Day Two report: Staffordshire duo impress, but rain is the real winner
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough and Tom Moulton both compiled half-centuries on a rain-affected second day of the NCCA Championship final against Berkshire. The inclement weather had forced a delayed start at West Bromwich Dartmouth – and returned again shortly after tea to bring an early end to proceedings. In the 46 overs of play possible […]
Day One report: Connell and Lincoln put Berkshire in control on opening day of final
Staffordshire were on the receiving end of contrasting centuries by Johnny Connell and Josh Lincoln as Berkshire seized control of the NCCA Championship final. The showpiece had started so promisingly for Staffs as captain James Kettleborough won the toss, elected to field, and then saw his bowlers reduce Berkshire to 109-5 at West Bromwich Dartmouth. […]
Sam Atkinson wants to be Staffordshire’s all-round star
Sam Atkinson can lay claim to being one of Staffordshire’s surprise packages of the Championship season. The 19-year-old is primarily known as a seamer, but it has been his batting this summer which has caught the eye. There has always been the thought that Atkinson had ability with the bat – and he’s worked hard […]
Staffordshire debut for James Abbotts in NCCA Championship final
James Abbotts will make his Staffordshire debut in this weekend’s NCCA Championship final against Berkshire. The 19-year-old batsman has been drafted into the Staffs side for the four-day contest at West Bromwich Dartmouth, which starts on Sunday. Abbotts has been in excellent form for Checkley this season since making the winter move from Knypersley. He […]
From a date at Crewe to the NCCA Championship final…
In terms of rapid rises up the cricket ladder, the story of Olly Tucker’s season will take some beating. The 21-year-old started off the summer in Meakins’ second team in North Staffs and South Cheshire League Division Two. But he’s now preparing to line up for Staffordshire in the NCCA Championship final against Berkshire at […]
Andy Carr in dreamland as Staffordshire head to final frontier
Staffordshire head coach Andy Carr admits admiring glances have been cast Berkshire’s way – but believes his side are taking the first steps towards potentially following their lead. The two sides meet in the NCCA Championship final at West Bromwich Dartmouth, starting on Sunday, with both having contrasting records in the red-ball format over the […]
‘We celebrated winning the division, but there’s one challenge to go’
On the field of play, Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough cuts a relaxed figure. In fact, he gives little away. Spectators would be hard pushed to know the state of the game, without glancing at the scoreboard, such is Kettleborough’s calm demeanour. He’d make a pretty good poker player. Of course, he shows delight at the […]
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Development XI cruise to victory over Wales
Staffordshire Development XI produced a dominant performance to easily beat Wales in their 50-over friendly at St Asaph. Staffs took first use in Sunday’s encounter and managed to amass 278-9 from their allocation. Callum Leese was the star of the show with 118, which included 11 fours and six sixes and came off just 104 […]
Day Three report: Staffordshire are crowned NCCA Division One East champions
Staffordshire were crowned NCCA Championship Division One East champions with a 67-run victory over Buckinghamshire. It was just shy of the midway point of the afternoon session on the third day when off-spinner Oliver Tucker crashed one into the pads on Tom Weymes to win an lbw verdict to secure the divisional title for Staffs. […]