Named Schools Coach of the Year at the 2024 Chance to Shine Awards, Owen Batchelor has an intriguing background you likely won’t know. We catch up on Zoom; a rare moment of quiet for a teacher who has taken his love of cricket and channelled it into inspiring kids across Scarborough & Ryedale. Owen is […]
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Cricket coach development in Yorkshire
If you’re talking about cricket coach education in Yorkshire then a chat with Kevin Gresham is the best place to start. He’s the Yorkshire Cricket Board’s Coach Development Manager and has been integral to the training of thousands of coaches across the region over many years. During our interview on Zoom, we discuss Kevin’s own […]
Softball cricket takes off at Whitley Bridge in their first year
Natalie Liddell, captain of Whitley Bridge Cricket Club women’s team, talks to Cricket Yorkshire about how it all started – and has proved so popular in their first year. It’s a tale of the rapid rise of softball cricket in Eggborough, allied with funding support and building excitement. Natalie told me: “Our cricket club has […]
What do cricket clubs say about ACS Cricket Ground Equipment?
In this profile of ACS Cricket Ground Equipment, we’ll explore why they’re such a popular choice for clubs and schools, what the point of difference is and share feedback from customers. The goal is to make sure that when your cricket club is in need of cricket pitch covers, sight screens, batting cages or other […]
Females in Cricket Event: Saturday 22 February at Headingley
With the growth of the women and girls’ game here in Yorkshire, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond playing. A new Females in Cricket event, organised by the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB), is being held at Headingley Cricket Ground on Saturday 22 February. There will be workshops by industry experts, plus the […]
Heavy Woollen Cup: Leagues, teams and fixtures for 2025
The 2025 Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Cup draw has now been made and there are plenty of talking points. In this article, I’ll share the headlines, the first round draw and thoughts on the competition. Six Yorkshire leagues As you’d expect, 2024 Heavy Woollen Cup champions Wakefield Thornes (above) of the Yorkshire Cricket Southern Premier […]
ACS Cricket Ground Equipment: Decades of serving clubs
ACS Cricket Equipment have a journey that centres on the Shaws and their family business based in the West Yorkshire village of Calverley. Over many years, they’ve forged a stellar reputation by providing sightscreens, roll-on cricket covers, flatsheet covers and roll-on cricket nets to grounds across the country. There’s a high chance that your club […]
Anthony McGrath: Q&As, club cricket and digital scouting
Anthony McGrath, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s new Men’s Head Coach, is discussing the fact that he’s only just arrived but is already going on tour. It was announced in October that the former Essex Director of Cricket had signed a five-year contract with Yorkshire. His pedigree speaks for itself with the Double of the County […]
Crowdfunder: Proven fundraising for cricket clubs
In association with Crowdfunder UK, here’s a look at the success of crowdfunding for cricket clubs, Sport England match funding and a key webinar on February 12. Crowdfunding has been proven to work time and again for recreational cricket. With 150+ cricket projects, £1.2m+ raised for cricket and over 15,000 supporters donating to cricket projects […]
Cricket leagues evolve as volunteers feel the pressure
In this content collaboration with Howden, the ECB’s official insurance partner for the recreational game, we discuss the changing face of grassroots cricket. There is the evolution of cricket leagues, how they’re structured and the reasons behind that. Tied into this debate are pressures on volunteers at leagues and clubs, allied with the flashpoints that […]