Have a read of our 2026 cricket helmets guide because choosing the best cricket helmet for your game and budget 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. New products lines will be added… Best cricket helmets in […]
How AI is being used by cricket clubs
AI (artificial intelligence) is increasingly being adopted in club cricket to assist volunteers with a wide range of tasks. Here, I’ll look at how your own club could think about this technology – to save time and generate income. Included are real-life examples from clubs and leagues in Yorkshire. 🚨 Proceed with caution Tools such […]
Electronic Cricket Scoreboards: Guide for Clubs
Electronic cricket scoreboards come in all shapes and sizes and in this guide, in association with Bespoke Scoreboards, we’ll share some of the features, costs and next steps a club cricket volunteer needs to consider. Electronic Cricket Scoreboards: Choosing for your club If you are exploring what updating to an electronic cricket scoreboard involves then […]
ECB County Grants Fund [2026]: All You Need to Know
The ECB County Grants Fund for 2026 is now open. In this article, I’ll share what the criteria are, how much your cricket club can apply for, timings and advice to ensure you have the best chance of getting a grant. 🚨 Before you do anything as a cricket club… pause, breathe, read the criteria […]
Outdoor cricket nets: How Yorkshire clubs achieved theirs
Club cricket nets facilities continue to be built and refurbished across the North of England to improve the quality of practice and enjoyment of the game. In this collaboration with total-play Ltd, we’ll look at three sites – Hundhill Hall, Sheriff Hutton Bridge and Middlesbrough. They vary in size, scope, materials and complexity. What they […]
Women and girls cricket: Horsforth’s rapid rise
Not so long ago, Horsforth Cricket Club had no women’s and girls’ cricket at all. Their rapid transformation since 2024 – with two softball sides and a hardball squad now competing – is one worth diving into. In the middle, the results are already gathering momentum. Horsforth’s indoor squads reached their respective 2025 Finals Day […]
Bear Cricket Teamwear: Inside their Yorkshire HQ
Join me inside Bear Cricket’s HQ for an exclusive look at the Yorkshire-based teamwear supplier’s operation. If you’re a cricket club that needs clothing for players and supporters in the new season, Bear Cricket can help. Cricket Yorkshire Offer: As website partners, we have an exclusive offer until 28 February 2026. Any club placing a […]
White Rose Trophy returns in 2026 (twice)
The White Rose Trophy – the knockout competition to decide the top Premier League club in Yorkshire – returns (twice) in 2026. Unlike previous editions that saw the four winners in the NYSD, Bradford Premier, YCSPL and Yorkshire Premier League North play semis and finals in September (based on who won the Premier Division that […]
How Teamo helps cricket clubs with safeguarding
Safeguarding responsibilities for a cricket club are vital to get right but not without admin and careful thought. In this content partnership with Teamo, we’ll look at how clubs can use their digital safeguarding features to help volunteers. Why digital safeguarding tools matter Safeguarding extends across a cricket club to ensure everyone has a safe, […]
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, […]