Cricket

Penrith teen stuns cricketing world

While the cricketing world was going nuts for young Aussie leg-spinner Lloyd Pope last week, a teenage pace-bowler from Cranebrook was putting on a...

Re-signed Thunder captain hoping for crowds at WBBL

Aussie star Rachael Haynes will lead Sydney Thunder’s title defence after re-signing with the club for the upcoming WBBL season.

Smith to play at Howell

If there’s one blessing from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket world earlier this year, it’s that suspended Aussie captain Steve Smith will...

Penrith Cricket Club names its best team of the last 50 years

Penrith Cricket Club has unveiled its Team of the First Half Century.

Thunder to strike in Penrith this weekend

Reigning Rebel Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) premiers Sydney Thunder return to Penrith this weekend to kick start the summer school holidays with a...

Teen sensation scores new deal

Rising star from Erskine Park secures her cricket future with Sydney Thunder.

McGrath to highlight annual luncheon

Former Test cricketer and Australian sporting legend Glenn McGrath will headline Penrith Cricket Club’s annual Captain’s Lunch next Friday afternoon. To be held inside the...

Thunder ready to defend title as WBBL season begins

Sydney Thunder’s WBBL team will begin their Championship defence tomorrow night in Hobart when they face the Adelaide Strikers.

500 not out: Pat’s incredible milestone

It would be hard to find anyone more passionate about cricket locally than Colyton grandfather Pat Yates. The 72-year-old hasn’t just been involved with the...

Penrith Cricket Club teen named in Australian squad for Under 19’s World Cup

Penrith Cricket Club's Kate Pelle has been named in the Australian Under 19 squad for the T20 World Cup in South Africa early next year.

Penrith gets Thunderstruck

Reigning Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) champions the Sydney Thunder will return to Penrith next month for back-to-back matches against the Adelaide Strikers. Following a...

Podcast: Resilience and perspective key to success for local cricketer

Josh Lalor is a professional cricketer who has represented New South Wales, various Big Bash League clubs and, more recently, relished a stint playing in the Caribbean Premier League.

Cranebrook teen earns Aussie cap

Many kids play cricket in the summer and rugby league in the winter but not many do it at an elite level quite like...

Ushering in a new era at Penrith Cricket Club

Local cricketers will finally get to hit the training paddock next week as a new era at Penrith Cricket Club begins.

Pat Cummins wins Allan Border Medal

Penrith's Pat Cummins has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal at tonight's Australian Cricket Awards. The 25-year-old, who first played first grade cricket for Penrith...

Penrith in right place as business end looms

With just four rounds remaining in the Belvidere Cup competition, Penrith are in a strong position to land a spot in the coveted top six and return to the NSW Premier Cricket Finals.

Turning back time for historic clash

The thriving community of Thornton will host an historic cricket match next month with locals having the unique chance to be involved. To commemorate the...

Podcast: Perspective through adversity for Lisa Griffith

Lisa Griffith was introduced to cricket at the age of 5. Growing up in Bathurst, in central west NSW, sport occupied Lisa’s time, and...

Grand finish to season

The last time Penrith won the Poidevin-Gray Shield their side featured a couple of handy players that would eventually go on to represent their...

Lamb ready to make his mark at Penrith

New head coach Andrew Lamb may still be learning everyone’s name at Penrith Cricket Club, but he hasn’t wasted any time in putting his stamp on things.