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Selkirk Cricket Club Prepares to Celebrate Historic Milestone As Scotland’s 10th oldest continuously existing cricket club, it comes as no surprise to learn plans are well advanced to commemorate Selkirk’s 175th anniversary in 2026 – a major milestone for the Philiphaugh-based club. These include a sports dinner to be held on Friday, September 4, atContinue reading “175 Years Not Out”

A special presentation took place at the end of last Friday night’s awards ceremony, when a limited edition print of an original watercolour of Philiphaugh, gifted to the Club in 1990 by local artist T J Bertram, was presented to Ronnie Dumma. After many years caring for the Philiphaugh square and wicket, Ronnie informed theContinue reading “Presentation to Ronnie Dumma”

Last Friday night, the Club paid tribute to the hard work put in by its Junior Section players and coaches over the 2025 season at the annual Junior Awards ceremony. The event was well supported by the young players and their families. Proceedings were in the capable hands of Junior Cricket Convener Neil Gentleman, whoContinue reading “Junior Players 2025 Awards Ceremony”

Selkirk Cricket Club’s talented all-rounder, Greg Fenton, is the inaugural recipient of a new ‘Spirit of Cricket’ Trophy, created in memory of former Selkirk player and captain Allen Turnbull. The award was presented to Greg by Allen’s widow, Mrs Alison Turnbull, at a special ceremony held at Philiphaugh last Friday night. The trophy was createdContinue reading “Inaugural ‘Spirit of Cricket’ Trophy Presentation”

After a season which saw the team win the Border T20 Cup and finish fourth in East League Division 3, there was plenty to celebrate at Selkirk Cricket Club’s annual awards ceremony, held in the clubrooms last Friday night. All-rounder Greg Fenton picked up no fewer than three awards – for most league runs (542,Continue reading “Player Awards Night 2025”