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Trophies and transformation at Stainland
The revival of Stainland Cricket Club was on my mind as we headed into Halifax en route to the Calderdale village. The trip was partly to drop off a brand-new trophy as the club had won the world-famous Cricket Yorkshire Tea of the Year. Competition sponsor Yorkshire Tea had designed a new trophy and I […]
In search of cricket: Third time lucky at Glasshouses
It’s a strange state of affairs when you’re in the cricket season and it’s devilishly difficult to find any cricket. Having pored over weather apps, listened to forecasts and looked at who was playing where, the prospect of week two of league cricket looked a little brighter. After 20 April fixtures had been postponed by […]
At the Crease: Latest club cricket news from around Yorkshire
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 […]
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 […]