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Cricketing Greats of Broadhalfpenny Down

Our Trust patrons form an important part of the Broadhalfpenny Down story and help us communicate the rich history of cricket and...

Hambledon Cricket and the Bat & Ball Inn

The competitive spirit which had developed by the beginning of the 18th century made it essential to regulate the game. Articles of...

Changes to Cricket Laws for 2023

The latest changes include gender-neutral terminology and batsmen are now batters. Obvious really, just like bowlers! Law 1 – Replacement...

Christopher Bazalgette, 1938-2023

Hampshire cricket legend, Christopher Bazalgette, has passed away aged 85. A well-known character in the cricketing world, he played for...

History fills the New Year air as cradle of cricket celebrates match with pink ball on plastic pitch

Written by Ivo Tennant and published in The Times 3rd January 2022; it's so good we decided to republish one year on John Small was one...

Broadhalfpenny Down pays tribute to Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson announced his retirement from Cricket this week after a stunning career; he averaged 57.43 runs per innings during his...

Broadhalfpenny Down in voted "Best View in Hampshire"

Each year, Hampshire Cricket Board runs a poll on Twitter to determine which cricket ground has the best view in Hampshire. From 24...

Christmas Best Wishes

On behalf of the Broadhalfpenny Down Preservation Trust, and Broadhalfpenny Brigands Cricket Club, we are sending out our Christmas Best...

Scorecard from 250th Anniversary of First Class Cricket Match

It was a warm Friday at the end of June when Hampshire All Stars took on an All England team at Broadhalfpenny Down. Hampshire All Stars...