Former Warriors owner and chairman Cecil Duckworth to become new president of Worcestershire CCC - The Worcester Observer

Former Warriors owner and chairman Cecil Duckworth to become new president of Worcestershire CCC

Worcester Editorial 16th Mar, 2019   0

FORMER Worcester Warriors owner and chairman Cecil Duckworth is set to become the new president of Worcestershire CCC, subject the the thumbs up from the club’s members.

The county businessman has been nominated to succeed outgoing president Norman Gifford, who is standing down at the end of his two year term, at the Pears AGM in the Graeme Hick Pavilion next Wednesday at 7pm.

Mr Duckworth has a strong association already with the county and played a major role in Worcestershire signing Australian paceman Glenn McGrath for the 2000 campaign and the development of the Basil D’Oliveira stand.

After founding Worcester Engineering Company Limited in the early 1960s, his company introduced the first combination boiler in 1970 before selling the company to the Bosch Group in 1992.




He became executive chairman of Worcester Warriors and his involvement helped the club to grow and move through the divisions before being promoted to the English Premiership in 2004.

Mr Duckworth has also set up several charities including the Worcestershire Duckworth Trust.


Worcestershire CCC chairman Fanos Hira paid tribute to the contribution of former county captain Norman Gifford and the qualities of Cecil Duckworth.

“Norman has been an excellent president – not afraid to challenge thinking – a great ambassador for our club and the game. The board, fully supports asking our members to admit Norman as an Honorary Life Vice – President,” he said.

“Cecil, for those in the county, needs little introduction; a brilliant engineer and businessman, and a keen supporter of the community and sport, which extends well beyond the development of Worcester Warriors.

“Cecil has a strong association with Worcestershire CCC. The board is delighted that he has accepted this nomination. His efforts when John Elliot was chairman between 1998 and 2006, resulted in not only the signing of Glen McGrath but also the development of the Basil D’Oliveira stand.”

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