‘Spring chicken’ Wilshaw loving life in new Staffs regime
Peter Wilshaw says he feels like a spring chicken as he looks to add a white-ball trophy to his Staffordshire CV. Wilshaw, a veteran entertainer in the Staffs batting ranks, has a NCCA Championship title and two Eastern Division crowns under his belt. But negotiating the final step in the limited-overs format has proved to […]
‘Our focus is on playing our best cricket’
James Kettleborough cuts a relaxed figure as he looks ahead to Staffordshire’s debut appearance at the National Counties Cricket Association Twenty20 Cup finals day. Kettleborough, who plays his club cricket for NSSCL Premier Division Checkley, switched county allegiances over the winter as he ended his 13-year spell with Bedfordshire. He was immediately installed as Staffs’ […]
Meticulous approach is paying off for Staffordshire head coach Andy Carr
Staffordshire head coach Andy Carr says no stone will be left unturned as he looks to navigate the county through NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day. Carr, in his first season at the helm, has adopted a meticulous approach to planning during the winter programme. Alongside skipper James Kettleborough, that has paid off handsomely as Staffordshire […]
Spencer Byatt determined to seize his big Staffordshire chance
Spencer Byatt admits he wasn’t sure whether he’d be picked by Staffordshire this summer. But is now preparing for this weekend’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day. Byatt made his debut for the county in 2019 and enjoyed a superb first summer representing Staffs as he helped them to reach the Championship final. However, after Covid […]
Cartledge: Legend’s observations highlight Staffordshire’s T20 progress
Dave Cartledge says a boundary chat hammered home Staffordshire’s improvement in the Twenty20 format. For the first time in their history, Staffs have reached finals day of the National Counties Cricket Association competition. They head to Tring Park on Sunday, alongside Berkshire, Cornwall and Hertfordshire, to battle it out for the first piece of NCCA […]
Redman and Raza lead the way in Staffordshire Development XI win
Staffordshire Development XI started their North of England Cup campaign with a comfortable victory over Cheshire 2nd XI. Staffs had seen their season opener at Northumberland called off because of the inclement weather. However, they made up for lost time at Elworth as they banked an 87-run success. Skipper Jack Redman took the batting plaudits […]
Staffordshire name squad for NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day
Staffordshire will take a 13-man squad to contest NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day. Staffs have reached the last four of the competition for the first time in their history. They will play Berkshire in the first semi-final at Tring Park on Sunday (11am). Cornwall and Hertfordshire contest the second semi-final, with the final due to […]
Jack Redman to lead strong Development XI side against Cheshire
Staffordshire County Cricket Club’s Development XI make the short trip across the border to play Cheshire 2nd XI tomorrow. The county’s side head to Elworth for a 50-over contest in the North of England Cup. Staffordshire were due to start their campaign last month. However, their game at Northumberland was called off because of the […]
‘NSSCL decision helps us to field our strongest possible side’
Staffordshire chairman Phil Oliver has thanked the North Staffs and South Cheshire League ahead of the county’s debut appearance at T20 finals day. Staffs head to Tring Park on Sunday, which is the scheduled date for the third round of the league’s Talbot Cup competition. The league’s executive committee has decided to move their cup […]
Staffordshire to play Berkshire on NCCA Twenty20 Cup finals day
Staffordshire have been drawn to play against Berkshire on National Counties Cricket Association Twenty20 Cup finals day. Staffs have reached the showpiece for the first time and will take on Berkshire, previous winners of the competition, in the opening semi-final at Tring Park on Sunday, May 21 (10am). In the other last-four tie, Hertfordshire, who […]