A direct message on Twitter recently gave me pause to smile, think of a friend who is no longer with us, his wonderful family and the legacy he has left behind. It also prompted fond flashbacks of apple crumble but we’ll come to that. Alan Igglesden (above right), known to everyone as Iggy, played for […]
Live stream your club cricket matches with FrogBox
The popularity of FrogBox has seen over 500 cricket clubs across the UK live stream their matches over the last couple of years. In this article, we’ll look at the costs, equipment, benefits and what’s new for 2024. After you’ve done your research, if your club decides to buy a streaming kit, there’s good news… […]
Does your cricket club need more pitches this year?
The Flicx pitch has been a game-changer since it launched in the UK in 2001. While it has attracted global headlines for facilitating games from Kilimanjaro to the subterranean depths of Honister Slate Mine, it’s at clubs and schools where the impact has been most impressive. In this content collaboration with Flicx, we’ll share how […]
Wickersley Vixens crowned Women and Girls’ Indoor Champions of Yorkshire
Wickersley Vixens are the inaugural Women & Girls’ Indoor County Champions of Yorkshire after the finals took place last Saturday March 9 at S20 The Boundary in Sheffield. The Vixens, who were South Yorkshire indoor champions, beat York University (winners of North and East Yorkshire) by 44 runs in the final game. Earlier, West Yorkshire’s […]
Viking Cricket: Quality Yorkshire Cricket Bats
If you think about it, Viking Cricket is about as Yorkshire as it gets. The award-winning English willow cricket bats sell around the world from their Silsden HQ but the DNA has both a Scandinavian and White Rose heritage. That’s literally the case for Managing Director Jeff Wilson whose family roots can be traced back […]
Scarborough Cricket Festival Book: Last of the Summer Wickets
Much has changed since I wrote my cricket book about the Scarborough Cricket Festival called Last of the Summer Wickets which was published in May 2019. (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that I earn a few pence extra per copy if you buy via this link on Amazon. No […]
FrogBox Webinar for Cricket Clubs: Thursday 14 March 7pm
Cricket Yorkshire & FrogBox are hosting a webinar on Thursday 14 Match at 7pm for cricket clubs, leagues, schools or universities on how to live stream your matches. You’re welcome to register & come along to find out more, ask questions and discover the benefits, what’s included, costs and ways to monetise live streaming. In […]
Best Cricket Helmets: Cricketers Guide [2024]
We’ve produced a cricket helmets guide because choosing the best cricket helmet takes time and effort. Here at Cricket Yorkshire, we thought we’d do the research to give you trusted advice as well as links to buy. Note From John: Cricket Yorkshire is reader-supported. That means when you buy through links on our website, I […]
Best Junior Cricket Bats Guide [2024]
We’ve written our guide to the best junior cricket bats because choosing the best cricket bat for junior cricketers comes with a few things to consider carefully. Here at Cricket Yorkshire, we’ve done the research to give you sensible advice as well as links to buy – with discounts too! 🏏 Incredible Choice at Serious […]
Best Cricket Shoes: Cricketers Guide [2024]
Want the best cricket shoes that your money can buy? Searching for cricket spikes, trainers or boots online is time-consuming and not without drama – so let Cricket Yorkshire guide you. Need to know the best cricket shoes for fast bowlers? We can help. Need independent advice on buying adidas cricket shoes? We’ll cover various […]