Day One report: There’s more Clee glee for Michael Hill
Michael Hill’s love affair with Cleethorpes extended into another year as Staffordshire ended the opening day of their NCCA Championship clash against Lincolnshire in the driving seat. Hill conducted matters out in middle with a superb 166 not out as Staffordshire launched an amazing recovery from 51-4 to 386-7 at the end of their 90-over […]
Andy Carr eyes away hat-trick to end long wait
Andy Carr wants his Staffordshire side to be the ones to steal a march in this weekend’s round of NCCA Championship Division One East matches. Staffs make the trip to Cleethorpes to play Lincolnshire for their second three-day assignment of the summer. And the division is evenly poised, with all matches to date having ended […]
Rory Haydon targeting another rich haul on seaside mission
Patience is often rewarded. And that’s never been more apt than looking at Rory Haydon’s Staffordshire stats. The 21-year-old seamer made his NCCA Championship debut last year and was an impressive performer in the long format. But his excellent spells didn’t harvest the wickets he craved – or deserved – as he ended the summer […]
Staffordshire displayed good signs in Bears clash, insists Kettleborough
James Kettleborough says he was proud of his players’ efforts in Staffordshire’s NCCA Showcase Game defeat by Warwickshire. Staffordshire lost by 122 runs in Sunday’s clash at Knypersley in the annual fixture against a first-class county. Ed Barnard’s superb 143 had helped Warwickshire to post 316-7 from their 50 overs at Tunstall Road. And although […]
Barnard’s innings is the difference as Staffordshire lose out to Bears
Ed Barnard delivered a first-class lesson to Staffordshire to help Warwickshire to a comfortable victory in the NCCA Showcase Game. The Bears captain lit up Knypersley’s Tunstall Road ground with a sparkling 143 to set Warwickshire on their way to an imposing 316-7 from their 50 overs in today’s encounter. Barnard struck 15 fours and […]
‘We want to prove ourselves against the best’
James Kettleborough wants his Staffordshire players to take the opportunity to create more memories in this weekend’s NCCA Showcase Game. Staffs welcome Warwickshire to Knypersley tomorrow (11am) for a 50-over-per-side contest. The sides will have different objectives on the day. For Staffordshire, it will be the chance to claim a first-class scalp, while Warwickshire will […]
Staffordshire name 13-man squad for Warwickshire NCCA Showcase Game
Staffordshire have named a 13-man squad for Sunday’s NCCA Showcase Game against Warwickshire at Knypersley. Staffs are missing paceman Liam Hurt due to club commitments, meaning they have a young-looking attack to take on the Bears. And there are plenty of youngsters looking to make an impact with the bat for the home side after […]
Development XI claim easy victory in two-day Derbyshire clash
Staffordshire Development XI claimed a comprehensive win in their two-day friendly against Derbyshire Academy. Staffs ran out 448-run winners in the clash at Trentside following clinical displays with both bat and ball. Staffordshire took first use on day on and made serene progress to 366-6 declared in the afternoon session. Rohan Vallabhaneni was the star […]
Development XI squad to play Derbyshire
Staffordshire Development XI start a two-day encounter against Derbyshire this week. Staffs take on their neighbours at Trentside in a red-ball fixture on Wednesday and Thursday. Staffordshire will be captained by Meakins’ Jack Hammond – and line up with several players who have featured for the NCCA side. Sam Atkinson, Callum Hawkins, Joe Hawkins and […]
Andy Carr: Youngsters did themselves proud in draw
Staffordshire head coach Andy Carr says he’s excited for the future progress of his side in the NCCA Championship format. Staffs were frustrated by the weather in last week’s Division One East match against Bedfordshire, which ended in a draw. The contest, at Checkley, saw Staffs on top – boasting a 196-run lead going into […]