In March 1979, a famous German musician, Udo Lindenberg, expressed his desire to play in front of an audience in the former GDR. He later wrote a hit single entitled Sonderzug nach Pankow – which roughly translates as ‘Special train to Pankow’, (Pankow being a large district of former East Berlin). We are excited toContinue reading “Special ‘trains’ in Pankow”
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Worth the wait?
Season 2024 Well, the big news is that Berlin CC 1st XI won the ODCV T20 league for 2024. (There was no 50-over league last year). Yeah – we pretty much whitewashed every other team – easily one of our best T20 seasons ever. Congrats to captain Awais and his team for some superb performances.Continue reading “Worth the wait?”
So what is the BCK anyway?
BCK stands for Berliner Cricket Komitee Lots of cricketers have been asking me about the BCK recently. So, I did a bit of research to make sure I could give the right answers. And the truth is that the BCK goes way back further than I thought. But before we delve into the history ofContinue reading “So what is the BCK anyway?”
European Cricket News
Well, what a week it’s been for Berlin CC. Having qualified easily for the second round of this year’s ODCV T20 league, losing only one game to archrivals Rehberge (or DSSC if you prefer), we joined the other Berlin clubs down in Dresden for a week-long carnival of T10 cricket. The whole event takes placeContinue reading “European Cricket News”
Two Scorching Defeats and One Damp Squib
2nd XI suffer two straight, sun-soaked defeats, while 1st XI endure disappointing washout. With the Bell Tower at Maifeld undergoing renovation work and the stands being totally rebuilt to house an incredibly costly exhibition, there is now no respite from the punishing Berlin sun. And temperatures scraped 32° on Saturday, as the 2s faced aContinue reading “Two Scorching Defeats and One Damp Squib”
Two Groups of 12
So, it’s happened. We’re finally back training again after nearly nine months. And what a great feeling it was. The sun was shining, the grass was green, our hopes were high. It was good to be back. RulesBut, of course, Covid-19 hasn’t gone away so there are still plenty of rules to adhere to. UpContinue reading “Two Groups of 12”
The C Word
So it’s finally time to talk about the C word. The coronavirus pandemic is about to hit Germany hard and we are all hunkered down waiting for the wurst käse scenario. Organised sport has been banned, schools, kitas and playgrounds closed. We’re in a self-imposed lockdown waiting for the infection tsunami to hit the shore.Continue reading “The C Word”
Just Not Crickit
The fight against misperceptions of our sport in Germany and Europe is still a very real one. Here are some of the most common myths: That cricket is somehow played on horseback. That cricket is croquet – “just like in Alice in Wonderland?” That we drink tea all day. That it’s not a proper sport,Continue reading “Just Not Crickit”
Another Great Meeting
Sadly, Berlin CC’s Annual General Meetings tend not to enjoy huge attendances. There seems to be a misconception that they are a bit stuffy, drone on and on and don’t actually achieve much. But if you want to air your views about issues arising during the season – this is the best time to doContinue reading “Another Great Meeting”
Dresden-itis
Oh calamity, calamity – so close but no cigar… Commiserations to the guys who played in the Dresden tournament last weekend. Having lost only one of five games on the first day, the Bears were looking to push for some silverware on day two. But overnight, Mughil was struck down by a nasty case ofContinue reading “Dresden-itis”
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