We are the Montclair Cricket Club – the real MCC! We are trying to make Cricket more popular in Montclair, New Jersey. Whether you are an ex-pat or a local who has no clue what the game is about, we hope you can join us for a slog and a beer!
Believe it or not, Montclair had a cricket club as far back as 1905. British railroad workers came to town and formed what was known as the ‘Bellevue Cricket Club’ which played in Anderson Park until 1921. Apparently the club ceased when Charles Anderson complained about cricket and baseball in the park due to concern over his windows! Remarkable!
October 2021 – at Philadelphia Cricket Club
Montclair Cricket Club made the trip down to the beautiful Philadelphia Cricket Club to continue our annual series. Philadelphia won the toss and opted to field first. Some custom rules were adopted for the game like 40 run retirement rule per batter and out if ball is hit into any buildings or tennis courts MCC…
August 2021 – Pittser at Montclair State University
August 15, 2021. 2pm – 4pm Pittser Field at Montclair State University Cricket at Pittser was back! Half of MCC played under captain B. and the other half played under captain M. The T20 game was battled well on the nice pitch of Pittser Field. There were adapted rules to increase competition: 20 runs max…
December 2017 – Montclair Boxing Day Cricket Game
December 26th, 3-5pm Sports Domain Academy in Clifton at 1075 Route 46 East Followed by drinks and commentary at Egan’s. We are all set for the Montclair Cricket Club’s usual Boxing Day classic, the day after Xmas Day. This year we will play again at the Sports Domain Academy in Clifton at 1075 Route 46…
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