Sport England’s potential removal as a statutory consultee for planning applications would seriously impact communities and grassroots sport in future. A petition by Lisa Wainwright MBE, opposing any such move by the UK Government, has attracted 33,000+ signatures and ends on 21 February. It states: ‘We think removing Sport England as a statutory consultee would […]
Opinion
How AI is being used by cricket clubs
AI (artificial intelligence) is increasingly being adopted in club cricket to assist volunteers with a wide range of tasks. Here, I’ll look at how your own club could think about this technology – to save time and generate income. Included are real-life examples from clubs and leagues in Yorkshire. 🚨 Proceed with caution Tools such […]
National Village Cup 2026: Sessay back and Yorkshire debuts
The road to Lord’s sees the return of Sessay, victors of the National Village Cup in 2010 & 2016. Can the North Yorkshire club put a run together? Their first eleven are eligible now they are in Premier Division 2 of the YPLN. Sessay last entered the Village Cup in 2022 when they lost out […]
ECB County Grants Fund [2026]: All You Need to Know
The ECB County Grants Fund for 2026 is now open. In this article, I’ll share what the criteria are, how much your cricket club can apply for, timings and advice to ensure you have the best chance of getting a grant. 🚨 Before you do anything as a cricket club… pause, breathe, read the criteria […]
Women and girls cricket: Horsforth’s rapid rise
Not so long ago, Horsforth Cricket Club had no women’s and girls’ cricket at all. Their rapid transformation since 2024 – with two softball sides and a hardball squad now competing – is one worth diving into. In the middle, the results are already gathering momentum. Horsforth’s indoor squads reached their respective 2025 Finals Day […]
White Rose Trophy returns in 2026 (twice)
The White Rose Trophy – the knockout competition to decide the top Premier League club in Yorkshire – returns (twice) in 2026. Unlike previous editions that saw the four winners in the NYSD, Bradford Premier, YCSPL and Yorkshire Premier League North play semis and finals in September (based on who won the Premier Division that […]
Paying club cricketers: Blurring the lines
Paying cricketers has to be the single most contentious issue in club cricket and is discussed here on Cricket Yorkshire. We’ll update this as and when things change but it remains in out top 5 most popular articles of all-time. Editor’s Note: This article has been refreshed for 2026. Do club cricketers get paid? Yes, […]
National Club Championship 2026: New entries, plum ties
The ECB National Club Championship for 2026 has teams in Yorkshire entering for the first time, serious pedigree and tough competition. In this round-up, I’ll walk you through some of the headlines for this edition as well as early-season ties to whet the appetite. All change Yorkshire’s cricket clubs feature in Group 1 and Group […]
15 Not Out: The canal walk that changed everything
Cricket Yorkshire is 15 Not Out in 2026 as the website celebrates a decade and a half of cricket journalism that champions the recreational game. Over the course of the year, I’ll have a series of articles, interviews and podcasts reflecting on the changes at grassroots but also consider what lies ahead. To kick things […]
2026: Predictions and trends for grassroots cricket
Recreational cricket is set for significant change in 2026 and as ever, I’ve gazed meaningfully into my tea leaves to see what’s brewing. If you want likely trends across the game and my own thoughts on how things may pan out then make yourself comfortable. To jump to a specific section, use these chapter links […]