Staffordshire’s away win sets up huge final day in the Trophy
Staffordshire left their NCCA NV Play Trophy fate firmly in their own hands with a comfortable victory over Northumberland. Staffs won the Group Two clash at Jesmond by 68 runs to set up a winner-takes-all clash against Lincolnshire at Bignall End on Sunday. Lincolnshire were defeated by Norfolk in the day’s other contest, which ensured […]
‘We know we’re a good side, it’s just a case of proving it’
Tom Brett insists Staffordshire proved a point in their NCCA NV Play Trophy win at Bedfordshire. Staffs picked up their first win of the 50-over competition with a 34-run success on Bank Holiday Monday’s trip to Ampthill Town. It was a much-needed success after Staffordshire had been beaten in their opening Group Two encounter by […]
Nick Archer pays tribute to former Staffs bowler David Blank
Staffordshire County Cricket Club are saddened by the passing of former player David Blank. David, who was 66, was a prominent member of the county side after making his Staffordshire debut in 1981. A fast bowler, he played 77 Minor Counties Championship matches for Staffordshire – and was part of the side which won the […]
Liam Hurt and Joe Hawkins in Staffordshire squad for trip to Jesmond
Staffordshire have made two changes to their squad for this weekend’s NCCA NV Trophy game against Northumberland. Paceman Sam Keeling-Wright and all-rounder Reeve Evitts are both unavailable for the Group Two contest at Jesmond on Sunday (11am). Staffs have drafted in seamer Liam Hurt and Derbyshire all-rounder Joe Hawkins into the travelling party. Hurt had […]
Captain leads the way as Staffs pick up Trophy win at Bedfordshire
Staffordshire secured their first NCCA NV Play Trophy win of the season with a 34-run success against Bedfordshire at Ampthill Town. James Kettleborough’s third one-day century for the county proved to be integral to their victory at his former home. The ex-Beds batsman compiled an excellent 104 – arguably his best limited overs innings for […]
New surroundings excite Staffordshire all-rounder Ollie Walker
Staffordshire have made a favourable first impression on Ollie Walker – even though the all-rounder’s county debut didn’t quite go to plan. The 21-year-old was one of three debutants in last weekend’s NCCA NV Play Trophy game against Norfolk at West Bromwich Dartmouth. But the winter recruit from Herefordshire couldn’t help Staffs start on the […]
Kettleborough remains optimistic despite opening Trophy defeat
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough insists his Trophy optimism hasn’t been dampened by an opening-day defeat. Staffs kicked off their NCCA NV Play One-Day Trophy campaign last weekend with a 105-run defeat by Norfolk in their Group Two encounter. The defeat was a disappointing way for Staffs to open up the 2026 season – especially after […]
One change to Staffordshire squad for Trophy clash at Bedfordshire
Staffordshire will take a 12-man squad to Bedfordshire for their next NCCA NV Play Trophy contest. Staffs have made just one change to the party involved in last weekend’s Group Two opener against Norfolk. Stone SP spinner Jack Batchelor replaces Moddershall all-rounder Joe Hawkins in the squad. Batchelor made his county debut in last season’s […]
Staffordshire falter on the Trophy start line
Staffordshire slumped to an emphatic 105-run defeat at the hands of Norfolk in their opening NCCA NV Play One-Day Trophy match of the season. Staffs had started the day brightly enough at West Bromwich Dartmouth’s Sandwell Park ground by reducing the East Anglians to 52-3 in the eighth over after asking them to bat. But […]
Captain Ketts wants Staffs to crack Trophy code
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough says his side can’t afford to dwell on the past as they begin their National Counties Cricket Association season. Staffs kick off their 2026 campaign with an NV Play One-Day Trophy Group Two home game against Norfolk at West Bromwich Dartmouth on Sunday (11am). The Trophy has been a source of […]