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 […]
Matt Morris happy to repay Staffordshire faith
Sun, sand, sangria and scoring runs have been on Matt Morris’ mind. The 25-year-old has taken a short break in Spain this week ahead of Staffordshire’s NCCA Knockout Trophy game against Shropshire at Moddershall & Oulton tomorrow. As a batsman, it’s little wonder that Morris has jetted off in search of warmer climes after a […]
Anis Raza ready to showcase skills in crucial Trophy clash
Anis Raza is ready to throw himself into frontline action as he prepares to make his first Staffordshire appearance of the season. Left-arm spinner Raza has been named in the Staffs side for Sunday’s NCCA Knockout Trophy Group Two game against Shropshire at Moddershall & Oulton because fellow slow left-armer Tom Brett is unavailable. The […]
James Kettleborough issues rallying call ahead of Shropshire test
James Kettleborough insists Staffordshire can’t afford to feel sorry for themselves as they look to make a final-day leap into the NCCA Knockout Trophy quarter-finals. Staffs opened up their 50-over campaign with a resounding win against Suffolk at Mildenhall. However, they have followed that up with below-par performances in losing at home to Norfolk and […]
Staffordshire skipper Ketts backing players to come good
James Kettleborough insists his confidence in Staffordshire’s players hasn’t wavered after back-to-back defeats. Staffs have turned in below-par performances against Norfolk and Herefordshire in the NCCA Knockout Trophy as they failed to back up their opening game success at Suffolk. That has left them on the brink of elimination from the competition at the group […]