Michael Hill refreshed and ready to go in NCCA Championship campaign
Michael Hill says his energy levels are fully stocked as he looks to help Staffordshire’s charge in the NCCA Championship campaign. Staffs kick off their three-day Division One East commitments with a home game against Lincolnshire at Checkley, starting on Sunday (11am). And they welcome batsman Hill back into the fold after the 34-year-old sat […]
New captain for Staffordshire’s NCCA Championship opener against Lincs
Michael Hill will captain Staffordshire in their opening NCCA Championship Division One East game of the season. The 34-year-old steps up to take the reins from James Kettleborough, who is unavailable for the match against Lincolnshire at Checkley, which starts tomorrow (11am). Hill has previously had a taste of captaining the senior side, leading Staffordshire […]
Development side to play Derbyshire in two-day friendly
Staffordshire Development XI start a two-day friendly against Derbyshire tomorrow. The match is at Trentside, with Staffs being captained by Meakins’ Jack Hammond once again. Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for the contest, which starts at 11am on both days, with several players who have NCCA experience. This gives them the chance to get […]
Berlusconi shines with bat as Development XI claim twin wins against Wales
Staffordshire Development XI enjoyed the ideal day as they claimed twin wins from their Twenty20 matches against Wales at Tamworth. Staffs prevailed by 55 runs in the opening encounter, before doubling up in the second contest by clinching a six-wicket success. Ethan Berlusconi was in sparkling form for Staffordshire, hitting half-centuries in both matches to […]
Development squad selected for T20 games against Wales
Staffordshire have named a 13-man Development squad for this weekend’s Twenty20 matches against Wales. Staffs take on Wales at Tamworth in two T20 matches tomorrow, with the first match getting underway at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains the group for both matches. The squad includes Rohan Vallabhaneni, who made his senior county debut in the […]
Staffordshire find out opponents for Super 12s stage of NCCA T20 Cup at Moddershall & Oulton
Staffordshire will host Norfolk and Herefordshire in the Super 12s section of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Staffs will welcome the pair to Moddershall & Oulton on Sunday, August 3 for the next phase of the short format. James Kettleborough’s side ensured home advantage by winning Group One after the final round of double headers at […]
Staffordshire secure home advantage in Super 12s stage of NCCA Twenty20 Cup
Staffordshire continued their impressive recent form in the NCCA Twenty20 Cup by booking their place in the Super 12s stage of this year’s competition. Staffs won the cup in 2023 and also reached finals day last summer… and took another step towards a third successive appearance in the showpiece by qualifying from Group One. Staffordshire […]
James Kettleborough sets sights on completing Super 12s mission
James Kettleborough wants Staffordshire to take things ‘one step at a time’ as they look to progress in the NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Staffordshire currently sit in third place in Group One of the short format – and head into their final double header against Cumbria at Wolverhampton on Sunday knowing exactly what they need to […]
Lower order helps Development XI to victory over Cumbria
Staffordshire Development XI beat their Cumbria counterparts by three wickets in their 50-over clash at Moddershall & Oulton. Cumbria won the toss and elected to bat, but despite Kian Larmour making 20 early on, found themselves in trouble at 39-5. There was a rebuild of sorts with Donovan Zealand chipping in with 22, but when […]
Development squad to entertain Cumbria at Moddershall & Oulton
Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for their Development XI game against Cumbria. The 50-over per side game takes place tomorrow at Moddershall & Oulton, starting at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains a youthful side as Staffordshire take the opportunity to look at more players emerging through the pathway. Admission to the match is free […]