Nick Archer takes over as Staffordshire chairman
Former Staffordshire captain Nick Archer has been elected as the county’s new chairman. Archer replaces Phil Oliver, who has seen his allotted six-year term come to an end. His appointment was confirmed at Staffordshire’s annual meeting, which was held at the Staffordshire Cricket offices in Stafford. Archer captained the county between 1985 and 1995 and […]
Staffordshire celebrate excellent 2024 NCCA season
Staffordshire had plenty of cause for celebration at the county’s annual awards evening. Players, parents, officials and volunteers from across Staffordshire Cricket attended the presentation night at the county showground. And it was an evening to celebrate all cricketing achievements throughout clubs, county age groups and disability teams. Staffordshire’s NCCA side were among those reflecting […]
‘We want all cricket fans to have an interest in Staffordshire’
Richard Harvey says he is determined to provide a connection throughout the county as part of Staffordshire’s new cricket committee. Harvey will chair a new-look structure for Staffordshire County Cricket Club following the appointment of a five-strong committee. Former county captain Harvey is being joined by Pete Wilshaw, Howard Dytham, Chris Milward and Dave Middleton […]
Bignall End and Wolverhampton to host Staffordshire games in 2025
Staffordshire will play a part in a landmark season for Bignall End Cricket Club in 2025. The county have finalised their home venues for next summer’s action across the three National Counties Cricket Association formats. And that includes playing a Knockout Trophy fixture at Bignall End in what will be the Boon Hill club’s 150th […]
New cricket committee to help to shape Staffordshire’s future
Staffordshire are delighted to announce the formation of a new-look cricket committee. Richard Harvey, Howard Dytham, Dave Middleton, Chris Milward and Pete Wilshaw have been appointed to sit on the committee. They will work with head coach Andy Carr and captain James Kettleborough and oversee all cricket matters relating to the county club. The new […]
Nils Priestley and Rory Haydon have Euro vision
Staffordshire duo Nils Priestley and Rory Haydon are heading to Spain later this month. The county pair have been selected in the NCCA Challengers squad for the European Cricket Championship. The side, made up of players from across the National Counties Cricket Association, will contest finals week from October 15 to 19. Qualifying is currently […]
A big Staffordshire thank you!
Another National Counties Cricket Association season is done and dusted and it’s certainly been a memorable one for us – Division One East winners, joint Championship title holders and T20 Cup finalists. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors for their support – it is much appreciated. Our thanks are […]
NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day abandoned for the second time
The rain was the winner once again as Staffordshire were left frustrated on NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day. Staffs, Berkshire, Cumbria and Oxfordshire met at Chester Boughton Hall for a re-run following May’s abandonment due to the weather. However, the elements intervened once more on a miserable day in Cheshire. Staffordshire ‘won’ their semi-final against […]
James Kettleborough aiming to finish NCCA season in style
James Kettleborough is looking for his Staffordshire side to put the icing on the cake as they wind up their season this weekend. Staffordshire head to Chester Boughton Hall on Sunday for the rearranged NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day, which was originally abandoned in May. Oxfordshire and Cumbria compete in the first last-four tie in […]
Staffordshire select squad for NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day
Staffordshire have selected a 12-man squad for this weekend’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup title defence. Staffs won the competition last summer with victory over Cornwall at Tring Park. However, their hopes of an immediate defence were dashed back in May when the rain forced finals day to be abandoned. So Staffordshire return to Chester Boughton Hall […]