Debuts in the pipeline for Staffordshire’s NCCA Championship opener
Staffordshire have selected a 12-man squad for the opening NCCA Championship game of the season. Staffs welcome newly-promoted Bedfordshire to Checkley for the first three-dayer, starting tomorrow (11am). And there could be a couple of Championship debutants in the line-up after head coach Andy Carr named his party. Kenilworth Wardens all-rounder Reeve Evitts and Moddershall […]
Liam Hurt ready to inflict pain in bid for Staffs Championship success
Liam Hurt is determined to help Staffordshire bridge the gap when they kick off their NCCA Championship campaign this weekend. Staffs welcome Bedfordshire to Checkley on Sunday for their opening three-dayer of the season. And fresh in Staffordshire minds will be how they performed last summer in the red-ball format, ending up in the runners-up […]
Staffordshire have point to prove, insists Callum Hawkins
Callum Hawkins insists Staffordshire are revved up for the NCCA Championship campaign as they look to return to winning ways. It’s been another roller-coaster ride for the county in the white-ball format this season. Their exploits have mirrored last summer when they qualified for T20 Cup finals day, but fell flat in the Knockout Trophy. […]
Ross Salmon recalls his historic feat against Bedfordshire
Staffordshire start their NCCA Championship campaign against Bedfordshire this weekend. And the meeting between the two sides brings back memories of an historic achievement back in the 1990s… Ross Salmon only played nine Championship matches for Staffordshire, so it’s not too difficult to pick out his favourite game. And the shortlist gets even shorter when […]
Development XI tie thriller to bounce back from home defeat
Staffordshire Development XI secured a thrilling tie against Worcestershire Academy as part of this week’s double header. Staffs had been beaten by Herefordshire on Wednesday, but dusted themselves down to play their part in an entertaining meeting with Worcestershire at Bromsgrove School. Staffordshire were set 271 to win from their 50 overs – but looked […]
Double test for Staffordshire Development XI
Staffordshire Development XI face a double header this week as they continue their campaign. Staffs entertain Herefordshire at Milford Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) before making the trip to Bromsgrove School to play Worcestershire on Thursday. Both matches will be 50-over per side, red-ball matches. Both start at 11am. Staffordshire will be led by Meakins skipper Jack […]
James Kettleborough keen to look forward after disappointing Trophy campaign
James Kettleborough insists it’s time to park Staffordshire’s Trophy problems as they look ahead to the next stage of the NCCA season. Staffordshire brought the curtain down on a disappointing 50-over campaign with a six-wicket defeat by Shropshire at Moddershall & Oulton on Sunday. That was a third straight loss – following an opening-round win […]
Batsmen deliver to secure Development XI win
Staffordshire Development XI executed a fine run chase to defeat Warwickshire Academy. Staffs were set 271 to win the 50-over contest at Bignall End on Tuesday. And they timed their chase to perfection to clinch a five-wicket victory with three balls remaining. Tom Moulton set the tone at the top of the order with 66, […]
Staffordshire name Development squad for Warwickshire game
Staffordshire Development XI take on Warwickshire Academy at Bignall End tomorrow. The two sides will contest a 50-over per side clash, which starts at 11am. Staffordshire will be captained by Audley’s Jack Redman – one of three players with senior NCCA experience. Seamer Sam Atkinson and all-rounder Tom Moulton are the other two to have […]
Callum Hawkins shines, but Staffordshire suffer Trophy exit
Staffordshire’s Knockout Trophy campaign came to an disappointing end at the hands of Shropshire. Staffs needed to beat their neighbours – and hope that Herefordshire defeated Suffolk – to stand a chance of progressing to the quarter-finals. As it was, Staffordshire were left licking their wounds after a six-wicket defeat at Moddershall & Oulton in […]