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Mitcham cricket club under 12 s a s playing club cricket
Mitcham Cricket Club is reported by The Independent to be the oldest cricket club in existence, with the club having been playing cricket on Mitcham Cricket Green since 1685. Mitcham club were also reportedly watched by Lord Nelson during his time in the area. The club has provided three players for the England cricket team, fast bowler Tom Richardson; batsman Andy Sandham; and wicketkeeper Herbert Strudwick. The ladies team was the local club for Molly Hide, who captained England for 17 years and later became president of the Women's Cricket Association.
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