Megan Hodkinson is my latest guest on the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast as we discussed how she got into cricket in the first place, her success with Yorkshire age-groups and a long-term association with Wrenthorpe. Over this half-hour episode, there’s her approach to captaincy as well as the momentum building within the squad as they push […]
Yorkshire Disability Cricket teams enjoy county league return
After a season without league fixtures, Yorkshire Terriers and Yorkshire Tykes are back playing in the National Disabled Cricket League. The ECB National Disabled Cricket League covers the D40 Hardball competition (where Yorkshire Tykes play) and the Super9’s Softball competition (where Yorkshire Terriers play). Cricketers with either a physical disability, learning disability or hearing impairment […]
Paying club cricketers: Blurring the lines
Paying cricketers has to be the single most contentious issue in club cricket and is tackled here on Cricket Yorkshire. Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2018 but has been refreshed. This isn’t a short read…but then it isn’t a cut-and-dried conversation. When I moved to Yorkshire, I was astonished at the rumoured […]
How do we best support volunteers at cricket clubs?
Volunteering in cricket is something I frequently think about, because it’s so integral to the fortunes of the recreational game. It’s a well-worn truth that club cricket wouldn’t exist without those stalwarts. I was walking with my wife the other day and a gentleman was in a high-vis jacket collecting litter in our neighbourhood. More […]
Make Money For Your Cricket Club: New E-course launches
If you are involved in running a cricket club, perhaps serve on a committee, handle the sponsorship, or volunteer in another capacity, I have some exciting news… Over the last year, I’ve been developing a new e-course for you, called Make Money for Your Cricket Club. Its goal is to support every cricket club, whatever […]
Best Cricket Shoes: 2021 Cricketers Guide
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. Get ready for perils and pitfalls of everything from toe guards to the fevered debate that is cushioning. Want the best cricket shoes for fast […]