The Wanderers Cricket Club

Inspiring Those Who Aspire To Be

More than a club.
More than just cricket.

To be the leading Premier League cricket club in the region in terms of playing standards, talent development, facilities and governance.


To provide an environment for cricket participation, enjoyment, learning and success; To promote sportsmanship and excellence on the field and in the wider community; To show leadership through the example of our committee, coaches and captains, To ensure that we achieve on-field success and live our values.

More about The Cricket Club

The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg is known throughout the world as a premier sporting venue and home to one of South Africa’s top cricket clubs. The Wanderers Cricket Club, affiliated to the Central Gauteng Lions Cricket Board (CGLCB), currently has 7 senior teams (4 Sunday, 3 Saturday), a newly formed Women’s team and a thriving junior cricket section. All Cricket Club members are required to be members of the Wanderers main club.

Men’s Cricket

Saturdays:
Three Men’s Teams (SA2, SA3 x 2)
Women’s Premier League

 

Sundays:
Four Men’s Teams (Premier, President’s A & B and SU1)

Junior Cricket

Wanderers Junior Cricket would like to invite you to come join us every Saturday from 8.00 to 11.00 for a morning of learning and improving your cricket. Do you have the drive to be the next South African cricketer, a Kagiso Rabada or Faf du Plessis? A Mignon du Preez or Shabnim Ismail? Then come and join us.

 

From 6 to 14 years old with qualified coaches.

Women's Cricket

The club has a unique history and heritage, is playing an active role in showcasing women’s cricket at club level – attracting a new generation of women and girls to the sport and promote youth participation in cricket in the province. The Wanderers Cricket Club has established a women’s cricket team and is looking for players, aged 15 and above, experienced cricketers and novices. In their first season, the team achieved a creditable 4th place in Gauteng Cricket Board’s Women’s Premier League. Practices take place at the Wanderers Club every Wednesday from 16.30. The Club is playing a role in showcasing women’s cricket at an international club level, which is attracting a new generation of women and girls to the sport and promote youth participation in cricket in the Gauteng province.

Additional Information

Below you can find more information about our Cricket Club

Our practice times are every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 16h30 onwards.

Cricket matches are held on weekends.

2 beautiful cricket ovals with excellent pitches, solid sight screens and magnificent outfields. Both fields have been used for first-class cricket over the years.

12 full-length turf nets with sightscreens located on the main oval.

4 floodlight Astro turf nets used predominantly for junior coaching.

Both ovals have access to closely situated change rooms with suitable shower and ablution facilities.

The Spinners Sports Bar overlooks the main oval and is utilised by many of the club sports.

Committee Members

Acting Chairperson

Mike Sacher

Senior Head Coach

Kresson Naicker

Junior Cricket Club

Craig Taylor

Become a member today!

The Wanderers Cricket Club boasts probably the best club facilities, both on and off the field, in South Africa.

 

Join the Wanderers family-friendly community and be part of the heritage of Joburg’s oldest sports club.

 

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Quick FAQs

Below you can find more information about frequently asked questions

Our cricket section have two cricket fields.

Our practice times for seniors are every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 16h30 onwards. Matches are held on weekends.

Juniors practice times are every Saturday from 08h00 to 11h00.

No, members are required to provide their own kit both senior and junior. Coaches do provide cricket balls.
Yes we offer junior and senior coaching.
Yes, to become a member, follow this link to sign up!

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