Capturing Cricket Through the Lens This Summer

As the smell of freshly cut grass returns and the sound of leather on willow echoes across village greens, Cambridge Lens is stepping into a new chapter—cricket.

This summer, we’re swapping football boots for cricket whites and heading out to local grounds to capture the timeless charm and competitive spirit of the game. From the creak of old pavilions to the elegance of a perfectly timed cover drive, the lens will be trained on every detail that makes cricket a summer staple across Cambridgeshire.

What it does guarantee? A foolproof suntan sat on the boundary and a new string to the bow—figuring out the best spot to pitch up with the camera. Every ground is different, every shadow cast by the sun changes the feel of the frame, and finding that sweet spot is all part of the journey.