New season brings fresh NCCA Knockout Trophy optimism for head coach Andy Carr
Andy Carr’s two seasons as Staffordshire’s head coach have been littered with success. Since taking the reins ahead of the 2023 campaign, Carr and his players have won the Twenty20 Cup for the first time and, last summer, clinched the Division One East title and shared the overall Championship crown with Berkshire. But while Carr […]
James Kettleborough determined to set Knockout Trophy record straight
James Kettleborough is hoping it’s a case of third time lucky when Staffordshire start their Knockout Trophy campaign this weekend. In the two seasons since skipper Kettleborough and head coach Andy Carr took on their respective roles, Staffs have failed to progress from the group stages of the competition. So Kettleborough, whose side sat out […]
Staffordshire name squads for NCCA Knockout Trophy double header
Staffordshire have named 12-man squads for their NCCA Knockout Trophy double header this weekend. Staffs kick off their Group Two 50-over programme with a clash against Herefordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth on Sunday. Then they host Suffolk at Bignall End on Bank Holiday – the first time Staffs will have played at Boon Hill for […]
Matthew Morris plays lead role as Staffordshire XI beat Wales
A Staffordshire XI banked a five-wicket victory in a friendly at Wales today. Staffs fielded a youthful team alongside senior NCCA players James Kettleborough, Matthew Morris and Reeve Evitts. Teams playing the ECB National Club Championship meant that head coach Andy Carr could take the chance to cast his eye over squad players and those […]
Staffordshire XI to visit Wales for friendly clash
A Staffordshire XI are heading to Wales on Sunday for a friendly encounter. The 50-over per side game is being staged at St Asaph. With a number of players having commitments in the ECB National Club Championship, it has provided head coach Andy Carr with the chance to look at his squad depth ahead of […]
Staffordshire Development XI to host Warwickshire
Staffordshire Development XI are making an early start to their season next week. Staffs entertain Warwickshire Academy at Moddershall & Oulton on Tuesday, April 15 in a 50-over per side encounter (11am). Meakins captain Jack Hammond skippers a side which features a blend of youth and players who have featured at National Counties Cricket Association […]
Staffordshire to face Leicestershire in two T20 matches
Staffordshire will travel to play Leicestershire in this summer’s NCCA Showcase Game. The two counties will face each other in two T20 matches at Uptonsteel County Ground on Friday, May 9. It is hoped that the second match will be played under lights, although this will be confirmed closer to the time. The matches are […]
Away venues confirmed for 2025 NCCA season
Staffordshire can now announce the venues for their away fixtures in the 2025 National Counties Cricket Association season. Staffs will venture to a number of new grounds across all three formats this summer. The first block of fixtures of the campaign, the Knockout Trophy, sees a couple of new venues for Staffordshire. They head to […]
Nick Archer takes over as Staffordshire chairman
Former Staffordshire captain Nick Archer has been elected as the county’s new chairman. Archer replaces Phil Oliver, who has seen his allotted six-year term come to an end. His appointment was confirmed at Staffordshire’s annual meeting, which was held at the Staffordshire Cricket offices in Stafford. Archer captained the county between 1985 and 1995 and […]
Staffordshire celebrate excellent 2024 NCCA season
Staffordshire had plenty of cause for celebration at the county’s annual awards evening. Players, parents, officials and volunteers from across Staffordshire Cricket attended the presentation night at the county showground. And it was an evening to celebrate all cricketing achievements throughout clubs, county age groups and disability teams. Staffordshire’s NCCA side were among those reflecting […]