Cricketer Chris Metcalf shares his candid story about struggling with mental health and the unexpected power of a cricket bat sticker. Warning: This article contains references to self-harm and depression. Life changed dramatically for Chris Metcalf when he woke up suddenly in the middle of the night and, in his own words: ‘I thought I […]
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Recreational cricket after 17 May: Spectators are back
Those involved in recreational cricket are looking forward to more restrictions easing, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) moves to Step 3 of its roadmap from 17 May. The article below will summarise what the next phase (Step 3 in the ECB’s Roadmap) looks like for England, as well as my own thoughts […]
Club development and community at Calverley St Wilfrid’s
Andrew Gallon learns about club development, junior ambitions and more at Calverley St Wilfrid’s who welcomed Saltaire in the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League’s Waddilove Cup. My latest search for cricket at a setting in line with COVID guidance took me to Leeds City Council-owned Victoria Park, Calverley. It is a smashing facility, popular with village residents, […]
Can bamboo ever replace willow in cricket bats?
Bamboo in cricket bats? This Cricket Yorkshire article was originally written in 2014 but given that scientists have revealed a new 2021 study that lends further weight to the potential of bamboo in cricket, it feels right to re-share it. Have a read and leave a comment! The world’s largest supplier of English willow for […]
Byron Boshoff eyes a season of promise at Wakefield Thornes
Bill Marshall chats to Byron Boshoff of Wakefield Thornes about playing Premier League cricket in South Yorkshire. Any overseas batsman with serious pretensions sets themselves a four-figure target for the season when playing in English league cricket. 28-year-old South African Byron Boshoff is no exception. The former Stellenbosch University student certainly made a decent start, […]
Alan Igglesden: My battle with a brain tumour
Former Kent & England bowler Alan Igglesden, affectionately known as Iggy, has a remarkable life story to share based around his battle with brain cancer. The original interview below came about through a combination of Twitter and the offer of ginger cake. Note from John: This is an updated article to reflect Iggy’s journey since […]