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 […]
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Weetwood to Arthington: Tribute to Tony Hutton
Bill Marshall gives his tribute to Tony Hutton who was well-known and liked in Yorkshire cricketing circles. Tony wrote for Cricket Yorkshire and it was always a pleasure to discuss the grassroots game with him. *** Some would think that “cricket nut” is a derogatory term. Others may treat it as a badge of honour. […]
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 […]
Cricket Yorkshire 50: Champions of recreational cricket
The Cricket Yorkshire 50 is this website’s annual shortlist that gives a nod to those who contribute to recreational cricket here in Yorkshire. It is in its sixth year and is one of the most popular articles as you get to find out about other clubs, leagues, volunteers and achievements. This is the first full […]
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, […]
Sixes under the stars: Tape ball cricket in Keighley
It’s rare to head out to watch a cricket tournament at 6pm and this evening was particularly special; a chance to watch the only day/night tape ball competition in Yorkshire for the first time. Tape ball cricket is something I’ve wanted to watch for years and for one reason or another, it hasn’t quite happened. […]
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back!
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back – after it took a pause during the 2020 season! There will be interviews during the season, exclusives from Cricket Yorkshire and as much coverage as possible of recreational cricket. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and many others! To kick things off, here’s a recap […]
Cricket Yorkshire drone launches to wild acclaim
Cricket Yorkshire has a new addition to the team – and one that will be adding a fresh perspective to the website’s coverage over summer. Our new drone will be our eyes in the skies to give you aerial footage of cricket grounds and Yorkshire landscapes. It’s been an education getting up to speed with […]
Cricket Yorkshire is 10 Not Out
During December, I’ll be celebrating the milestone of being 10 not out here on Cricket Yorkshire. It’s a chance to re-publish past articles you won’t have seen and reflect on some of the changes Yorkshire cricket has experienced over a decade. You can join in on social media with your own comments, favourite articles and […]