FOR ALL CRICKET MEDIA
THE CRICKET
MEDIA CLUB
The Cricket Media Club, formerly known as the Cricket Writers’ Club, exists to further the interests of all those who work in the media coverage of cricket, and the interests of cricket itself. CMC started as a social club for cricket writers in 1946. It now comprises all aspects of the cricket media – broadcast, written and photography.
WHAT WE DO
Events
Hosting social events, with the flagship Annual Lunch at their heart, which connect cricket media from across the United Kingdom and further around the world.
Awards
The Cricket Writers’ Club Awards highlight achievements in a variety of areas, including up-and-coming, female and disabled cricketers, as well as in cricket literature.
Networking
The Cricket Writers’ Club handbook, available to all Full Members, is the definitive contacts book for cricket journalists.
Student workshops
Offering a route into and connections within the industry for young people who have aspirations to join the cricket media, via workshops, seminars and networking.
Bethan James Bursary
Providing funding to aspiring journalists who would otherwise be unable to get a foothold in the cricket media. Liaising with employers to provide opportunities.
Journalist support
The Cricket Writers’ Club is not a union but we do lobby on behalf of our members in conversations with governing bodies and clubs.
THE CRICKET MEDIA CLUB:
for all cricket media
The club exists to bring together everyone who works within the game of cricket – not just those who write on the game, but broadcasters, commentators, media professionals, communications expert, PR managers, scorers, umpires, former players and many, many other roles besides…
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latest news
Cricket Writers’ Club votes to rename itself to Cricket Media Club
New name chosen by members to better reflect our modern media landscape
Former Daily Mail cricket correspondent Peter Johnson dies aged 91
Johnson was a master craftsman whose gently flowing pieces read easily on the page but were always forged with the sweat of his brow, writes Matthew Engel
Cricket Writers’ Club Team kick off summer against Gunnersbury WCC
The Cricket Writers Club Team played their first fixture of the 2025 summer on the early May Bank Holiday weekend
Cwc ANNUAL LUNCH 2023
A little later than usual, thanks to the World Cup, CWC members gathered in London for the club’s annual lunch and awards.
The November 27 event at the Marriot in Grosvenor Square was terrifically attended, and it was wonderful to see so many members of so many generations.
Our thanks to Alex Davidson for the photos.
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Full Members (£50 per annum) – work regularly in the cricket media. A Full Member can attend all meetings and functions/activities, receive the club’s mailings (sometimes with benefits to be had from our sponsors), get our handbook each year with contact details for all members and ECB/County personnel (where permission has been given), enjoy voting rights on awards and club matters, and sit on committee and sub-committees.
Full Senior Members (£20 per annum) – are retired or no longer employed in covering the game. Member rights as per Full Member above.
Associate Members (£30 per annum) – are engaged in working in the game, can attend all meetings & functions/activities, receive club mailings (sometimes with benefits to be had from our sponsors), sit on sub-committees. Associate Members can be proposed for Full Membership at any future AGM.
Overseas Members (no subs) – work regularly in the cricket media outside the British Isles. Can attend all meetings and functions/activities, and receive the club’s mailings.
Umpire or Scorer Members (no subs) – are involved in the ECB’s first-class umpiring list, or score first class counties or elite and professional women’s cricket in the British Isles. Can attend all meetings & functions/activities and receive club mailings (sometimes with benefits to be had from our sponsors). Enjoy voting rights on awards.
Student Members If you aspire to work in the cricket media, please visit our Student page
Payment of £30.00 will be due to confirm your membership. If you have applied for Full Membership, this will be ratified at the AGM and the full subscription of £50 will then be due April 1 each year.
Please note: Membership of CWC cannot be used by a member to secure accreditation, employment, or entry to a ground or media facility.
Accreditation is managed by the ECB.