You might not know that as England battle against India in the Test series, the country is ready to host the Over 60s World Cup in Chennai. Running from 18 February to 4 March, this is the second Over 60s World Cup and England go in with high hopes, having claimed the Caribbean Cup and […]
Hamzah Hussain: The architect behind Cricket Arena
Hamzah Hussain blinks at me studiously from behind a pair of dark-rimmed glasses before beginning to share how the game of cricket inspired him. It is an interview I’ve been excited about for ages. Hamzah is the architect (literally as it turns out) behind Cricket Arena, a community interest company that organises cricket tournaments in […]
How cricket clubs can avoid the risk of underinsurance
Here at Cricket Yorkshire, we’ll be sharing advice from Howden who work with the ECB to help insure cricket clubs in England and Wales. In this article, it’s a look at underinsurance to ensure clubs are covered correctly – so there are no surprises if they need to claim. After decades of writing about club […]
Brsk launch TV service – plus unlimited referrals for clubs
Our broadband partner Brsk have introduced a TV service (BetterTV) as they look to add extra value and choice, while delivering rocket-speed broadband. Tuck into of all the shows, movies and live content you could possibly want – at a low price that is hard to beat. Enjoy documentaries, sport and much more with a […]
How girls in Sheffield found cricket with Chance to Shine Street
Chance to Shine Street is a fast-paced form of cricket that is being used all over the country to support those from some of the most diverse backgrounds and disadvantaged areas. Six a side. Just twenty balls per innings. Played with a tapeball (a tennis ball encased in electrical tape to make it fly off […]
National programmes: Yorkshire’s efforts to grow the game in schools
Gareth Davis, Head of Region for South Yorkshire at the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) talked me through some of the development work being done in schools. The ECB’s national programmes of All Stars and Dynamos; those eight weeks of cricket sessions at clubs for young children, have been the remarkable catalyst for a new generation […]
Choosing club cricket teamwear: Why Serious Cricket?
Choosing a cricket teamwear supplier for your club is an important decision. It reflects your identify, showcases your sponsors and kits out your players, members and supporters. Over 2024, Cricket Yorkshire are partnering Serious Cricket in which we’ll share why they’re a strong contender to think about as well as giving you a special offer […]
New beginnings: Merger sees Warley & Elland CC at Hullen Edge
A merger that sees the formation of Warley & Elland Cricket Club has kept cricket alive at a historic ground in West Yorkshire. Warley CC, of the ENCO Halifax Cricket League, have joined forces with Elland Cricket Club; the latter resigned from the Huddersfield Cricket League towards the end of last season. The new club […]
Club cricket insurance: Latest advice from Howden for 2024
In this content collaboration with Howden, we catch up with Colin Mico to find out the latest on cricket club insurance for 2024. An insurance broker for 40+ years, Colin is a qualified coach at Caterham Cricket Club, as well as advising the Surrey Cricket Foundation and county boards. He knows the grassroots game inside […]
Bradford Premier League Fixtures: Who’s playing who in 2024?
The Gordon Rigg Bradford Premier League fixtures have been released for the 2024 season and in this article, there’s teams, opening weekend fixtures and some early transfer news. Premier League Bradford & BingleyCleckheatonFarsleyJer LaneMethleyNew FarnleyOssettPudsey CongsPudsey St LawrenceTownvilleUndercliffeWoodlands Woodlands Cricket Club are the team to beat as the club who have now won four Bradford […]