The cricket tie, once a simple strip of fabric, has become a symbol of pride, identity, and tradition within the sport. From schoolboys to international cricketers, the tie signifies membership in the game’s inner circle.
As Vic Lewis’s book Cricket Ties reveals, these ties are more than just decorative—they embody the history, culture, and stories of the clubs and nations they represent.
The Broadhalfpenny Brigands Cricket Club has issued five distinct ties over its history. The first, featuring a foaming tankard logo on a green background, set the tone for the Brigands' informal and spirited culture. More recent designs have marked major milestones, such as the club’s 50th and 60th anniversaries, each tie an adaptation with a nod to the past.
Cricket ties also feature in lighter moments of the sport’s history, including the 2005 Ashes victory celebration. After partying hard the night before, the victorious England team arrived at 10 Downing Street to meet the Prime Minister with their ties hanging loosely, hungover but triumphant. Even in that moment of dishevelment, their ties spoke volumes about their unforgettable achievement.
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