Gloucestershire men's cricket team

County cricket in the traditional English county of Gloucestershire is organised by the Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, which was formed in 1871. The county team began playing first-class matches in 1870, when its captain was W. G. Grace. Gloucestershire were unofficially recognised as county champions four times (once shared) between 1873 and 1877. They have not won the official County Championship, which began in 1890, and have been runners-up six times. Their usual home venue is the County Ground in Bristol. 

Beginning with Grace, and his brothers E. M. and Fred, many great players have represented Gloucestershire. They include Walter Hammond, Tom Graveney, Mike Procter, Courtney Walsh, and Muttiah Muralitharan. The team had a second period of success from 1999 to 2006, when they won seven limited overs trophies.

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