June 22nd, 2009 | by | published in History
The New York Times September 25 1868 DOMINION OF CANADA.; The Cricket Match in Montreal All day Wednesday the rain poured incessantly, consequently the match was not continued. At 11:30 this morning play was resumed, the weather being fine and the air bracing, although, of course, the ground was very soft, and on this account […]
June 20th, 2009 | by | published in History
Cricinfo October 31 2009 Icebergs, Snowstorms and ‘The Fair Sex’ When 12 English professionals set out on the first major overseas tour of all In an era when cricketers spend as much time in airplanes as they do playing the game, travelling long distances has become an accepted part of the professionals’ life. One hundred […]
April 21st, 2009 | by | published in Pirates in the Press
The Westmount Examiner April 21 2009 The Most Popular Sport You’ve Never Played – Yes, Cricket Actually Exists in Montreal Noah Sidel It’s played by millions all over the world, Canada has an internationally-recognized travelling squad, and our country regularly hosts teams from around the world in competition play. In our own community, however, this […]
April 1st, 2009 | by | published in FAQs, Links and Useful Info
Here’s what the Pirates did. There are variations, depending on what local authorities/landlords will let you do, availability of materials, workers, time, cost, drainage, climate, and how you want it to play. Tools and Machinery Digger – at a guess, 240$-400$ Skip – 120$ Two-ton drive-on asphalt roller – 240$/day, 420$/weekend Shovels Rakes Watering cans/hose […]
February 19th, 2009 | by | published in Pirates in the Press
CBC News Thursday 19 February 2009 Cricket players 1st to feel effect in Canada While it is not yet clear whether any Canadian investors have been affected by the problems with the Stanford Group, some Canadian cricket players are feeling the consequences. Stanford Group officials had offered to fund an all-star cricket tournament involving teams […]
January 14th, 2009 | by | published in Pirates in the Press, Snow Cricket World Cup
Watch our annual snow cricket tournament on CBC News! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7vQ609cwmo[/youtube]
January 2nd, 2009 | by | published in Pirates in the Press
The Montreal Gazette June 2 2008 Kids Had a Wicket Idea Brenda Branswell Students at Carlyle School pestered their principal to let them play a new sport at lunchtime. It wasn’t hockey or baseball they were clamouring to play – but cricket, one of the most popular sports in the world. Last year, Grade 5 […]