by Jason Wild | Feb 7, 2021 | Cricket
The cricket scene on the Costa del Sol has existed since the mid 80’s with teams from Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella and Sotogrande all featuring heavily in its inception, but over time things have evolved and the initial games that began in Arroyo de la Miel, with more... 
by Ian Higgins | Oct 28, 2020 | Cricket, Senior cricket
Photo Credits – Jeremy Standley With a junior coaching session in full swing and preparation for the first of two senior games of the day underway, arrival at Cartama Oval on Sunday was a sight to behold. The selectors were on sight for this one, ultimately,... 
by Costadelsolcricket | Sep 29, 2020 | Cricket
A packed two days of cricket was played out this weekend at the Cartama Oval, the home to the Costa del Sol CC laid on by Spain for Sport and supported by Cricket España. An overwhelming number turned out over the two days with players from ages 7 to 60 years old... 
by Costadelsolcricket | Sep 12, 2020 | Cricket
Can the home outfit make a stand against the in form Malaga CC This weekend? After the previous week’s drubbing against Malaga CC by 191 runs CDS CC and Malaga CC are back in action yet again on Sunday. The home side are looking for a change in fortunes after a... 
by Ian Higgins | Sep 10, 2020 | Cricket, Junior cricket, Senior cricket
With touring teams cancelling left right and center, it was up to the locals to keep the cricket going, down at Cartama Oval. With some help from the Gib lads, some old faces returning and some promising new talent, the stage was set for a competitive intra club... 
by Costadelsolcricket | Feb 7, 2020 | Cricket, Senior cricket
History of Cricket In Spain Cricket is first recorded as being played in Spain in 1809 by soldiers of General Lord Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington). It was during the Peninsular War that the soldiers played the game in and around Ciudad Rodrigo, Lugo and... 