Olicanian Cricket Club have had quite the year. 2020 should have been a season of celebration; the first time in the top flight of the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League in their history. However, the Ilkey-based club were already reeling from their wooden pavilion being burnt to the ground in August 2019. No club should have to […]
Indian Premier League shines as the clocks go back
In the Fuller household and millions of homes around the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently the focus for anyone thirsting after live cricket to watch. If you don’t wrinkle your nose at T20 cricket then it’s proved to be a humdinger, even without any fans attending. I’ve been glued to the Indian […]
How cricket clubs can get involved with Movember
Movember is nearly here again and the moustache-growing extravaganza through November, in aid of men’s health, is well worth checking out. Cricketers and cricket clubs can support the charity that funds groundbreaking work on mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Discover more below – including new ways you can support without […]
The state of recreational cricket: Cricket Yorkshire survey
This Cricket Yorkshire survey on recreational cricket was designed to take the temperature of the game. Due to Covid-19, it has been as challenging and all-consuming as any cricket season. The impact on volunteers, the serious and overwhelming guidance to wade through, the reduced playing opportunities, the list stretches on and makes for grim reading. […]
Cricket Yorkshire 50: Grassroots cricket champions
The Cricket Yorkshire 50 is a shortlist compiled every year celebrating those who contribute to recreational cricket here in Yorkshire. It is in its fifth year and is one of the most popular articles as you get to learn more about some remarkable achievements. Due to coronavirus, it has been an unprecedented year. One that […]
All Out Cricket Coaching: Learn, play and enjoy cricket
An hour zips by talking to Scott Nicholls, Director of All Out Cricket Coaching, who has been helping young cricketers improve for over a decade now. As you’d expect, cricket coaching in Yorkshire is a competitive line of work so to stand out, make an impression and be going strong 14 years later is testament […]