The road to Lord’s sees the return of Sessay, victors of the National Village Cup in 2010 & 2016. Can the North Yorkshire club put a run together? Their first eleven are eligible now they are in Premier Division 2 of the YPLN. Sessay last entered the Village Cup in 2022 when they lost out […]
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Electronic Cricket Scoreboards: Guide for Clubs
Electronic cricket scoreboards come in all shapes and sizes and in this guide, in association with Bespoke Scoreboards, we’ll share some of the features, costs and next steps a club cricket volunteer needs to consider. Electronic Cricket Scoreboards: Choosing for your club If you are exploring what updating to an electronic cricket scoreboard involves then […]
ECB County Grants Fund [2026]: All You Need to Know
The ECB County Grants Fund for 2026 is now open. In this article, I’ll share what the criteria are, how much your cricket club can apply for, timings and advice to ensure you have the best chance of getting a grant. 🚨 Before you do anything as a cricket club… pause, breathe, read the criteria […]
Outdoor cricket nets: How Yorkshire clubs achieved theirs
Club cricket nets facilities continue to be built and refurbished across the North of England to improve the quality of practice and enjoyment of the game. In this collaboration with total-play Ltd, we’ll look at three sites – Hundhill Hall, Sheriff Hutton Bridge and Middlesbrough. They vary in size, scope, materials and complexity. What they […]
Women and girls cricket: Horsforth’s rapid rise
Not so long ago, Horsforth Cricket Club had no women’s and girls’ cricket at all. Their rapid transformation since 2024 – with two softball sides and a hardball squad now competing – is one worth diving into. In the middle, the results are already gathering momentum. Horsforth’s indoor squads reached their respective 2025 Finals Day […]
Bear Cricket Teamwear: Inside their Yorkshire HQ
Join me inside Bear Cricket’s HQ for an exclusive look at the Yorkshire-based teamwear supplier’s operation. If you’re a cricket club that needs clothing for players and supporters in the new season, Bear Cricket can help. Cricket Yorkshire Offer: As website partners, we have an exclusive offer until 28 February 2026. Any club placing a […]
White Rose Trophy returns in 2026 (twice)
The White Rose Trophy – the knockout competition to decide the top Premier League club in Yorkshire – returns (twice) in 2026. Unlike previous editions that saw the four winners in the NYSD, Bradford Premier, YCSPL and Yorkshire Premier League North play semis and finals in September (based on who won the Premier Division that […]
How Teamo helps cricket clubs with safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities for a cricket club are vital to get right but not without admin and careful thought. In this content partnership with Teamo, we’ll look at how clubs can use their digital safeguarding features to help volunteers. Why digital safeguarding tools matter Safeguarding extends across a cricket club to ensure everyone has a safe, […]
National Club Championship 2026: New entries, plum ties
The ECB National Club Championship for 2026 has teams in Yorkshire entering for the first time, serious pedigree and tough competition. In this round-up, I’ll walk you through some of the headlines for this edition as well as early-season ties to whet the appetite. All change Yorkshire’s cricket clubs feature in Group 1 and Group […]
15 Not Out: The canal walk that changed everything
Cricket Yorkshire is 15 Not Out in 2026 as the website celebrates a decade and a half of cricket journalism that champions the recreational game. Over the course of the year, I’ll have a series of articles, interviews and podcasts reflecting on the changes at grassroots but also consider what lies ahead. To kick things […]