I’m pleased to say that Hollywood sequels and eclipsed by a comeback met with a cacophony of approval (thanks for the emails) – so here is another news round-up with my own take from the past week. Enjoy, have a read and please share it around the world. đ Cutts to the quick Darley Cricket […]
Harry Brook: From Burley to England captain
Harry Brook is used to breaking batting records and earning plaudits at the dizzying speed at which he plays. He has since added England T20 and ODI (white-ball) captain to an impressive CV. Though the Test leadership will have to wait given the appointment of Joe Root for the home Pakistan series in 2026 and […]
Paying club cricketers: Blurring the lines
Paying cricketers has to be the single most contentious issue in club cricket and is discussed here on Cricket Yorkshire. We’ll update this as and when things change but it remains in out top 5 most popular articles of all-time. Editor’s Note: This article has been refreshed for 2026. Do club cricketers get paid? Yes, […]
Hollywood sequels and eclipsed by a comeback
A round-up of club cricket news in Yorkshire that caught my eye from Hollywood sequels to a comeback eclipsing a rare cosmic show. Woodlands vs New Farnley IV Quiz question⌠how many times have Woodlands 1st XI played New Farnley 1st XI this season? I make it three so far which is bordering on Fast […]
Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year 2026: Winners
The Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year 2026, supported by Yorkshire Tea has now been decided. The competition, in its fifth year, champions club cricket teas in Yorkshire, as well as the tea-makers and their stories. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to nominate a club. We say this every year […]
Playing at altitude: Yorkshireâs highest cricket grounds
The idea for this highest cricket grounds in Yorkshire feature came after I did one on the smallest grounds that got quite a bit of attention and discussion. Before researching to come up with a shortlist, I set some criteria to judge by. Youâd think that was simple enough but there are a surprising number […]
Latest on Clickgate & what it means for clubs and leagues
The Clickgate scandal has thrust Saltburn Cricket Club into the spotlight with global condemnation. It revolves around a live steamed Division Two fixture in the North Yorkshire and South Durham League. Saltburn’s second XI beat Norton by 159 runs but the dismissal of Noman Shabir sparked the controversy. There is a case to answer as […]
Village Cup: Woodhouse Grange eye Lordâs return
Woodhouse Grange are on the threshold of the National Village Cup Final at Lordâs, with Sundayâs semi-final at Cuckney to come. The cricket club, to the south-east of York, are out on their own on several fronts. Both geographically speaking amid a patchwork of fields but also with the proud record of four National Village […]
New Farnley set up Hoylandswaine Heavy Woollen Semi
The Heavy Woollen Cup quarter-final between Castleford and New Farnley offered knockout cricket in a prestigious tournament between two ECB Premier League champions. Iâll bundle up the travel prelude by saying the Knottingley service from platform 13b at Leeds station might wheeze and rattle but is stoutly reliable. The walk to Savile Park could be […]
Ella Claridge interview: A Blaze with a Bear
In the third of our series of interviews with cricketers who are Bear Cricket ambassadors, I spoke with USA & Blaze wicketkeeper-batter Ella Claridge. From Buckingham to Bear Ellaâs association with Bear Cricket began with a recommendation as these things often do. Sheâs been with the brand some five years since the journey into the […]