It was an early morning trip to Wemmel as Optimists Cricket Club turned a long, gruelling day into a statement win with a 47-run victory over ICC Brussels-1. Played under scorching 38-degree heat across seven hours, the team ran through 25-30 litres... [ Read more ]
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The heady aroma of freshly cut grass, coupled with ominous summer storm clouds was the backdrop for the penultimate group stage match for the Optimists 2nd XI, against the dangerous Heritage 1st XI.
Confidence was high, as OCC2 were currently riding ... [ Read more ]
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 The formal evening celebration of the weekend too place on Saturday night. But on Sunday morning, the MCC troops, having valiantly hauled themselves out of bed, spent a few hours training the juniors, then were treated to a hot lunch of traditional L... [ Read more ]
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 For nearly a year, the planning, organisation and preparation for the club's 50th Anniversary celebrations had been underway. After months of hard work behind the scenes, the long-awaited evening had finally arrived.
Having considered a number of ven... [ Read more ]
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OCC Pushed MCC All the Way in a Thrilling Friday game
Optimists Cricket Club kicked off the MCC Luxembourg Tour with a highly competitive contest against the world-renowned Marylebone Cricket Club, ultimately falling just short as MCC chased down 1... [ Read more ]
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 There was a hive of activity at the PWCG on Thursday, 4 June. From early morning, the Walferdange Commune arrived to erect the tents for the upcoming weekend celebrations. A mobile bar was delivered, destined to become the pride and joy of Tim Andrew... [ Read more ]
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 The weekend of 6/7th June hosts the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Optimists Cricket Club. It is important to note, there has been a slight change to the agenda.
The 40 over match vs MCC will now take place on Sunday 7th June from 13:00... [ Read more ]
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ACT NOW!
Dear All,
As the new outdoor season approaches, it can only mean 2 things. The time for renewing your membership and paying subscription fees has arrived and the ground set up day is also coming up.
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 It is with great sadness, the club announces the passing of Keith Glover on 1st March 2026.
Keith was a great friend of the Club for many years, and he is survived by his wife Val (a Life Member together with Keith). Keith was a dual international, h... [ Read more ]
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 2026 marks the 50th Anniversary for the Optimists Cricket Club and as such, we will be looking to celebrate this incredible milestone with a host of events.
On Friday 5th June from 18:00, the OCC 1st XI will take on the MCC in a T20. BBQ will be avai... [ Read more ]
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