The Alan Igglesden Softball Festival brought nearly a hundred junior cricketers together at Beckfoot Lane in Bingley back in August. Hosted by Bingley Congs Cricket Club, it saw 12 teams across six pitches take part in mixed under-9 and under-12 girls tournaments. Among those juniors whacking the ball around was Beth, Iggy’s daughter. Photo below […]
Interviews
Stornoway to Skipton: Daniel Kennedy on club cricket & PR wins
Daniel Kennedy, Director of Source Marketing (below left), the Leeds-based PR, marketing and social media agency, is a born storyteller. In this sponsored article, we discuss an Outer Hebrides family record, father and sons in the same XI at Skipton and how Source can win clients press coverage far and wide. (Photo above: Recreation of […]
Bradford Premier League: Townville face their moment of truth
The end game is in sight for Townville Cricket Club’s 1st XI after a stunning season. Their first-team squad are in contention – just – for their debut Bradford Premier Cricket League title, while also in the national final of the Vitality Club T20 Cup. To cast an eye over this rollercoaster, I caught up […]
Kohler-Cadmore: Hoylandswaine 1st XI eye landmark season
Ben Kohler-Cadmore, captain of Hoylandswaine Cricket Club’s first eleven, is gearing up for a seismic last push of the season. They have already lifted the Huddersfield Premier Cricket League’s ECB Premiership title and the Sykes Cup for good measure. In this interview, Ben and I pick over the season so far, chat about captaincy, ambition, […]
Village Cricket Co: Bats, MCC Rules & 2027 Plans
If you geek out on cricket bats, you’re going to love this. Village Cricket Co Founder Freddie Chatt shares how this cheeky upstart brand has won over players and parents seeking simple and affordable equipment. We’ve partnered for a number of years as the popular choice for village cricket sloggers and prodders continues to champion […]
Eight regions, one goal: The YCF’s new approach for clubs and leagues
Interviewing Richard Wilkinson, the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation’s Head of Clubs and Leagues, gave a chance to dive into the organisation’s strategy and thinking. I have partnered with the YCF (formerly Yorkshire Cricket Board) for well over a decade to share insights, interviews and programmes from across the region. 2026 is a year of change with […]
Village Cup: Woodhouse Grange eye Lord’s return
Woodhouse Grange are on the threshold of the National Village Cup Final at Lord’s, with Sunday’s semi-final at Cuckney to come. The cricket club, to the south-east of York, are out on their own on several fronts. Both geographically speaking amid a patchwork of fields but also with the proud record of four National Village […]
New Farnley set up Hoylandswaine Heavy Woollen Semi
The Heavy Woollen Cup quarter-final between Castleford and New Farnley offered knockout cricket in a prestigious tournament between two ECB Premier League champions. I’ll bundle up the travel prelude by saying the Knottingley service from platform 13b at Leeds station might wheeze and rattle but is stoutly reliable. The walk to Savile Park could be […]
Ella Claridge interview: A Blaze with a Bear
In the third of our series of interviews with cricketers who are Bear Cricket ambassadors, I spoke with USA & Blaze wicketkeeper-batter Ella Claridge. From Buckingham to Bear Ella’s association with Bear Cricket began with a recommendation as these things often do. She’s been with the brand some five years since the journey into the […]
Jonny Tattersall: A Leicestershire Fox with a Yorkshire Bear
In the second of our series of interviews with cricketers who are Bear Cricket ambassadors, I spoke with Leicestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Tattersall. As a former Yorkshire County Cricket Club captain and White Rose stalwart for over a decade, many of our readers will know Jonny, a popular figure at Headingley. Kit emergency Tattersall’s links with […]