‘We were confident we could have forced issue if weather had held’
James Kettleborough says he was ready to roll the dice to try to force victory over Bedfordshire in the opening NCCA Championship game of the season. Staffordshire were left frustrated as the weather meant no play was possible on the final day of the Division One clash at Checkley. The inclement conditions had also forced […]
It’s time for some Showcase Game action
Staffordshire will pit their wits against first-class opposition once again on Sunday, July 21. Staffs welcome Warwickshire to Knypersley for the NCCA Showcase Game fixture in a 50-over per side fixture. All NCCA sides take on professional opponents in a season – and Warwickshire provide new opponents for Staffordshire this summer. Staffordshire played Leicestershire last […]
Day Three report: Weather wins the day as Staffs draw opener
Staffordshire were left kicking their heels as the final day of their NCCA Championship game against Bedfordshire was abandoned. Heavy overnight rain hit Checkley’s Four Trees headquarters to leave the prospects of play in the balance. The Checkley groundstaff worked tirelessly to get the ground fit for play as Staffs looked to force the issue […]
Day two report: Rory Haydon has six appeal to put Staffs in control
Rory Haydon grabbed his maiden five-wicket haul for Staffordshire to put them in as commanding position on day two of their NCCA Championship clash against Bedfordshire. Leek seamer Haydon took 6-22 as Bedfordshire were dismissed for 141 as they replied to Staffordshire’s 204 all out at Checkley. It was a pace double act from Staffs […]
Day One report: Staffordshire forced to dig deep against Beds
It was a day of delays, debuts and a special presentation for Staffordshire as they started their NCCA Championship programme yesterday. The inclement weather at Checkley’s Four Trees ground meant the Division One East clash against Bedfordshire didn’t start until 4.30pm. The two sides managed to squeeze in three hours’ of play which resulted in […]
James Kettleborough ready to usher in red-ball programme
James Kettleborough hasn’t had to do too much research this week as Staffordshire prepare to open their NCCA Championship campaign. The three-day format is eagerly-anticipated by players across the country. And none more so than Staffs captain Kettleborough. He will lock horns with his old county Bedfordshire, who make the trip to Checkley on Sunday […]
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 […]