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 […]
Last Man Stands: Enter a team and get a set of coloured pads
Cricket Yorkshire is delighted to partner Last Man Stands this year to help more people play the game across the region. Here, I’ll introduce the exciting 8-a-side format and there’s an exclusive Cricket Yorkshire offer, if you sign up a team for the 2021 season. EVERY new LMS team that signs up and quotes ‘CRICKETYORKSHIRE’ […]
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. […]
ENDED: Win a personalised cricket scorecard from any match
In the first Cricket Yorkshire competition of the year, we’re delighted to team up with Cricket Scorecards to put you all in the mood for the 2021 season. Do you want to capture your best performance with bat or ball? Maybe there’s a game where your team won the league or is special to your […]
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. […]
What does Yorkshire Cricket Board affiliation offer?
The Yorkshire’s Cricket Board (YCB) has its affiliation package available for any cricket club to take advantage of. Here, we’ll look at what’s included, prices and why your cricket club will benefit. Before we get to the enormous amount you receive in terms of advice, funding and free tickets, it’s worth saying that over 95% […]