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All change at Bingley Congs: Juniors growth and ground upgrades

May 21, 2025 by John Fuller 1 Comment

It’s Friday night at Bingley Congs Cricket Club. Having walked across the park and clambered over a wobbly gate inelegantly, the view is of junior cricket in all directions. On the second pitch, a game is underway as the young bowler gets some advice from one of the Congs coaches who is umpiring. At the […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Cricket Features, Cricket Grounds, Cricket Yorkshire Most Popular

Knaresborough stun York in YPLN Premier Division win

May 6, 2025 by Andrew Gallon 1 Comment

As you would expect of a cricket club established as long ago as 1815, Knaresborough have a storied history. Topping the remarkable achievements of the 1970s will take some doing. In an unparalleled run of success, featuring numerous league and cup triumphs, Knaresborough dominated the Airedale & Wharfedale Senior League. But the club’s Class of […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Miles Per Gallon, Yorkshire Premier League North

Refurbished Burley nets help shape the next Harry Brook

May 5, 2025 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

In this feature for total-play, we’ll look at the refurbishment work done at Burley-in-Wharfedale Cricket Club as their outdoor nets have had a major upgrade. After a scenic train journey and a short walk, I arrive at Burley; its tree-themed club emblem and sponsor Arundel Travel on the signage at the entrance. A number of […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Cricket nets, Total Play

Harry Brook: From Burley to England white-ball captain

April 7, 2025 by John Fuller

Harry Brook is used to breaking batting records and earning plaudits at the dizzying speed at which he plays. He can now add England T20 and ODI (white-ball) captain to an impressive CV. Brook said: “It’s a real honour to be named England’s white-ball captain. Ever since I was a kid playing cricket at Burley […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, England cricket, Yorkshire CCC

Counters and white coats: Cricket umpires courses in Yorkshire

February 25, 2025 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

Tim Burnley, Umpire Development Officer for the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, is telling me about life in the white coat. The experienced umpire has been officiating a few times when there’s been a run out at the non-striker’s end by the bowler which has the potential to get spicy. Usually, a batter leaving their ground early […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Cricket umpiring

Paying club cricketers: Blurring the lines

December 10, 2024 by John Fuller

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Paying cricketers has to be the single most contentious issue in club cricket and is discussed here on Cricket Yorkshire. Editor’s Note: This article has been refreshed for 2025. Do club cricketers get paid? Yes, they do – but not everyone. The majority of amateur cricketers who play in clubs and leagues are not paid. […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Cricket Yorkshire, Cricket Yorkshire Most Popular

Aire-Wharfe League: Rodley and Follifoot await vote nervously

November 19, 2024 by John Fuller 19 Comments

In the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, there is an annual vote by all member clubs, revealed at their AGM, as to whether to retain the two lowest ranked clubs – or eject them.   For 2024, the two clubs at risk of being without a cricket league to join for 2025 are Rodley and Follifoot. It is […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Bradford Cricket League, Club cricket, Pontefract & District Cricket League, Yorkshire Premier League North

Skipton Community Sports Hub opens at Sandylands

November 13, 2024 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

The Skipton Community Sports Hub is a welcome new addition at Sandylands. The £1m new facility will be home to Skipton Cricket Club, Skipton Juniors FC and Skipton Ladies AFC, as well as being available for community use – as a bar and for venue hire. Malcolm Birks, chair of the Skipton Community Sports Hub, […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Cricket Grounds, West Yorkshire Women and Girls Cricket League

Aire-Wharfe: Fitting finale at Addingham Cricket Club

September 24, 2024 by John Fuller Leave a Comment

A return to Addingham Cricket Club was long overdue; I came close in the National Village Cup until the game with Scottish side, Falkland, was won by the hosts by walkover due to a clash with cup competitions. Beyond Silsden, there’s a pleasing panorama that opens up as Bolton Road affords a long speedy straight […]

Filed Under: Aire Wharfe Cricket League, Club cricket, Editor's Choice, Recreational Cricket

Beckwithshaw win promotion to the Aire-Wharfe Premier Division

September 18, 2024 by Mark Doherty Leave a Comment

Looking back to September 2022, Beckwithshaw faced probably their fiercest local rivals, knowing that they had to win to retain their top-flight status. Ultimately, the visitors to The Stag Den, Bilton, dominated the game, relegating Beckwithshaw’s first team to Division Two. I was sitting on the boundary rope that day, covering what had been another […]

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