Thornton lose unbeaten record In the Halifax Cricket League, Sowerby Bridge Church Institute 1st XI can reflect on a feather in their cap after defeating 2023 Premier Division champions Thornton. Thornton 1st XI won the Treble last season and went undefeated in all competitions. For SBCI, the three-wicket win at home and welcome 12pts came […]
CLOSED: Cricket Yorkshire Tea of the Year
*THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** A cricket tea is one of the highlights of our great game and there are lots of cricket clubs across Yorkshire who put on a fine spread in between innings. Last year, Stainland won the Cricket Yorkshire Tea of the Year with an incredible feast, though it was so tough […]
These are the weather apps you recommend for cricket
Discussing the weather might be a British obsession but it’s vital when it comes to cricket. Whether you’re prepping a cricket square, playing in a team, running a coaching session or going to watch a game, it pays to be prepared. I reached out to Cricket Yorkshire readers to get a snapshot of the weather […]
At the crease: Latest club cricket news from around Yorkshire
Woodlands off to a flier Woodlands, going for a fourth consecutive Bradford Premier League title, won at home to Farsley by eight wickets, as the season got underway. Spin dominated as Kez Ahmed (4-23) and Brad Schmulian (3-45) took centre stage before captain Tim Jackson’s unbeaten 54 and Schmulian (58 not out) claimed the win. […]
York Cricket Club: First-class practice facilities at Clifton Park
Across each year, Total Play install ECB-approved, non-turf practice facilities at clubs around the country. In this content partnership, we’ll dive into a completed project at York Cricket Club and look at the process from start to finish. The idea being to give cricket clubs a level of detail on what to expect from bespoke […]
Women and girls: Premier League reboot & Headingley conference
The women and girls’ cricket scene in Yorkshire is set for an action-packed summer at grassroots. In this collaboration with the Yorkshire Cricket Board, we share the latest news and developments. The Yorkshire Women & Girls Cricket League has had something of a reboot for 2024 with new committee members and plans. The season began […]
At the crease: Latest club cricket news from around Yorkshire
Here is a round-up of news from cricket clubs, leagues and cup competitions from across Yorkshire. Aire-Wharfe League postpone again The Aire-Wharfe Cricket League have given clubs the option to postpone their Week 2 Saturday fixtures. It’s believed to be the first time this has ever happened. In a statement on Play-Cricket, the Management Committee […]
Improve your club website and social media in minutes
As you might expect, I spend a huge amount of my year looking at club cricket websites and social media channels. It helps with research, stats, interview ideas, club visits and informs the articles we write here on Cricket Yorkshire. I thought I’d rustle up some top tips for any cricket club to do a […]
Jack Shutt: Bowling off-spin in a Harrogate shop window
Off-spinner Jack Shutt is opening up about being released by Yorkshire County Cricket Club last November and what comes next. Over five years, Jack played in 32 matches across the formats for the White Rose that yielded 36 wickets; certain potential if not spectacular returns. There were standout performances that ended up bookending his county […]
Serious Cricket: New Website, new discounts, incredible choice
The team at Serious Cricket have every reason to enter the new cricket season with a spring in their step. In this content collaboration with our website partners, we’ll share their latest news from an impressive website that looks the business to slashed prices, terrific deals and their extensive range of major cricket brands. 🎉 […]