Advice on how to learn to play cricket and get involved in a club?

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Member since 03 August 2014

koch711Member03 August 2014 13:04:14

Hi,

I will be moving to London in early September and looking to meet people. I don't have a lot of knowledge of cricket, but from what I've seen, it looks really fun. Does anyone have any advice on how to learn and/or how to join a beginner cricket league? My wife and I plan on living somewhere in Zone 2, likely in north London, but not certain yet.

Matt

koch711 Member

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koch711Member07 August 2014 22:58:28

Nothing??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Zayn Guest

ZaynGuest08 August 2014 00:01:25

Hi.

Welcome to London. Plenty of Cricket teams:

http://www.gumtree.com/community/london/cricket

koch711 Member

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koch711Member08 August 2014 00:12:44

Thanks for the reply. I've never played cricket. Would a beginner be welcome to very many teams? Should I take a course of some sort first?

Zayn Guest

ZaynGuest08 August 2014 00:32:28

Yes, they will welcome a beginner to come along and join in training sessions (obviously depending on the level/seriousness of the club). Some are only looking for experienced players to play in formal leagues, whilst others are simply a group of people who enjoy playing it casually on a weekly or so basis, which is the type I joined in the past, when I had an interest. I wouldn't take a course. I would join in training sessions, see how it goes and whether you enjoy it, and depending on your level of skill, you can make it into the team and take part in their matches.

Zayn Guest

ZaynGuest08 August 2014 00:35:53

koch711 wrote:
Nothing??? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

It's not a very popular and widely played game in England, that's why there isn't many responses here.

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