Staffordshire name squads for Northumberland and Cumbria NCCA T20 matches
Staffordshire have announced their squad selections for their NCCA Twenty20 Cup Bank Holiday fixtures. Staffs entertain Northumberland at Burslem on Sunday and then visit Carlisle the next day to play Cumbria. Staffordshire are the defending T20 champions, but saw last week’s games against Cheshire at Checkley abandoned because of the weather. Head coach Andy Carr […]
Staffordshire kitted out with new sponsor
No cricket was played today, but we were delighted to welcome John Stephenson to Checkley. John is the owner of theinsulationshop who are the new sponsors of Staffordshire. They are not only sponsoring the NCCA side, but also Staffordshire Cricket’s age-group teams as part of a long-term deal. Everyone associated with cricket in Staffordshire would […]
Weather wins the day to frustrate Staffordshire and Cheshire
Staffordshire’s hopes of starting the defence of their NCCA Twenty20 Cup title in style were dashed by the weather today. Staffs, who beat Cornwall in last summer’s final, were due to kick off their campaign with a double header against neighbours Cheshire at Checkley. The poor weather meant that the first match was swiftly abandoned. […]
Michael Hill targeting another slice of history in new NCCA season
Michael Hill has already secured his place in Staffordshire’s history books… but he’s intent on repeating the feat. In 2022, cultured left-handed batsman Hill became the first Staffs player to score centuries in three successive innings. He racked up twin tons in the Championship game against Lincolnshire at Cleethorpes before following it up with a […]
James Kettleborough determined to keep driving Staffordshire forwards
As maiden campaigns go, James Kettleborough could be highly-satisfied with Staffordshire’s achievements. Kettleborough switched allegiances after 13 years with Bedfordshire to sign for Staffs ahead of the 2023 season. But as well as bolstering the batting unit, the 31-year-old was installed as captain. He targeted development alongside newly-appointed head coach Andy Carr – but the […]
‘Really prolific teams win trophies back to back – that’s our aim this season’
Andy Carr has challenged his side to be ‘prolific’ as he heads into his second season as Staffordshire head coach. Carr, alongside new captain James Kettleborough, enjoyed a memorable first summer at the helm. The county secured the NCCA Twenty20 Cup for the first time. Staffordshire defeated Berkshire in their semi-final and then Cornwall in […]
Duo in the frame to make Staffordshire debuts against Cheshire
Staffordshire could field a couple of debutants in their NCCA Twenty20 Cup opener against Cheshire this weekend. Head coach Andy Carr has named a 12-man squad for Sunday’s double header, which will now be played at Checkley. The matches were due to be staged at Knypersley, but their ground is unfit for play, so Checkley […]
Change of venue for NCCA Twenty20 Cup games against Cheshire
Staffordshire have switched venues for this weekend’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup opener. Staffs were due to host Cheshire at Knypersley as they begin the defence of the cup with their first double header. However, the bad weather has hampered Knypersley’s efforts to get the ground fit for play. Therefore, Sunday’s games will now be played at […]
Staffordshire’s friendlies at Shropshire are cancelled
Staffordshire’s friendlies against Shropshire have been called off. Staffs were due to head to Whitchurch on Sunday, April 21 for two Twenty20 clashes to fine-tune their preparations. However, the bad weather means that the ground is unfit for play. Staffordshire had already seen last weekend’s games against the North Staffs and South Cheshire League XI […]
New players added to Staffordshire squad for 2024 NCCA season
Staffordshire have added three new players to their squad for the upcoming National Counties Cricket Association season. Staffs are looking to build on last year’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup triumph – and have bolstered their options for all three formats. Left-arm paceman Hishaam Khan, batsman Yusuf Khalil and England Under-19 leg-spinner Tazeem Ali have all been […]