‘Really prolific teams win trophies back to back – that’s our aim this season’
Andy Carr has challenged his side to be ‘prolific’ as he heads into his second season as Staffordshire head coach. Carr, alongside new captain James Kettleborough, enjoyed a memorable first summer at the helm. The county secured the NCCA Twenty20 Cup for the first time. Staffordshire defeated Berkshire in their semi-final and then Cornwall in […]
Duo in the frame to make Staffordshire debuts against Cheshire
Staffordshire could field a couple of debutants in their NCCA Twenty20 Cup opener against Cheshire this weekend. Head coach Andy Carr has named a 12-man squad for Sunday’s double header, which will now be played at Checkley. The matches were due to be staged at Knypersley, but their ground is unfit for play, so Checkley […]
Change of venue for NCCA Twenty20 Cup games against Cheshire
Staffordshire have switched venues for this weekend’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup opener. Staffs were due to host Cheshire at Knypersley as they begin the defence of the cup with their first double header. However, the bad weather has hampered Knypersley’s efforts to get the ground fit for play. Therefore, Sunday’s games will now be played at […]
Staffordshire’s friendlies at Shropshire are cancelled
Staffordshire’s friendlies against Shropshire have been called off. Staffs were due to head to Whitchurch on Sunday, April 21 for two Twenty20 clashes to fine-tune their preparations. However, the bad weather means that the ground is unfit for play. Staffordshire had already seen last weekend’s games against the North Staffs and South Cheshire League XI […]
New players added to Staffordshire squad for 2024 NCCA season
Staffordshire have added three new players to their squad for the upcoming National Counties Cricket Association season. Staffs are looking to build on last year’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup triumph – and have bolstered their options for all three formats. Left-arm paceman Hishaam Khan, batsman Yusuf Khalil and England Under-19 leg-spinner Tazeem Ali have all been […]
Bad weather sees Staffordshire’s friendlies with NSSCL called off
Staffordshire’s pre-season friendlies against the North Staffs and South Cheshire League XI have been called off. Staffs were due to kick off their on-field preparations for the new season on Sunday, April 14. They were setto play two Twenty20 matches against the league side at Caverswall. However, the bad weather means the ground will not […]
Charity day forms part of Staffordshire’s 2024 pre-season preparations
Staffordshire have confirmed two pre-season friendlies as they prepare for the 2024 National Counties Cricket Association campaign. Staffs head to Caverswall on Sunday, April 14 to play a North Staffs and South Cheshire League XI in two Twenty20 matches. The day will be particularly poignant as all monies raised will be donated to a charity […]
Long-term shirt sponsorship deal is agreed
Staffordshire County Cricket Club and Staffordshire Cricket are delighted to announce a new shirt sponsorship deal. Fenton-based company Theinsulationshop has agreed to sponsor county shirts until the end of the 2027 season. The partnership will include shirt presence for all junior county girls and boys age groups, the county ability representative teams for physical, learning […]
Venues are confirmed for Staffordshire’s 2024 first-team fixtures
Staffordshire will play a first-team match in the County Town for the first time in almost 70 years next summer. Venues have been confirmed for Staffs’ National Counties Cricket Association schedule for 2024 – and that includes a return to playing at Stafford. The county last played at Stafford in 1955 – at the club’s […]
New long-term partnership agreed with Denstone College
Staffordshire County Cricket Club and Staffordshire Cricket are delighted to announce Denstone College as their sponsorship partner. The partnership will see the college as a shirt-sleeve sponsor for all junior county age group teams, the learning and physical disability team, the visually impaired team as well as the development and senior men’s and women’s teams […]