Across club cricket, the temperature is rising – in more ways than one – as incidents like ‘Clickgate’ at Saltburn have laid bare. An interview with returning England Test captain Joe Root, speaking to the Sky Sports Podcast, revealed the excessive burden that Covid had on the Yorkshireman. Fast-changing circumstances that were hard to plan […]
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Alan Igglesden Softball Festival returns to Bingley
The Alan Igglesden Softball Festival brought nearly a hundred junior cricketers together at Beckfoot Lane in Bingley back in August. Hosted by Bingley Congs Cricket Club, it saw 12 teams across six pitches take part in mixed under-9 and under-12 girls tournaments. Among those juniors whacking the ball around was Beth, Iggy’s daughter. Photo below […]
Stornoway to Skipton: Daniel Kennedy on club cricket & PR wins
Daniel Kennedy, Director of Source Marketing (below left), the Leeds-based PR, marketing and social media agency, is a born storyteller. In this sponsored article, we discuss an Outer Hebrides family record, father and sons in the same XI at Skipton and how Source can win clients press coverage far and wide. (Photo above: Recreation of […]
Bradford Premier League: Townville face their moment of truth
The end game is in sight for Townville Cricket Club’s 1st XI after a stunning season. Their first-team squad are in contention – just – for their debut Bradford Premier Cricket League title, while also in the national final of the Vitality Club T20 Cup. To cast an eye over this rollercoaster, I caught up […]
Latest reviews of Brews on the Boundary (September)
Brews on the Boundary: Travels to Yorkshire’s cricket clubs is my new club cricket book that was published on 8 June 2026. This is an entertaining travelogue around Yorkshire’s cricket clubs from the 2024 & 2025 seasons with my adventures, conversations and observations. Stories include the pavilion moved across a motorway, a clubhouse bought on […]
Kohler-Cadmore: Hoylandswaine 1st XI eye landmark season
Ben Kohler-Cadmore, captain of Hoylandswaine Cricket Club’s first eleven, is gearing up for a seismic last push of the season. They have already lifted the Huddersfield Premier Cricket League’s ECB Premiership title and the Sykes Cup for good measure. In this interview, Ben and I pick over the season so far, chat about captaincy, ambition, […]
Village Cricket Co: Bats, MCC Rules & 2027 Plans
If you geek out on cricket bats, you’re going to love this. Village Cricket Co Founder Freddie Chatt shares how this cheeky upstart brand has won over players and parents seeking simple and affordable equipment. We’ve partnered for a number of years as the popular choice for village cricket sloggers and prodders continues to champion […]
Eight regions, one goal: The YCF’s new approach for clubs and leagues
Interviewing Richard Wilkinson, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation’s Head of Clubs and Leagues, gave a chance to dive into the organisation’s strategy and thinking. I have partnered with the YCF (formerly Yorkshire Cricket Board) for well over a decade to share insights, interviews and programmes from across the region. 2026 is a year of change with […]
Upper Wharfedale postcard: The hash, Stripey Badger and sixes
Saturday took us to the Yorkshire Dales village of Grassington for a bite to eat and the Theakston Nidderdale Cricket League. Upper Wharfedale, league leaders in Division 1, were at home against Ben Rhydding. First, a very important pit stop at Cobblestones Café, where their breakfast hash of potato, sausages and fried bacon was beautifully […]
Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Awards – Judging commences
The Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Awards are now closed for judging. Thanks to everyone who nominated – These awards (five trophy winners) are a way to recognise the contributions from those right across Yorkshire recreational cricket. Once we have judged all the entries, we’ll announce the winners and any Highly Commended volunteers on this page […]