NCCA Championship day two report: Byrne has six appeal, but Staffs suffer late losses
Staffordshire’s three-day encounter against Suffolk is set for a thrilling finish after events elsewhere piqued the interest of both sides for different reasons. Staffs will head into the final throes of the National Counties Cricket Association Division One East clash at Checkley resuming on 132-6 – leading by 222. However, Bedfordshire’s surprise two-day victory at […]
NCCA Championship day one report: Michael Hill creates Staffordshire history against Suffolk
Michael Hill became the first batsman in Staffordshire’s history to score centuries in three successive innings as the county dominated the opening day of their NCCA Division One East clash against Suffolk. Hill followed up his twin tons against Lincolnshire at Cleethorpes with a stunning 152 at Checkley today to create history as Suffolk were made to toil […]
NCCA Championship: Dave Cartledge eyeing up some late title drama for Staffs
Dave Cartledge has urged his Staffordshire side to pile on the title pressure when they wind up their NCCA Division One East campaign this weekend. Staffs entertain Suffolk at Checkley, starting on Sunday (11am), needing a win – preferably with the maximum 24 points – to keep alive their hopes of topping the standings. This […]
Staffordshire spinner Paul Byrne reveals his retirement plan
Staffordshire spinner Paul Byrne is hoping for one final flourish after announcing his retirement from county duty. The slow left-armer has revealed he will call time on his Staffordshire career at the end of the season – although it’s still not known when that will be. Staffs wind up their NCCA Division One East programme against Suffolk […]
NCCA Championship: Duo return to Staffordshire duty for key Suffolk encounter
Staffordshire have made two change to their side for this weekend’s NCCA Division One East game against Suffolk at Checkley. Batsman Matthew Morris is unavailable, so he is replaced by Zen Malik, while seamer Dan Gibbs is preferred to fellow paceman Alex Coates. Gibbs shone on his debut at Bedfordshire, picking up a second-innings five-wicket haul, […]
Battling Staffordshire are beaten by Leicestershire in NCCA ‘Showcase’ game
Staffordshire put in a spirited display, but Leicestershire proved to be too strong in their ‘Showcase’ game at Knypersley. It was a case of third time lucky playing the match after the past two years saw the fixture called off because of the coronavirus pandemic. So it was perhaps cruelly fitting that the weather added […]
Staffordshire’s players can’t let professional game pass them by, says Alex Mellor
Alex Mellor says Staffordshire’s ‘Showcase’ game against Leicestershire is one his players need to grasp with both hands. Staffs welcome their first-class opponents to Knypersley on Sunday (11am) for a 50-over per side contest, which will be played at the third time of asking. The match, part of programme which sees all NCCA sides host first-class teams, […]
Former Derbyshire batsman to make Staffordshire debut in ‘Showcase’ fixture
Staffordshire will hand a debut to former Derbyshire player Nils Priestley in their ‘Showcase’ game against Leicestershire at Knypersley on Sunday (11am). The 21-year-old, who went to Abbotsholme School, was released by Derbyshire at the end of last season after playing four List A matches. However, the left-handed batsman and left-arm spinner has been in […]
NCCA Championship: Staffs’ hopes in the balance after Norfolk clash is abandoned
Staffordshire’s NCCA Championship game against Norfolk at Leek has been abandoned without a ball being bowled. There were hopes that conditions would improve sufficiently to play a one innings per side match on the third and final day at Highfield after the previous two had been washed out. However, further overnight rain put paid to those aspirations […]
NCCA Championship: Jakeman looks to leave Norfolk in a spin to boost Staffs bid
Jason Jakeman is a bit of an unknown quantity on the NCCA circuit, but one opposing Norfolk player this weekend knows what he’s all about. The Tamworth leg-spinner/batsman made his Staffordshire debut in the recent National Counties Cricket Association Division One East draw against Lincolnshire. The 33-year-old picked up three wickets and also chipped in with […]