I am sat on a train in Leeds station going nowhere. On the plus side, it can’t be as serious as the day before when the whole place was closed due to a signalling problem. The plan had been to Doncaster Town Women’s 1st XI versus Sessay Emeralds in the Yorkshire Women & Girls Cricket […]
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Flames, trains and cow-whispering at Newton-le-Willows
Reading the stories written by John and Andrew in the past week, it appears last weekend was a nightmare of plans made and then broken due to the band of bad weather that swept the UK and Ireland from the south up to the north. As the week went on, the weather improved and although […]
One weekend, short games: Kirkheaton & Upper Haugh excel
One weekend, two short games. Cricket’s unpredictable nature ranks highly amongst the sport’s many appeals, but it is very frustrating for the spectator when what looks, on paper, like being a tight contest turns out, on grass, to be nothing of the sort. So it was, on the last weekend of July, when a Saturday […]
Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year 2025: Winners
The Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year 2025 competition had a fantastic response from those in the recreational game. It is sponsored by Yorkshire Tea who have supported this recognition of volunteers and cricket teas from the very beginning with trophies, prizes and lots of tea. With more entries than last year, plenty of clubs […]
Rain halts weekend games before Monday cup final drama
Harrogate CC Women welcomed St. Chad’s Broomfield CC, while Kirk Hammerton faced Spofforth CC in a rain-affected weekend of Yorkshire cricket, covered by Mark Doherty. High risk of pluvial One of the things that you’ll have probably noticed when reading the musings of John, Andrew or myself…is the fact that we all seem to spend […]
Best Cricket Helmets: Cricketers Guide [2025]
Have a read of our 2025 cricket helmets guide because choosing the best cricket helmet for your game and budget takes time and effort. Here at Cricket Yorkshire, we thought we’d do the research to give you trusted advice, as well as links to buy. 👍 Links will direct you to our website partner Pro:Direct Cricket. […]
Best Cricket Bats: Cricketers Guide [2025]
Need the best cricket bat in 2025 for your budget? Want the latest ranges from New Balance cricket bats, GM bats or Gray-Nicolls? Good news! Our Cricket Bat Guide will give you advice and links while we are teaming up with Bear Cricket for 2025. This stellar Yorkshire company sell Grade 1 English willow bats […]
Scenery and sportmanship in the evening shadows at Kildale
Some cricket grounds you drive past, and think: “One day, I must watch a game there.” Thirty-odd years ago, I was domiciled in Great Ayton (on reflection, I’m not sure I’ve lived anywhere nicer), and hiked regularly on and around the North Yorkshire Moors. Many journeys to walk starting points took me along the Easby […]
Refurbish your outdoor cricket facilities with total-play Ltd
For this content collaboration with total-play Ltd, we’ll look at how cricket clubs and schools can refurbish a non-turf match pitch or outdoor net facility. Not everyone has the need or budget to build a brand-new non-turf practice facility – though we’ve highlighted examples of total-play nets installations here on the website over the years. […]
Bear Cricket Teamwear: The perfect fit for your club
This is a dive into the world of Bear Cricket teamwear so cricket clubs needing clothing can have everything they require in one place. There’s a form to enquire too (with no-obligation to buy). The number one reason for choosing Bear Cricket that leaps out at me is that they are a well-respected manufacturer (based […]