Worcestershire County Cricket Club have today confirmed a new partnership agreement with Malvern College, confirming the College as the Club’s winter training venue through to 2028.
The agreement builds on a longstanding relationship between the two organisations, with Malvern College having hosted Worcestershire’s professional squads, academy and performance pathways for winter training for over 15 years.
Worcestershire will continue to access Malvern College’s Sports Complex for indoor cricket training, strength and conditioning, and player development programmes across its professional, academy, pathway and women and girls’ teams.
The partnership also strengthens collaboration around player pathways and development, complementing Malvern College’s established cricket scholarship programme and reinforcing its role as one of the UK’s leading cricketing schools.
Worcestershire CCC Chief Executive Ashley Giles said the partnership provided important stability and alignment as the Club looks to the future.
“Malvern College and Worcestershire Country Cricket Club have a shared history dating back over a century.
“The College has been an integral part of our winter programme for nearly two decades, and formalising this partnership gives both sides clarity and confidence for the years ahead.
“The quality of the environment, the facilities and the people at Malvern all align with our values around development, preparation and long-term thinking. This is about creating the right conditions for our players and pathways to thrive.”
Mark Hardinges, Director of Sport at Malvern College, said:
“This agreement is a significant statement of intent from both organisations. Worcestershire CCC is a club with a clear sense of purpose and ambition, and we are proud that Malvern College continues to play a role in supporting their players’ development at every level.
“Cricket has been part of the fabric of Malvern College for generations, and this partnership reflects our commitment to providing outstanding facilities, expertise and opportunities for young cricketers alongside elite performers.”
Both organisations have expressed their intention to maximise the partnership through collaborative community engagement, shared promotion and regular strategic review meetings, ensuring continued benefit for players, pupils and the wider Worcestershire cricketing community through the agreement that runs until 2028.
