Glamorgan Cricket Articles

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Cardiff Feels Like Home For Marnus Labuschagne . . . As The Australian Pens A Two Year Deal To Stay At Glamorgan

By Gareth James Cardiff is now firmly Marnus Labuschagne’s second home after the Australian signed a deal to keep him at the Welsh County for another two years. Glamorgan Cricket have announced that the world’s current no.2 ICC Men’s Ranked Test batter, Marnus Labuschagne, has signed a new deal that will see him remain at […]

Gareth James | Sep 06, 2022
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Glamorgan Announce The Signing Of World-Class Shubman Gill

By Gareth James Glamorgan have confirmed the signing of Indian opening batter Shubman Gill for the final four matches of the LV= Insurance County Championship season. The exciting young Indian batter will link up with Glamorgan’s squad as they push for promotion to Division One. There will hopefully be a buzz at Sophia Gardens on […]

Gareth James | Sep 02, 2022
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Marnus Labuschagne Stars For Glamorgan But With The Ball Rather Than The Bat

By Tom Prosser Most Glamorgan members would have arrived at Sophia Gardens yesterday hoping to see Marnus Labuschagne bag another century in their County Championship match against Leicestershire but instead they were treated to watching him star with the ball and field with energy, passion and humour. The Australia international took 3-65 with the ball and very nearly had a hat-trick after two wickets in two balls.

Tom Prosser | May 06, 2022
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Glamorgan Head Coach Matthew Maynard Says Sam Northeast Could Be The County’s Best Ever Domestic Signing

By Tom Prosser Glamorgan head coach Matthew Maynard says Sam Northeast has the potential to be the county’s best ever domestic signing. Northeast is regarded as one of the most consistent players in the county game and arrives in Wales after spells at both Kent and Hampshire. “Sam is a phenomenal batsman and could potentially be one of Glamorgan’s best ever domestic signings,” said Maynard.

Tom Prosser | Mar 30, 2022
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Promising Pair Andy Gorvin And Tegid Phillips Sign Glamorgan Contracts

By Lucy Rees Andy Gorvin has fulfilled his ambition for 2021 by earning his first professional contract with Glamorgan. Along with fellow youngster Tegid Phillips, 24-year-old Gorvin has signed a contract for next season after a successful run with the club this summer. Gorvin said: “I’ve had a good year in the second team and […]

Lucy Rees | Oct 04, 2021
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Nick Selman To Leave Glamorgan And Return Home To Australia After Missing His Family

By Tom Prosser Glamorgan batsman Nick Selman has decided to leave the county and return home to Australia after finding it difficult being away from his family and friends. The pandemic has undoubtedly had a big impact on Selman’s decision as it’s very difficult for families to plan visits during these uncertain times. Australia currently has some of the tightest travel restrictions in the world and they have even cast some doubt over the upcoming Ashes Tour.

Tom Prosser | Oct 01, 2021
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Welsh Sports Take A Look Down Memory Lane On National Sporting Heritage Day

Today is National Sporting Heritage Day and sports across Wales such as swimming and cricket have both been celebrating their past as well as looking ahead to the future, as Graham Thomas reports.  Every sport likes to honour its heroes from the past. Whether it’s teams or individuals, a nod to those who have gone before can prove inspirational to everyone – whether they be elite performers, grass roots enthusiasts, or youngsters trying a new activity for the first time.

Editor | Sep 30, 2021
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Glamorgan Head Coach Matthew Maynard Hopes To “Turn Things Around” In Their Last Game At The Oval

By Rob Cole Glamorgan coach Matthew Maynard believes the Welsh county can go out with a bang as they take on Surrey at The Oval next Tuesday in the LV= Insurance County Championship. Gloucestershire beat Glamorgan by 10 wickets on Wednesday with two sessions to come as Zafar Gohar Khan finished with 6-43 at Cardiff […]

Rob Cole | Sep 16, 2021
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Glamorgan Captain Chris Cooke Insists They Haven’t Become A Bad Team Overnight After A Heavy Defeat To Durham

By Paul Jones Glamorgan captain Chris Cooke says they haven’t become a bad team overnight after their heavy defeat to Durham in the County Championship. Durham wrapped up an innings and 42-run victory, requiring only 10 overs to take the final three Glamorgan wickets on the final day at Emirates Riverside.

Paul Jones | Sep 08, 2021
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Kiran Carlson Says Glamorgan Are ‘Hungry To Do Well’ As They Aim To Win First Trophy In 17 Years

By Alex Bywater Glamorgan captain Kiran Carlson wants his team to relish the pressure of their first List A final since 2013 when they face Durham at Trent Bridge on Thursday with the Royal London Cup on the line. The Welsh side have had a superb campaign in the 50-over format and now only Durham stand between them and a first trophy since 2004. It has been 17 long years since a Glamorgan captain last lifted silverware – a streak Carlson is hoping to break with victory in Nottingham.

Editor | Aug 19, 2021
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Joe Cooke Describes His ‘Special Feeling’ As He Guides Glamorgan To One-Day Cup Final

By Alex Bywater Glamorgan’s Joe Cooke has revealed the magnitude of his match-winning performance against Essex is still ‘sinking in’ as he guided his side to a first one-day cup final in eight years. Cooke was the star of the show for the Welsh side on a belting Sophia Gardens wicket as he took five for 61 with the ball and guided Glamorgan home by striking an unbeaten 66. “It’s a pretty cool and special feeling,” explained Cooke, who only made is 50-over debut just under a month ago.

Editor | Aug 17, 2021
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Glamorgan Qualify For One-Day Cup Semi-Final Despite Defeat To Yorkshire

By Rob Carbon  Glamorgan fell to a four run defeat in their final Royal London One-Day Cup clash with Yorkshire Vikings, but still managed to top Group B and bag a home semi-final on Monday.  They were able to stay on top of the table despite their loss thanks to a superior net run rate over the eight pool matches. Coach, David Harrison is delighted with his team’s form and doesn’t believe this defeat will dent his side’s confidence going into the knockout stage

Editor | Aug 13, 2021