Staffordshire face batting decisions for Trophy clash with Lincs
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough admits he’s been mulling over whether to restore order to his side this weekend. There’s no issues in the county camp – merely the fact Kettleborough, head coach Chris Milward and assistant Pete Wilshaw have to decide the make-up of their batting order. Openers Sam Kelsall and Matt Morris appeared to […]
Coach Milward looking for Staffs to deliver final knockout blow
Staffordshire face a knockout contest this weekend – but head coach Chris Milward says his players are well-versed in that particular scenario. Staffs welcome Lincolnshire to Bignall End on Sunday for the final instalment of their NCCA NV Play Trophy Group Two campaign. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Norfolk having already clinched one […]
Reeve Evitts returns for Staffordshire’s Trophy clash with Lincs
We have named a 12-man squad for Sunday’s NCCA NV Play Trophy game against Lincolnshire at Bignall End. All-rounder Reeve Evitts returns to the squad after being unavailable for last weekend’s victory over Northumberland at Jesmond. The match has huge significance for both sides. With Norfolk having already qualified from Group Two, the winners of […]
Staffordshire’s away win sets up huge final day in the Trophy
Staffordshire left their NCCA NV Play Trophy fate firmly in their own hands with a comfortable victory over Northumberland. Staffs won the Group Two clash at Jesmond by 68 runs to set up a winner-takes-all clash against Lincolnshire at Bignall End on Sunday. Lincolnshire were defeated by Norfolk in the day’s other contest, which ensured […]
‘We know we’re a good side, it’s just a case of proving it’
Tom Brett insists Staffordshire proved a point in their NCCA NV Play Trophy win at Bedfordshire. Staffs picked up their first win of the 50-over competition with a 34-run success on Bank Holiday Monday’s trip to Ampthill Town. It was a much-needed success after Staffordshire had been beaten in their opening Group Two encounter by […]
Nick Archer pays tribute to former Staffs bowler David Blank
Staffordshire County Cricket Club are saddened by the passing of former player David Blank. David, who was 66, was a prominent member of the county side after making his Staffordshire debut in 1981. A fast bowler, he played 77 Minor Counties Championship matches for Staffordshire – and was part of the side which won the […]
Liam Hurt and Joe Hawkins in Staffordshire squad for trip to Jesmond
Staffordshire have made two changes to their squad for this weekend’s NCCA NV Trophy game against Northumberland. Paceman Sam Keeling-Wright and all-rounder Reeve Evitts are both unavailable for the Group Two contest at Jesmond on Sunday (11am). Staffs have drafted in seamer Liam Hurt and Derbyshire all-rounder Joe Hawkins into the travelling party. Hurt had […]
Captain leads the way as Staffs pick up Trophy win at Bedfordshire
Staffordshire secured their first NCCA NV Play Trophy win of the season with a 34-run success against Bedfordshire at Ampthill Town. James Kettleborough’s third one-day century for the county proved to be integral to their victory at his former home. The ex-Beds batsman compiled an excellent 104 – arguably his best limited overs innings for […]
New surroundings excite Staffordshire all-rounder Ollie Walker
Staffordshire have made a favourable first impression on Ollie Walker – even though the all-rounder’s county debut didn’t quite go to plan. The 21-year-old was one of three debutants in last weekend’s NCCA NV Play Trophy game against Norfolk at West Bromwich Dartmouth. But the winter recruit from Herefordshire couldn’t help Staffs start on the […]
Kettleborough remains optimistic despite opening Trophy defeat
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough insists his Trophy optimism hasn’t been dampened by an opening-day defeat. Staffs kicked off their NCCA NV Play One-Day Trophy campaign last weekend with a 105-run defeat by Norfolk in their Group Two encounter. The defeat was a disappointing way for Staffs to open up the 2026 season – especially after […]