NCCA Championship day three report: Staffs’ clash with Lincs peters out into a draw
Staffordshire had to be content with a draw on their NCCA Championship visit to Lincolnshire. Lincs, ultimately, batted out the final couple of sessions with relative ease after they had been set 351 to win from what turned out to be 72 overs. The home side reached 196-5 before the sides shook hands on a draw in […]
NCCA Championship day two report: Morris’ half-century helps Staffordshire’s cause on the coast
Staffordshire put themselves in a strong position on day two of their NCCA Championship encounter against Lincolnshire. Peter Wilshaw’s men will start the third and final chapter at Cleethorpes on 120-3 – leading by 164 runs – following another absorbing day on the east coast. Staffs had stuck to their task for the majority of the second […]
NCCA Championship day one report: Michael Hill has fun in the sun as Staffs shine at Lincs
Michael Hill serenaded the Cleethorpes crowd with a masterful century to ensure Staffordshire had a fine first day in their NCCA Championship clash at Lincolnshire. The spectators, including the usual hoard of loyal Staffs followers, were not only treated to some glorious weather, but watched on as left-handed artist Hill compiled a top ton to ensure the […]
‘I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent Staffordshire’
Tom Moulton says he is determined to repay the faith shown in him as he takes the first steps in his Staffordshire career. The Checkley all-rounder made his county debut in the Knockout Trophy defeat at Wiltshire last month – and went on to play in the final two group matches. It might have been a miserable 50-over campaign […]
NCCA Championship: Seaside focus is the message as Staffordshire look to double up
Peter Wilshaw insists Staffordshire must take tiny steps as they look to make it back-to-back away wins in NCCA Division One East this weekend. Staffordshire started their National Counties Cricket Association Championship campaign with a two-wicket victory over Bedfordshire at Dunstable on Tuesday. There is a quick turnaround for Staffs’ players as they head out on the […]
NCCA Championship day three report: Richardson and Gibbs guide Staffordshire to dramatic win
Staffordshire limped over the line to beat Bedfordshire in their NCCA Championship encounter after making life incredibly hard for themselves. Some poorly executed shots littered Staffs’ run chase on the final day of the Division One East game at Dunstable before they managed to hold their nerve to scramble to a two-wicket win. They pocketed the points […]
NCCA Championship day two report: Staffordshire pushing for victory after stunning recovery
Staffordshire are in a strong position to push for victory in their opening NCCA Championship game of the season at Bedfordshire following a remarkable second day. Staffs had started proceedings struggling on 62-4 as they replied to Bedfordshire’s 296-5 on the first day of action in Division One East. They slid further into trouble on 78-6 before Tim Maxfield, […]
NCCA Championship day one report: Bedfordshire break records as Staffs are left on back foot
Staffordshire were on the receiving end of some record-breaking Bedfordshire batting on day one of their National Counties Cricket Association Championship clash. Staffs kicked off their Division One East season with a trip to Dunstable – and matters started promisingly for Peter Wilshaw and his side… although it ended up being a day of disappointment and left […]
‘I thought that my Staffordshire career was over’
Dan Richardson insists he’s going to savour every moment of his second coming in a Staffordshire shirt. The Moddershall & Oulton all-rounder saw his exodus from the county side ended last weekend when he made his first appearance for three years in the NCCA Knockout Trophy defeat at Buckinghamshire. Richardson bowled impressively and has kept his place in […]
NCCA Championship: Four debutants for Staffs as Wilshaw eyes flying start
Staffordshire captain Peter Wilshaw believes his side possesses the necessary ingredients to enjoy a successful Championship campaign. Staffs have endured mixed fortunes so far this summer after producing their best performance in the Twenty20 Cup – despite missing out on a place at finals day – before flopping in the Knockout Trophy. The county lost three […]