Accrington_Cricket_Club
Accrington Cricket Club
Cricket club
Accrington Cricket Club is a cricket club in the Lancashire League, which play their home games at Thorneyholme Road in Accrington.
The club was formed in 1846,[1] going on to become a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1892.[2] It has won the League Championship 8 times and the Worsley Cup 4 times.
For the 2024 season, Graeme Sneddon has been announced as captain,[3] whilst 28-year-old South African Jurie Snyman has been announced as the club’s professional for the season.[4]
In its history, the club has fielded well known cricketers including David Lloyd, Graeme Fowler, Nathan Astle, Bobby Simpson, Eddie Barlow and Shane Warne.[5]