Royal Navy Cricket Club
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The Royal Navy Cricket Club is a cricket team representing the British Royal Navy and based at Portsmouth, Hampshire. The club was formed in 1863, although cricket is recorded as having been played by seamen since at least the 17th century.
Between 1912 and 1929 some of the Navy's matches had first-class status, particularly those against other branches of the services, although they also played Cambridge University, MCC, and - in 1927 - the touring New Zealanders.
The inter-services competition against the Army and RAF still continues, although it not longer has first-class status. Another competition, the Navy Cup, is competed for within the Navy itself. In the 21st century, the Navy has also set up a women's cricket team.
[edit] External links
- Cricket and the Royal Navy from the official Royal Navy website
