Olicanian Cricket Club have had quite the year. 2020 should have been a season of celebration; the first time in the top flight of the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League in their history. However, the Ilkey-based club were already reeling from their wooden pavilion being burnt to the ground in August 2019. No club should have to […]
Indian Premier League shines as the clocks go back
In the Fuller household and millions of homes around the world, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is currently the focus for anyone thirsting after live cricket to watch. If you don’t wrinkle your nose at T20 cricket then it’s proved to be a humdinger, even without any fans attending. I’ve been glued to the Indian […]
Watch cricket on Amazon Prime for free
Watch cricket on Amazon Prime for free? Really? Get ready for cricket documentaries, dramas and everything else that Amazon Prime Video offers. If you like your rugby union too, the Autumn Nations Cup is showing live from 13 November. How does it work? This article is flagging up Amazon Prime Video’s free 30-day trial. If […]
The state of recreational cricket: Cricket Yorkshire survey
This Cricket Yorkshire survey on recreational cricket was designed to take the temperature of the game. Due to Covid-19, it has been as challenging and all-consuming as any cricket season. The impact on volunteers, the serious and overwhelming guidance to wade through, the reduced playing opportunities, the list stretches on and makes for grim reading. […]
Cricket Yorkshire 50: Grassroots cricket champions
The Cricket Yorkshire 50 is a shortlist compiled every year celebrating those who contribute to recreational cricket here in Yorkshire. It is in its fifth year and is one of the most popular articles as you get to learn more about some remarkable achievements. Due to coronavirus, it has been an unprecedented year. One that […]
All Out Cricket Coaching: Learn, play and enjoy cricket
An hour zips by talking to Scott Nicholls, Director of All Out Cricket Coaching, who has been helping young cricketers improve for over a decade now. As you’d expect, cricket coaching in Yorkshire is a competitive line of work so to stand out, make an impression and be going strong 14 years later is testament […]
State of the Grassroots Game: Cricket Yorkshire Survey
This survey is now closed! Cricket Yorkshire is doing a survey which aims to hear from players, officials, spectators, clubs and leagues on the state of the grassroots game and what the future holds. We want to receive your feedback to understand the challenges, successes and current thinking in this most extraordinary of seasons. Did […]
Howard Ferguson: The voice of Headingley
As Yorkshire County Cricket Club pushed for advantage against Lancashire in the Bob Willis Trophy, there was a notable voice missing. Howard Ferguson has been the stadium announcer at Headingley (and sometimes Lord’s) for a number of years now. With no spectators due to Covid-19, his dulcet tones wafting over the airwaves have been temporarily […]
Quickscore: A cricket scoreboard with a difference
What do you use a cricket scoreboard for? If your cricket club or school is only thinking of it in terms of wickets, runs and overs then you’re missing out. In this content partnership with Quickscore, we’ll explore the world of LED scoreboards and how they can revolutionise cricket scores but also income generation. Quickscore […]
South Yorkshire Cricket League merger moves closer
The South Yorkshire Cricket League and the Yorkshire South Premier League plan to merge for 2021. Cricket Yorkshire understands that the two South Yorkshire cricket leagues have been in dialogue and there is agreement in principal, subject to approval by the respective clubs towards the end of the year. Why would two cricket leagues in […]