We’re excited to share that Lacuna Sports is partnering with Cricket Yorkshire to showcase the choices available to women’s and girls’ teams when it comes to their kit. Founded by Leigh Burns in 2019 to address the lack of choice available for female athletes, the popular brand has become the leading female cricket teamwear provider […]
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Yorkshire’s Class of 2024: The Batters
Despite a very wet start to our Yorkshire outdoor season, batting fireworks have not been in short supply. Using Play-Cricket data, we’ve put together this shortlist to highlight the highest individual batting scores in Yorkshire. 👏 Top of the pile is Haris Khan’s 297 for Salem Athletic in the Quaid-e-Azam Sunday League that I figured […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Clothing Store is Open!
Through our partnership with Serious Cricket, Cricket Yorkshire has launched its own Team Store with our branded clothing. It’s something we’ve been asked about for years so I’m delighted to be able to offer it to our readers. A selection of cricket shirts, hats and training tops with our famous green logo are available to […]
Looking ahead to 2024: A Year of equity and environment
I thought I’d talk you through some trends that are likely to unfold in grassroots cricket over 2024. A bit of crystal ball gazing combined with analysis of news from the ECB and my own observations. It is very in-depth so I’ve got these headings, if you want to jump to the relevant section. 🏏 […]
Reader Survey: How can we improve Cricket Yorkshire In 2024?
It’s that time of year. The heating is on in the Cricket Yorkshire office (with our cat asleep next to me) and planning is well underway for how this website moves forward in 2024. It’s been an incredible year here in many ways and I am always mindful that you, the reader, are at the […]
Sightscreens, insurance and benches: Our new partners
Over the coming months, we’ll be announcing new commercial partnerships with organisations. You’ll see new adverts on the website, read sponsored articles about cricket-related products and services and perhaps see them mentioned on our social media channels or in our newsletter. These collaborations fund the journalism we do as well as offering generous offers and […]
Cricketing Tales and Tea: Malton in 2023
I’m heading to Malton on Sunday 18 June for an event, organised by Kemps General Store in town. It’s taking place at The Cook’s Place and is a chat with me about my two cricket books, Cricket Yorkshire and grassroots cricket. Come along if you can, it would be lovely to meet some Cricket Yorkshire […]
Have Your Say: Cricket Yorkshire Reader Survey
Have you enjoyed reading Cricket Yorkshire? It’s been a strong year for the website in terms of numbers of visitors as well as the widest-ever coverage of clubs and leagues since we started in 2011. There have also been more competitions, offers and deals for readers to take advantage of. But we can always improve. […]
Making a donation: Ko-fi, Cricket Yorkshire & you
Since it began in 2011, cricketyorkshire.com has covered an enormous range of people, places, matches and topics. Interviews with some of the world’s best players rub shoulders with stories of village cricketers, incredible feats and in-depth analysis on club cricket. Cricket Yorkshire is here to show you the remarkable people and places involved in the […]
Who should be in this year’s Cricket Yorkshire 50?
The Cricket Yorkshire 50 shortlist is back for 2021 – and you’re invited to share who you think should be included!It’s been going a few years now but the Cricket Yorkshire 50 is this website’s annual shortlist of 50 names across Yorkshire recreational cricket. It’s a chance to celebrate the achievements of players, officials, coaches, […]