As Somerset set about surpassing Yorkshire’s total of 253 at Headingley, it was time to swap the press box for tea and cake with Mr Carson from the BBC’s Downton Abbey.
The battle for copyright on social media
When football’s Premier League first announced that it intended to clamp down on fans who post clips of goals via video sharing service, Vine, it re-invigorated a copyright debate…which we jumped into with both feet.
Castleford CC: Welcome to Cas-Vegas
Northern Rail’s wheezing bone-rattler from Leeds unceremoniously deposits me at Castleford station; a bleak cul-de-sac with a car park and The Station pub that straddles the corner between Welbeck Street and Enterprise Way.
Yorkshire Cricket Board Awards 2014
The Yorkshire Cricket Board’s Outstanding Services to Cricket Awards, known as OSCAs, was held on Thursday 7th August when Yorkshire cricket honoured the achievements and service given by a range of volunteers within recreational cricket across the county.
SM Cricket Revolution in Northampton
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 […]