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Watt is Cricket?
Cricket is a popular bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 11 players. The game involves one team batting to score runs while the other bowls and fields to dismiss the batters and limit their score. Played in formats ranging from fast-paced T20 matches to traditional five-day Test matches, cricket combines skill, strategy, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Enjoyed by millions worldwide, it is one of the most popular sports and brings together players and fans from diverse cultures.
About the Club
Heriot-Watt University Cricket Club was revived back in 2019 and is a welcoming and inclusive club for students of all abilities. We compete in BUCS leagues and friendly matches while also organising training sessions, and social events throughout the year.
Our club is built on teamwork, sportsmanship, and creating unforgettable university memories both on and off the field.
There are many forms of the game, including indoor and outdoor which we compete in BUCS for. Cricket is incredibly exciting and is the second most popular sport in the world! The game is played by all sorts of people at different levels, and here at Heriot-Watt we have a very friendly and close club full of players from complete beginners to semi-professionals.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Cricket- Represent Heriot-Wat in league and cup competitions.
Weekly Training- Improve your batting, bowling, and fielding skills with regular practice sessions.
Social Events- From Pub nights to team dinners, there’s always something happening.
All skills Welcome- Complete beginner? Not a problem! Everyone is encouraged to get involved.
Training
We have fielding training on Wednesdays from 13:00-14:30 on the Academy Synthetic pitch in Oriam. This is where we focus on fielding and play mini-indoor games. We also have net sessions at James Gillespie High School on Sundays from 15:00 – 17:00, which are focused on bowling, batting and drills. This can easily be reached by taking the 34 or 35 bus from campus.
Socials
Instagram: @hwucricketclub