If you’re talking about cricket coach education in Yorkshire then a chat with Kevin Gresham is the best place to start. He’s the Yorkshire Cricket Board’s Coach Development Manager and has been integral to the training of thousands of coaches across the region over many years. During our interview on Zoom, we discuss Kevin’s own […]
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Heavy Woollen Cup: Leagues, teams and fixtures for 2025
The 2025 Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Cup draw has now been made and there are plenty of talking points. In this article, I’ll share the headlines, the first round draw and thoughts on the competition. Six Yorkshire leagues As you’d expect, 2024 Heavy Woollen Cup champions Wakefield Thornes (above) of the Yorkshire Cricket Southern Premier […]
ACS Cricket Ground Equipment: Decades of serving clubs
ACS Cricket Equipment have a journey that centres on the Shaws and their family business based in the West Yorkshire village of Calverley. Over many years, they’ve forged a stellar reputation by providing sightscreens, roll-on cricket covers, flatsheet covers and roll-on cricket nets to grounds across the country. There’s a high chance that your club […]
Anthony McGrath: Q&As, club cricket and digital scouting
Anthony McGrath, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s new Men’s Head Coach, is discussing the fact that he’s only just arrived but is already going on tour. It was announced in October that the former Essex Director of Cricket had signed a five-year contract with Yorkshire. His pedigree speaks for itself with the Double of the County […]
Crowdfunder: Proven fundraising for cricket clubs
In association with Crowdfunder UK, here’s a look at the success of crowdfunding for cricket clubs, Sport England match funding and a key webinar on February 12. Crowdfunding has been proven to work time and again for recreational cricket. With 150+ cricket projects, £1.2m+ raised for cricket and over 15,000 supporters donating to cricket projects […]
Cricket leagues evolve as volunteers feel the pressure
In this content collaboration with Howden, the ECB’s official insurance partner for the recreational game, we discuss the changing face of grassroots cricket. There is the evolution of cricket leagues, how they’re structured and the reasons behind that. Tied into this debate are pressures on volunteers at leagues and clubs, allied with the flashpoints that […]
ECB County Grants Fund [2025]: How to apply & top tips
The ECB County Grants Fund for 2025 opens on 1 February. In this article, I’ll share the themes, how much your cricket club can apply for, timings and a few top tips to give you the best chance. ECB County Grant Fund 2025 eligibility – Who can apply? All ECB-affiliated clubs in England and Wales […]
Bear Cricket Teamwear: The perfect fit for your club
Since we announced the partnership, I’ve been learning about Bear Cricket teamwear so cricket clubs looking for a new supplier could have everything they need in one place here. The number one reason that leaps out at me is that they are a well-respected manufacturer (based in West Yorkshire) who fully control everything from enquiry […]
total-play partners with Cricket Yorkshire for 2025
Cricket Yorkshire is delighted to share news of a renewed partnership with total-play for 2025. Total Play are experts when it comes to cricket pitches and they support clubs and schools with natural & artificial cricket pitch design & construction. Over years, we have showcased the many non-turf cricket nets they have built here in […]
Latest player moves in Yorkshire’s Premier Leagues
January can mean only one thing. Snow? Indoor cricket nets? Well, both actually but I was thinking of winter recruitment to strengthen squads for 2025. Since my last feature picking out eight player moves for 2025, there’s been more deals done. If opportunity presents itself, I will dabble with the moves from other Yorkshire leagues […]