To this day, the tradition of no sixes being scored on the senior pitch has been maintained.
Cricket Festivals at Malvern College
Cricket Festivals have been taking place at Malvern College for the last thirty years, allowing us to witness players go from strength to strength as they work their way through county-level age groups, with some players going on to continue their careers as professional players.
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In 2026, we look forward to hosting our own festival, bringing the best of our facilities together with our experienced team for a truly memorable experience.
Cricket heritage at Malvern College
Since Malvern College opened in 1865, cricket has remained a matter of primary importance to the well-rounded education of pupils in its attendance. To quote 'Malvern College A 150th Anniversary Portrait' by Roy Allen, "It is no disrespect to the other sports to say that cricket and Malven have had a very special relationship."
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P.G. Wodehouse wrote: "Cricket is the greater game at Malvern, and the school has attained that enviable position when anyone who has been a member of the first eleven finds a reputation ready-made on leaving school. 'He must be pretty good. He was in the Malvern team,' is the sort of thing one constantly hears."
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From producing professional cricketers and inspiring worldwide publications, to leaving legacies and phenomenons, Malvern College cricket pitches have played a great part in the lives of many.
