Simon Barraclough, Secretary of Morley Cricket Club in the Bradford Premier League, offered his thoughts on what coronavirus has been like for his club and looks ahead. Give us a snapshot of what it’s been like as a club official? What has Morley CC been doing? I’m writing to you on another sensational day for […]
Bradford Cricket League
How might missing a full season affect clubs and cricketers?
Bradford Cricket League writer Reg Nelson explores the impact of missing a full cricket season on player performances and clubs’ prospects across the leagues. *** As it’s getting increasingly likely that the local leagues in Yorkshire won’t start because of the dreaded coronavirus, there will be much conjecture about the financial state of clubs and […]
What do Bradford Cricket League grounds look like from the air?
Bradford Cricket League photographer Ray Spencer is one of the few cricket photographers I know who has a drone as well as a mighty collection of cameras and lenses. In this series of stunning photos, here’s captured a bird’s eye view of Yorkshire cricket clubs and their surroundings. Ironically, now would probably be the perfect […]
A nod and a munch to the best cricket teas in Yorkshire
This article has been updated as of 20 November 2019 Those of you who are regular readers of Cricket Yorkshire will know that I flag up the quality of the cricket teas around the county during my adventures. Purely for academic purposes and nothing whatsoever to do with a voracious sweet tooth, I’ve built an […]
Woodlands aim for continuity and more success in 2020
Bill Marshall talks to Woodlands’ Secretary Brian Pearson about the momentum and trophies built in the Bradford Cricket League over the years. ** Since the Bradford League began in 1903, six clubs have had their periods of dominance. Great Horton were the first team to which the adjective great could be applied, winning the league […]
Woodlands win the Bradford Premier League at Undercliffe
A trip to Undercliffe Cricket Club to watch Woodlands try to clinch the Bradford Premier League title was to travel high above the city. Up, up past Bradford Cathedral, Carlton Bolling College to Intake Road, a cricketing heartland complete with white walls and a swirling wind. The game was reduced to 80 overs due to […]
