Cricketer Chris Metcalf shares his candid story about struggling with mental health and the unexpected power of a cricket bat sticker. Warning: This article contains references to self-harm and depression. Life changed dramatically for Chris Metcalf when he woke up suddenly in the middle of the night and, in his own words: ‘I thought I […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back!
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back – after it took a pause during the 2020 season! There will be interviews during the season, exclusives from Cricket Yorkshire and as much coverage as possible of recreational cricket. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and many others! To kick things off, here’s a recap […]
Can bamboo ever replace willow in cricket bats?
Bamboo in cricket bats? This Cricket Yorkshire article was originally written in 2014 but given that scientists have revealed a new 2021 study that lends further weight to the potential of bamboo in cricket, it feels right to re-share it. Have a read and leave a comment! The world’s largest supplier of English willow for […]
Girlington race to victory over Yorkshire Friends at Hirst Lane
This Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League encounter saw Yorkshire Friends host Girlington at Hirst Wood, on the outskirts of Saltaire. It’s an area I know very well having played a few seasons at Shipley Providence, a stone’s throw away on the other side of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Today, ‘Prov’ didn’t have a […]
Cricket Yorkshire drone launches to wild acclaim
Cricket Yorkshire has a new addition to the team – and one that will be adding a fresh perspective to the website’s coverage over summer. Our new drone will be our eyes in the skies to give you aerial footage of cricket grounds and Yorkshire landscapes. It’s been an education getting up to speed with […]
National Village Cup: Yorkshire teams aim for Lord’s
The National Village Cup is back for 2021 and nearly 350 clubs have entered the 50th edition of this famous tournament. This year, the headline sponsor is Voneus who do rural broadband (an excellent fit with a village cricket competition if ever there was one). As you’d expect, there is plenty of Yorkshire pedigree. Past […]
Should we have a one-hour pause in recreational cricket?
The news that there is to be a one-hour pause in recreational cricket between 3pm and 4pm on Saturday 17 April (as a mark of respect during the funeral of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh) was a surprise to me. The official line is that the ECB is asking clubs to ‘pause’ play […]
How Flicx artificial cricket pitches can help clubs grow
Artificial cricket pitches have come a long way since the cricket matting of my school days where the worn carpet in the nets was more for decorative purposes. Now, cricket clubs and schools are able to enjoy reliable bounce on surfaces that seam and spin, thanks to the latest generation of roll-out, non-turf cricket pitches. […]
Schools cricket in Yorkshire: What’s the latest?
Since schools went back on 8 March, the challenge of getting as many kids as possible playing cricket in Yorkshire has been a primary focus. As administrators of the grassroots game in the county, the staff at the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) are the ones planning and implementing that vision, in the context of Covid. […]
Recreational cricket ready for outdoors April return
Recreational cricket has received a major boost as the 2021 outdoor season got the green light from the UK Government. From 29 March, organised team sports can be played again outdoors, which means club cricket should be able to start in April, assuming the ECB’s guidance is circulated in time. Editor’s update – Here is […]