Chapter One in the Series of the History of Cricket on the Costa Del Sol by one of the pioneers of Cricket in Spain, Gregory Gomez. The excerpts are from a forthcoming book that is being written by Greg. “How’s That Señor”! The start of Cricket on the Costa del Sol For him, it all…

Cricket Espana Confirms Desert Springs Receives ICC Accreditation for One Day Internationals (ODI) 2nd April, 2021 – Cricket Espana, a member of the International Cricket Council dedicated to promoting cricket among Spain’s sporting population, announced today that the Desert Springs Resort, an award-winning luxury venue in Almeria, Andalucia, south-east Spain, has received ICC ODI accreditation,…

A packed two days of cricket was played out this weekend at the Cartama Oval, the home to the Costa del Sol CC, laid on by Spain for Sport and supported by Cricket España. An overwhelming number turned out over the two days with players from ages 7 to 60 years old represented. Some travelled…

Tapeball cricket continues to be popular in the major cities of Spàin, and Valencia in particular, continues to be a hotbed for the growth of the game. Played with a tennis ball covered in white electrical tape, it is a fast paced game consisting of eleven players for each side. Both teams receives seven overs…

Menorca v Mallorca Sunday 20th September A welcome game of competitive cricket in what has been a write off of a season. So sad to have a succession of emails from our prospective visitors all with the same theme. We live in hope and on behalf of the club I’d like to wish everyone well…

The final group game in the Cataluyna Junior League was between Santa Perpetua and Barna Royals and it was a day that Sami-Ur-Rehman Malik will never forget, as he took all seven wickets to fall for his team as Santa Perpetua overcame the Royals. Batting first, Perpetua were all out for 155 in twenty overs….