Alan Igglesden Softball Festival returns to Bingley
Alan Igglesden Softball Festival saw nearly 100 junior cricketers join Bingley Congs, raising funds for Iggy's Fund's brain cancer research and patient support.
Interviews
Stornoway to Skipton: Daniel Kennedy on club cricket & PR wins
Interview with Daniel Kennedy of Source Marketing (Leeds) on club cricket adventures and the art of winning press coverage.
Bradford Premier League: Townville face their moment of truth
Townville Cricket Club captain Jonny Booth on a crack at a first-ever Bradford Premier League title and the Vitality Club T20 Cup. Interview by John Fuller.
Kohler-Cadmore: Hoylandswaine 1st XI's landmark season
Hoylandswaine 1st XI captain Ben Kohler-Cadmore on the Huddersfield Premier Cricket League, aiming for champions of Yorkshire and playing for Germany.
Village Cricket Co: Bats, MCC Rules & 2027 Plans
Village Cricket Co founder Freddie Chatt on the MCC's bat rules, making cricket more affordable and new product plans for 2027.
Eight regions, one goal: The YCF’s new approach for clubs and leagues
Inside the restructure bringing Yorkshire Cricket Foundation closer to clubs, leagues and volunteers across the county.
Village Cup: Woodhouse Grange eye Lord’s return
Interview with Woodhouse Grange 2nd XI captain Matthew Ainley before the Village Cup semi-final at Cuckney. Report by John Fuller.
Ella Claridge interview: A Blaze with a Bear
USA & The Blaze wicketkeeper-batter Ella Claridge talks to John Fuller about her Bear Cricket equipment and life as a pro.
New Farnley set up Hoylandswaine Heavy Woollen Semi
New Farnley Cricket Club win at Castleford in the Heavy Woollen Cup quarter-final. Report by John Fuller.
Jonny Tattersall: A Leicestershire Fox with a Yorkshire Bear
Interview with Leicestershire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Tattersall on his batting, Bear Cricket equipment and playing for Knaresborough. By John Fuller.
Matty Weston: Bear necessities at Woodlands
Meet Woodlands opener Matty Weston as he discusses Bear Cricket, recovering from injury, batting ambitions and the kit he trusts at the top level.
Premier League captaincy: New Farnley's Aidan Langley
New Farnley 1st XI captain Aidan Langley discusses captaincy, bouncing back and the hunt for trophies. Interview by John Fuller.
Rawdon Women's 1st XI make home debut in Archer Cup
Rawdon Cricket Club’s fledgling Women’s 1st XI made their home debut (in the Archer Cup) so I went along to find out more. The majority of cricket clubs start their women and girls’ journey with All Stars and Dynamos but Rawdon’s Women’s 1st XI and 2nd
North Leeds Women’s 1st XI scale heights in breakout year
North Leeds Women’s 1st XI captain Jacky Fitzpatrick is reflecting on a landmark 2025 season where her squad won Division 1 of the West Yorkshire Women & Girls League. For good measure, they made the national final of the ECB Women’s T20 Plate competition. As opening questions go,
Lola Summerscales: Softball cricket, teas and MPs
Lola Summerscales is the Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award winner for August 2025. Interview by John Fuller as Lola discusses women and girls' cricket.
Heavy Woollen Cup Final: Shepley relish underdog tag
Shepley Cricket Club might be heading into Bank Holiday Monday’s Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Challenge Cup final as underdogs but they’re ready to scrap. Talking to 1st XI captain Danny Glover, there’s a steeliness in knowing they’ve already dumped a number of quality sides out of