It takes a particular set of circumstances to get me out of bed any earlier than absolutely necessary on a Sunday morning while a sleepy fog is still swirling. The prospect of cricket in November will just about do it. Though I reckoned a 10am start was particularly keen for this women’s indoor league match […]
Team selection at cricket clubs: The ultimate Rubik’s Cube
Cricket team selection has been on my radar to write about for ages. So many angles. It can be pretty controversial and I’ve worn the various hats as peripheral cricketer to captain with the nuances and pressures that come with both. If we take it as given that everyone wants to play, how do cricket […]
Why cricket clubs might need a new lease of life
One of the trending topics on my travels this year for Cricket Yorkshire has been land ownership and the restrictions imposed on cricket clubs. In this article with Howden, our insurance partner, we’ll look at some of the issues relating to leases that may affect clubs, as well as their insurance. (This is a general […]
Darfield reset: A warning shot for other clubs?
If I got a pound for every time someone told me “bang average” cricketers were expecting to be paid handsomely then, ironically, I could earn a fortune myself. Darfield Cricket Club of the Yorkshire Cricket Southern Premier League (YCSPL) are the latest club to assess their squad strength and future direction. Their first team have […]
Clock ticking at Kirkstall Educational with Yorkshire Water
Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club, of the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, have fingers crossed that a current Yorkshire Water project finishes on time for the 2026 season. The water company is installing a new storage tank at Kirkstall’s ground so there is currently a cavernous hole in the outfield at the far end. According to a Yorkshire […]
Best Cricket Shoes: Cricketers Guide [2026]
Want the best cricket shoes that you can afford? Searching for cricket spikes or bowling boots online is time-consuming and not without drama – so let Cricket Yorkshire guide you. Need the best cricket shoes for fast bowlers? We can help. Keen to get independent advice on adidas cricket shoes? We’ll cover various cricket brands […]
Best Cricket Bats: Cricketers Guide [2026]
Need the best cricket bat in 2026 for your budget? Want the latest ranges from New Balance cricket bats, GM bats or Gray-Nicolls? Good news! Our Cricket Bat Guide will give you advice and links while we are teaming up with Bear Cricket for 2026. This stellar Yorkshire company sell Grade 1 English willow bats […]
Reader Survey: Shaping Cricket Yorkshire in 2026
Hi, it’s John here at CYHQ. I trust autumn is treating you well and cricket remains on your radar. We will have weekly articles right the way through the Winter and into 2026. I thought I’d put together a survey to get your feedback on the website and what we cover in future. It’s not […]
Cricket Yorkshire partners with Bespoke Scoreboards for 2025-26
Bespoke Scoreboards, the Yorkshire-based family business who manufacture and install cricket scoreboards for clubs and schools, have agreed to partner with Cricket Yorkshire for 2025-26. We will be showcasing why their scoreboards are so popular, particularly here in Yorkshire, and the personal service you get from initial enquiry to site visit to delivery, installation and […]
HiTZ Cricket comes to Bradford’s Wardley House
HiTZ Cricket, the state-of-the-art indoor cricket training facility, has arrived in Bradford at Wardley House. Decide how fast the bowling is, whether it’s spin, pace, a village pie-chucker or an international superstar. Ultimate control in your hands. Level up your game with AI-powered bowling machines using hard balls, ball-tracking tech, instant video replays and personalised […]