City: Perth Home ground: Fletcher Park | Founded: May 1862 | |
League: Western Australian Grade Cricket | ||
Perth Cricket Club is a cricket team based in Perth, Western Australia. The club competes in the Western Australian Grade Cricket competition.
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History
The club was established in May 1862. The club is a founding member in the formation of Western Australian Cricket Association in 1885 and was based at the WACA Ground until 1958, when it moved to Lathlain Park. In 1968 the club relocated to its current ground, Fletcher Park in Carlisle. Perth played its first A grade game at Fletcher Park on the 12th October versus North Perth.
Team of the century
In November 2012, the club its recognised its 150th year since formation. At a function held at the club a Team of the Century comprising the best players of the past one hundred years was announced. The team is Paul Terry, Ron Sarre, Bert Rigg (capt.), Basil Rigg, Adam Gilchrist, Luke Ronchi, Leo Bott, Allan Evans, Dennis Lillee, Bob Paulsen, Harry Price and Harry Gorringe. Gordon Becker was named coach.