It was with a sense of contentment the prospect of cricket frequently brings that I boarded the bus to Halifax from Bradford Interchange. Retracing a chapter from my first book All Wickets Great and Small, I was going back to Queensbury Cricket Club. The highest cricket club in the country, so they reckon. You can […]
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Yorkshire South Premier League: Averages, Table and lead performers
How are cricket clubs doing so far this season in the 4 Probate & Wills Yorkshire South Premier League? Who’s leading the batting and bowling averages? What have been the surprises? Who’s challenging for the title and who’s nervously eyeing a relegation scrap? Thanks to the league Chairman Roger Pugh for this statistical feast and […]
Alan Vollans awarded British Empire Medal for services to cricket
Alan Vollans typifies the kind of cricket volunteer we can all relate to. He has been helping at Anston Cricket Club for 40 years as player, coach and instrumental in growing the game. I imagine if you’re reading this, you’ll know someone at your local club who is similarly committed to grassroots cricket. If only […]