No miracle for Staffordshire as Bucks complete deserved victory
Staffordshire saw their proud unbeaten NCCA Championship run at West Bromwich Dartmouth come to an end as Buckinghamshire secured a deserved victory. Staffs had never been beaten in the three-day format since returning to play at Sandwell Park in 2014. However, that sequence was brought to a predictable conclusion as Bucks put the finishing touches […]
Day Two report: Bucks fizz leaves Staffordshire facing fight for survival
Staffordshire face a final-day fight to save their NCCA Championship game against Buckinghamshire. Staffs closed the second day at West Bromwich Dartmouth on 70-3 from 42 overs – still 52 runs in arrears of their impressive visitors. It has been a largely disappointing two days for Staffs, who had opened up the Division One East […]
Day One report: Staffordshire need something special after Bucks take control
Staffordshire have plenty of work to do to drag themselves back into matters after coming second best on the opening day of their NCCA Championship clash against Buckinghamshire. Staffs produced a largely disappointing batting performance on day one at West Bromwich Dartmouth after being put in. They were bowled out for 206 and committed the […]
Anis Raza loving life with his Staffordshire spin twin
There’s a ‘bromance’ developing in the Staffordshire dressing room, according to insiders – and that can only be good news for the county. Spinners Anis Raza and Tom Brett are the two men in question with the early signs suggesting their ‘relationship’ could be one for the long haul. The pair shared 13 of the […]
James Kettleborough: We can’t rest on our laurels
James Kettleborough says the hard work has only just started for Staffordshire after opening up their NCCA Championship season with victory at Suffolk. Kettleborough led Staffs to a 51-run win at Bury St Edmunds last week on his three-day bow for the county. And the magnitude of the achievement was emphasised by the fact it […]
Staffordshire make two changes for Bucks Championship test
Staffordshire have made two changes to their side for this weekend’s NCCA Championship game against Buckinghamshire. Batsman Zen Malik and seamer Rory Haydon are unavailable after helping the county to win their Division One East opener at Suffolk. Checkley batsman Tom Moulton comes into the side, along with all-rounder Dan Richardson, for the match at […]
Moulton and Redman produce top innings as Under-21s beat Worcestershire Academy
Staffordshire Under-21s made it two wins out of two with victory over Worcestershire Academy. Staffs’ youngsters had opened their summer programme by defeating Herefordshire at Brockhampton. And they built on that success by securing an 86-run triumph over Worcestershire at Milford Hall on Wednesday. Tom Moulton and Jack Redman were the architects of Staffordshire’s midweek […]
Under-21s ready for Worcestershire Academy test at Milford Hall
Staffordshire Under-21s return to action tomorrow when they entertain Worcestershire Academy. Jack Redman captains the side at Milford Hall having recently returned from injury which has hit his season with NSSCL Premier Division side Audley. The under-21s started their season with victory over Herefordshire at Brockhampton earlier this month. Tom Moulton is also named in […]
Patience paid off for Staffordshire, says head coach Carr
Andy Carr says Staffordshire were rewarded for their patient approach after securing a 51-run win against Suffolk. Staffs returned home with a maximum 24 points from their opening NCCA Division One East clash of the season at Bury St Edmunds. But they were made to work hard for it at times as Suffolk’s George Rhodes […]
Staffordshire open up Championship season with victory at Suffolk
Staffordshire brought an end to their Suffolk hoodoo to open their NCCA Championship campaign in perfect fashion with a 51-run win. Staffs have come out on the wrong side of results against the East Anglians in recent seasons. But they managed to avoid that scenario from happening again. Staffordshire squandered winning positions against them at […]