloucestershire. Its limited overs team is called the Gloucestershire Gladiators....
, 2005
External links
- County Ground, New Road, Worcester, CricketArchiveCricketArchiveCricketArchive is a website that aims to provide a comprehensive archive of records relating to the sport of cricket. It claims to be the most comprehensive cricket database on the internet, including scorecards for all matches of first-class cricket , List A cricket , Women's Test cricket and...
. Retrieved 3 May 2007.