The Jolland family, from Newmarket, fielded an entire cricket team using only their relatives. Credit: Family photo

Newmarket Cricket Club was set up by captain Jimmy Jolland so he could keep playing sport with his family once he became "too old" for football.

A family affair: The full cricketing XI with the same surname

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY JUNE 10 Undated handout photo issued by Cambridge University of a replica of Dr John Venn's bowling machine. Dr Venn, who died in 1923 aged 88, was president of Cambridge's Gonville and Caius College and created the device in the early 1900s. Engineers recreated the machine to be used at events and open days to inspire young people who are considering careers in maths and engineering. Issue date: Monday June 10, 2024.
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The bowling machine was the brainchild of Dr John Venn and its recreation can launch balls towards a batter at around 33mph.

Wooden machine that bowled out Australian cricketer in 1909 is rebuilt

Natalie Sciver batting for England during the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 Final match

Under the plans, the county aims to be number one region in England for women and girls’ sport with cricket at at its heart.

Essex bids to 'revolutionise the landscape of women’s cricket' 

The Cloudfm County Ground, the home of Essex County Cricket Club.

The report upheld allegations that Asian players were described as "bombers" and "curry munchers" and bananas were thrown at a Black player.

Discrimination was 'entirely normalised' at cricket club, report concludes

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Sir Alistair was part of Essex’s County Championship-winning side in 2019.

The former England captain said it was the "right time" to finish his record-breaking career.

A good innings: England great Sir Alastair Cook retires from cricket 

Despite numbers soaring at grassroots level, there's still a lack of South Asian players making it into professional cricket.

Nearly a third of grass-roots players are of South Asian heritage, but just 5% of professionals. Andy Ward examines the reasons - and one possible remedy.

Why do so few South Asian cricketers make it to the pro game?

Essex Cricket Club's women's team pay their respects to Grace O'Malley-Kumar (right).

Grace O'Malley-Kumar played for the county for four years, and captained the team.

Cricketers hold silence in memory of Nottingham attack victim

Jahid Ahmed speaking to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee.

Giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee, Jahid Ahmed said that some of his teammates regularly used to mock his ethnicity. 

Ex-cricketer questions whether sport cares about racist abuse he suffered

Jahid Ahmed during his time at Essex. 
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The club has apologised for the abuse Jahid Ahmed says he suffered, which included being called a "curry muncher" and compared to a terrorist.

Cricketer speaks out on racist abuse he suffered at Essex

Willey was born and bred in Northampton and made 197 appearances for the club between 2009 and 2015.

'The best journey takes you home': England star to return to former club

Henry Blofeld (second left) had a night out to remember with Shane Warne (far right), Phil Tufnell (second right) and Michael Vaughan (far left) in 2016.

Henry Blofeld said he loved the drink so much, he ended up having three.

Ex-cricket commentator on the night Shane Warne introduced him to Jägerbombs

The traditional Cambridge vs Oxford university match will not happen this year as Lord's tries to open the game up.

Varsity cricket match given 'out' by Lords after sexism protest

Essex County Cricket Club became aware of the alleged incident this week

One of Essex County Cricket Club's biggest sponsors has confirmed it has suspended its links to the club after a third player made allegations of racism.

Essex cricket sponsor suspends links to the club over racism allegations

Journals documenting the first ever cricket tour of the West Indies, written by a farmer from Sheringham, are set to fetch thousands of pounds at auction.

'Bowled over' by cricketing history: West Indies tour journals up for auction

Ryan ten Doeschate with the County Championship trophy in 2019.

The 41-year-old all-rounder first joined Essex back in 2003 and has gone on to make 554 appearances.

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