The measure of star quality that is attracted to Scottish game, is epitomised by Perthshire cricket club. They were the oldest club, 175 years in existence.
Originally established in 1826, this is a club that can claim to have fielded some international stars. Australian cricketers Justin Langer, and Adam Gilchrist have spent time in the middle with Perthshire. A fact that was recognised when these stars of the international game were presented with an award when Australia’s cricketers played the ODI against Scottish Saltires in 2009. Sadly this coincided with the club’s closing down due to lack of funds and players.
The demise of Scotland’s oldest cricket club was a combination of lack of popularity of the sport, and lack of funding. Similar to the decline in West Indian cricket, the competition of other more popular sports is a continual struggle in Scottish cricket, where football the perceived national sport, appeals to the youngsters that is necessary to grow the sport.
