In a corner of Northamptonshire, a cricket revolution of sorts is flourishing. Cricket Deal Direct, run by Ian Anderson, is the vehicle behind Indian brand, SM, which is quietly getting a thumbs-up from more and more UK cricketers.
Phil Dicks: video analysis in county cricket
Involved with Durham County Cricket Club since 2006, Phil Dicks has now brought his considerable expertise down to Yorkshire in the field of performance analysis.
Richard Wilkinson: North Yorkshire Cricket
Richard Wilkinson’s dad was one of these that wore every single hat from secretary to chairman; Richard would follow him as he played all weekend and midweek. The Wilkinsons are a cricketing family; one of many in Yorkshire with grandfather, father and son all heavily into the game.
Usman Arshad: From Bradford to Durham
Usman Arshad is the Bradford-born twenty-one year old allrounder who is making a real impact with the four-day county Champions, Durham. Picking over the bones of his fledgling stats reveal that this professional cricketer is only just starting out – with 11 first-class games and six twenty20 appearances to his name. He bats at nine […]
Why the National Cricket Playing Survey Matters
It would not be an exaggeration to say that if you care about the game of cricket in any way, shape or form then completing the 2014 National Cricket Playing Survey can be your significant contribution to its future.
In Conversation with Fred Boycott: Forward defence is king
If you use Twitter and enjoy your cricket then chances are that the mystery of Fred Boycott may well have piqued your curiosity. With a bio that reads: ‘Yorkshire’s Greatest Living Batsman and t’finest fast bowler that ever drew breath. I say what I like and I like what I say,’ Fred is a character […]
Paying Tribute to Ian Chappell
Yorkshire cricket has a number of stalwarts embedded in the game that share names with famous cricketers, past and present. There’s David Warner; the esteemed cricket journalist and also Ian Chappell, who recently retired as Yorkshire Cricket Board Chief Executive. Cricket Boards hold a strange position to many within recreational cricket. Your average player will […]
Chris Waters on Verity’s 10 for 10
Yorkshire Post cricket correspondent Chris Waters has turned his meticulous research and love of the game towards a remarkable county bowling feat in his latest book.
Discover the Langbaurgh Cricket league
The Cricket History of Calderdale and Kirklees project began in 2004 when its founder and inspiration Peter Davies obtained a £43,000 grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund and other assistance from Huddersfield University.
Introducing Yorkshire’s Raven Cricket
Our interview with Carl Marsden, owner of new Pocklington-based bat brand, Raven Cricket, took place some time back in a Leeds café. Launching a new company, as I know myself, is a tough ask and the inspiration for diving into the world of batmaking was one I was keen to get to the bottom of.