Across club cricket, the temperature is rising – in more ways than one – as incidents like ‘Clickgate’ at Saltburn have laid bare. An interview with returning England Test captain Joe Root, speaking to the Sky Sports Podcast, revealed the excessive burden that Covid had on the Yorkshireman. Fast-changing circumstances that were hard to plan […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Awards – Judging commences
The Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Awards are now closed for judging. Thanks to everyone who nominated – These awards (five trophy winners) are a way to recognise the contributions from those right across Yorkshire recreational cricket. Once we have judged all the entries, we’ll announce the winners and any Highly Commended volunteers on this page […]
Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year 2026: Winners
The Cricket Yorkshire Teas of the Year 2026, supported by Yorkshire Tea has now been decided. The competition, in its fifth year, champions club cricket teas in Yorkshire, as well as the tea-makers and their stories. Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to nominate a club. We say this every year […]
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 […]
Outdoor cricket nets & Match Pitch at Eggborough
This is the story of a one-team cricket club in Yorkshire and a ground relocation that sets them up for years to come. For this content collaboration with total-play, I went along to Eggborough Power Station Cricket Club to see their two-lane outdoor cricket nets and non-turf pitch. Years ago, I’d watched an evening league […]
Chance to Shine Skills Festival at Darfield Cricket Club
A Chance to Shine Skills Festival recently brought together four local schools for an afternoon of cricket activities at Darfield Cricket Club. More than 90 children from Upperwood Academy, Outwood Primary Academy, Springvale Primary School and All Saints Academy enjoyed batting, bowling and fielding drills while Little Urn, the Yorkshire Tea van, served brews. In […]
Recycled plastic benches: Life’s a picnic at Darton
This is a feature about recycled plastic benches, volunteer time and a community supporting a cricket club. In this content collaboration with British Recycled Plastic, we’ll explore why Darton Cricket Club replaced their wooden seating, the thinking behind choosing recycled plastic and how they approached funding their benches. My interview is with Darton’s Chair, Joe […]