Rishton Cricket Club is a

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club in the Lancashire League, which plays its home games at Blackburn Road in Rishton, Lancashire, England. For the 2017 season their captain is Matt Lambert and professional is

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. The club was formed in 1865 and became a founder member of the Lancashire League in 1892. The club has won the League on eight occasions. The club has employed many well-known cricketers as professionals including

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and

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chairman and local businessman, Eric Whalley, was club captain of Rishton.

Honours

*1st XI League Winners - 8 - 1898, 1912, 1944, 1948, 1955, 1995, 1996, 2007 *Worsley Cup Winners - 6 - 1922, 1932, 1955, 1964, 1967, 1973 *Inter League Club Challenge Trophy Winners - 1 - 2001 *20/20 Cup Winners - 1 - 2006 *2nd XI League Winners - 4 - 1913, 1933, 1953, 1954 *2nd XI (Lancashire Telegraph) Cup Winners - 1 - 2001 *3rd XI League Winners - 2 - 1985, 1988 *Highest 50 overs score - 340-6 v Lowerhouse, 4 August 2001

References

External links

Rishton CC
at lancashireleague.com {{Borough of Hyndburn culture Lancashire League cricket clubs Sport in Hyndburn 1865 establishments in England Rishton