SEASON 2026/27
John Granata is in the process of arranging matches for the coming season. As matches are arranged, details will be added to the Fixtures page.
John is also in negotiations trying to arrange a home ground to enable the majority of our matches to be played locally.
Our first match is against Mid North Coast on Monday 14th September, 2026 at Forster.
The following eleven players have already nominated to play in the match; Steve Allan, Wayne Christie, Ed Cross, Martin Dubler, John Granata, Bill Ireland, Rob Harding, Scott Marshall, Arv Naidu, Gregg Ritchie, Brian Walker.
The match will be played on a synthetic wicket.
If you haven't already done so, and you require accommodation, please advise Steve Allan NOW. Steve has made special arrangements with the Forstay Motel.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
7/9/26 CBC Officers Club meeting at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney from 11.30am.
14/9/26 Match versus Mid North Coast at Forster or Tuncurry.
17/10/26 CBC Officers Club OutofTown Lunch at Tamworth.
7/2/27 Annual Intra Club match at Bradman Oval, Bowral.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE is hereby given that the 30th Annual General Meeting of the CBC Golden Oldies Cricket Club Incorporated is to be held at 2 Jackson Crescent, Pennant Hills on Wednesday 9 September 2026 commencing at 10:30am.
AVERAGES 2025/26
Due to the small number of games played during the season, it was agreed that averages for 2025/26 would be based on having batted for two innings or more and bowled at least 10 overs.
Congratulations to Rob Drummond, the winner of the Ray Single Memorial Trophy (batting average). Rob was not out in his three innings for a total of 68 runs.
Darryl Semmler also batted for three innings, He was dismissed once for a total of 48 runs.
The winner of the Services Memorial Trophy (bowling average) was John Granata with an average of 12.40. John sent down 20 overs in his four matches and took 5 wickets for 62.
Runner-up was Rob Drummond with an average of 25.00. Rob bowled 21 overs and took 2 for 50. Full details are on the Averages page.
Congratulations to Rob and John.
The trophies will be presented at a suitable time.
MEMORY LANE - TATLOR VERSUS MASSIE INTRA CLUB MATCH - 13/10/19.
This match was played at Bedlam Bay Oval, Gladesville.
Taylor XI; Tony Adnum, Matt Brennan, Wayne Christie, John Granata, David Issa, Steve Long, John McNamara, Grahame McPherson, Scott Marshall, Paul Moujalli, Randel Pearce.
Massie XI; Steve Allan, Eugen Alexandrow, Paul Brett, David Cooper, Peter Done, Alec Drummond, Rob Drummond, David McClelland, Grahame McPherson, David Rudd, Charles Wulff.
Massie XI won the toss and elected to bowl.
Taylor XI scored 5/187 from 40.0 overs.
Steve Long 31 ret'd, Matt Brennan 30 ret'd, Randel Pearce 27, John McNamara 22 not out, Tony Adnum 18, John Granata 18, Scott Marshall 11.
Alec Drummond 2/14, David Rudd 1/15, Steve Allan 1/22, Peter Done 1/34.
Massie XI replied with 4/192 from 40.0 overs.
Rob Drummond 31 ret'd, David Cooper 30 ret'd, Alec Drummond 30 not out, Grahame McPherson 30 ret'd, Steve Allan 22, Charles Wulff 15, Paul Brett 10, David Rudd 10.
Paul Moujalli 1/18, Matt Brennan 1/27, Randel Pearce 1/47. 1 run out.
PIC OF THE WEEK
Paul Moujalli batting against Hawkesbury H.O.C.S. at Woodbury Reserve, Glossodia on Sunday 23rd September, 2018.. Click on image to enlarge
QUIZ QUESTION
In what year were the first official T20 matches played?
ANSWER AT BOTTOM OF THE PAGE
JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Eugen Alexandrow
Tony Dickie
John Granata
Glen Ongley
Ray Knight
Reg Manning
Ian Ross
Ian Holston
6th June
7th June
11th June
11th June
12th June
24th June
25th June
26th June
CBC OFFICERS CLUB
The aim of the Club is to facilitate the camaraderie which has distinguished Officers of the CBC Bank from others in the industry, and to enable them to share their experiences.
The Club meets quarterly on the first Monday in March, June, September, and December. The meetings are in the form of a luncheon and are now being held at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel located at 169-171 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. The next luncheon is on Monday 7th September, 2026.
For further details, go to; cbcbank.com.au
TOUR MATCHES
17/6/26 Australia versus Bangladesh 1st Twenty/20 International at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
Bangladesh innings 131 (19.0).
Australia innings 6/133 (18.2).
Australia won by 4 wickets.
Australia leads 3 match series 1-0.
17/6/26 Australia Women v Banladesh Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley, Leeds.
Australia Women won the toss and elected to field.
Bangladesh Women innings 8/77 (20.0).
Australia Women innings 1/78 (9.3).
Australia Women won by 9 wickets.
14/6/26 Australia versus Bangladesh 3rd ODI at TBC at Shere Bangla National Stadium.
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
Bangladesh innings 5/274 (50.0).
Australia innings 9/277 (49.3).
Australia won by 1 wicket.
Bangladesh won 3 match series 2-1.
Next Matches:
19/6/26 Australia versus Bangladesh 2nd Twenty/20 International at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram at 6.00pm AEST.
20/6/26 Australia Women v Netherlands Women ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton at 7.30pm AEST.
21/6/26 Australia versus Bangladesh 3rd Twenty/20 International at Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram at 6.00pm AEST.
QUIZ QUESTION ANSWER
2003.
