Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced a talent scouting initiative in the region's five ECB Premier Leagues. In an interview on the YCCC website, Yorkshire's general manager of cricket Gavin Hamilton shared plans to identify players, aged from 17-22, in the top tier of club
Tim Burnley, Umpire Development Officer for the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, is telling me about life in the white coat. The experienced umpire has been officiating a few times when there’s been a run out at the non-striker’s end by the bowler which has the potential to
Village Cricket Co are currently offering a winter sale of their popular Village Cricket Co bats and equipment. Their adult cricket bat is £95 in the sale (full price £117) while there are savings on cricket gloves, cricket duffle bag and other items. Note to readers: If you click through
The Voneus Village Cup draw has seen 40+ Yorkshire and Humberside villages given their opening fixture for this year’s competition. The 2025 edition has 364 teams competing across 32 regions, with the National Village Cup final at Lord's inked in for Sunday 21 September. 41 Yorkshire villages
Named Schools Coach of the Year at the 2024 Chance to Shine Awards, Owen Batchelor has an intriguing background you likely won't know. We catch up on Zoom; a rare moment of quiet for a teacher who has taken his love of cricket and channelled it into inspiring
Fran Hamilton of Scholes Cricket Club, shares how women and girls' cricket began and its subsequent successes. The Scholes women and girls cricket story started in August / September 2022, towards the end of season where the mums were having a drink and decided it would be a good idea
If you’re talking about cricket coach education in Yorkshire then a chat with Kevin Gresham is the best place to start. He’s the Yorkshire Cricket Board’s Coach Development Manager and has been integral to the training of thousands of coaches across the region over many years. During
Natalie Liddell, captain of Whitley Bridge Cricket Club women’s team, talks to Cricket Yorkshire about how it all started - and has proved so popular in their first year. It’s a tale of the rapid rise of softball cricket in Eggborough, allied with funding support and building excitement. Natalie
In this ACS Cricket Ground Equipment profile, we explore why they’re a popular choice for clubs and schools, what the point of difference is and share feedback.
With the growth of the women and girls' game here in Yorkshire, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved beyond playing. A new Females in Cricket event, organised by the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB), is being held at Headingley Cricket Ground on Saturday 22 February. There will be
Interview with ACS Cricket Equipment who sell cricket sightscreens, roll-on covers, cricket flatsheet covers and roll-on cricket cages to clubs all over the UK.
Anthony McGrath, Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s new Men’s Head Coach, is discussing the fact that he’s only just arrived but is already going on tour. It was announced in October that the former Essex Director of Cricket had signed a five-year contract with Yorkshire. His pedigree
In association with Crowdfunder UK, here's a look at the success of crowdfunding for cricket clubs, Sport England match funding and their monthly webinars. Crowdfunding has been proven to work time and again for recreational cricket. With 150+ cricket projects, £1.2m+ raised for cricket and over 15,
In this content collaboration with Howden, the ECB’s official insurance partner for the recreational game, we discuss the changing face of grassroots cricket. There is the evolution of cricket leagues, how they’re structured and the reasons behind that. Tied into this debate are pressures on volunteers at leagues
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The ECB County Grants Fund for 2025 opens on 1 February. In this article, I'll share the themes, how much your cricket club can apply for, timings and a few top tips to give you the best chance. ECB County Grant Fund 2025 eligibility - Who can apply? All
Cricket Yorkshire is delighted to share news of a renewed partnership with total-play for 2025. Total Play are experts when it comes to cricket pitches and they support clubs and schools with natural & artificial cricket pitch design & construction. Over years, we have showcased the many non-turf
