Warwickshire County Cricket Club
The 'Bears' of Birmingham. Based at the electrifying Edgbaston Stadium, Warwickshire is a club of immense ambition, famous for its historic treble-winning era and hosting some of the game's greatest individual feats.
Club Profile
Ambition and atmosphere at the heart of the West Midlands.
Formed in Birmingham and joined the County Championship in 1895.
England's most atmospheric Test venue, home to the famous Eric Hollies Stand.
Most recently crowned champions in 2021 after a dramatic final day.
The 1994 Treble
Under the visionary leadership of captain Dermot Reeve and coach Bob Woolmer, Warwickshire achieved the impossible in 1994. They became the first county to win three major trophies in a single season—the County Championship, the Sunday League, and the Benson & Hedges Cup—redefining professional standards in the domestic game.
The Home of the 'Ashes Miracle'
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is more than just a domestic side; its home at **Edgbaston** is a central pillar of English cricket history. Known for its intense and partisan atmosphere, particularly during the T20 Finals Day, Edgbaston has hosted some of the sport's most legendary moments, including the 2005 Ashes 'miracle' win by England.
The club has a reputation for high-profile signings and big-city ambition. From recruiting **Brian Lara** in the 90s to nurturing local heroes like **Ian Bell**, Warwickshire has consistently aimed to be at the forefront of the game's commercial and sporting evolution.
Brian Lara's 501*
In 1994, Edgbaston witnessed one of the greatest individual feats in the history of sport. Brian Lara, playing for Warwickshire against Durham, scored 501 not out, the highest individual score in first-class cricket—a record that still stands today.
Major Honours
| Competition | Wins | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| County Championship | 8 | 1911, 1951, 1972, 1994, 1995, 2004, 2012, 2021 |
| T20 Blast | 1 | 2014 |
| One-Day Cup | 5 | 1966, 1968, 1989, 1993, 1995 |
| Benson & Hedges Cup | 2 | 1993, 1994 |
| Bob Willis Trophy | 1 | 2021 |
Warwickshire Legends
Brian Lara
The 'Prince of Trinidad' spent several seasons in Birmingham, etching his name into Warwickshire folklore with his world-record 501* and leading the club to the 1994 treble.
Ian Bell
A stylish, world-class batter who emerged from the Warwickshire academy to become a central pillar of England's successful Ashes eras. Bell won multiple championships with his home county.
Allan Donald
'White Lightning'. The South African fast bowler was a terrifying presence for Warwickshire in the 90s, his pace and aggression key to the club's greatest era.
Dennis Amiss
A true club legend who scored over 35,000 first-class runs for the Bears. Amiss later served as the club's Chief Executive, overseeing the modernization of Edgbaston.