How Staffs spinner Tom Brett played a part in England debutant’s career
It will be a moment of personal pride for one Staffordshire cricketer when Emilio Gay makes his England Test debut tomorrow. The Durham left-handed batsman has been the beneficiary of England’s poor Ashes campaign by being called into the side for this summer’s opener against New Zealand. And when the 26-year-old walks out of the […]
‘Staffs have the platform to push on in NCCA T20 Cup mission’
James Kettleborough says Staffordshire are in a good place at the halfway stage of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup group stage. A win and a defeat against Shropshire at the weekend followed the victory and tie secured in the opening weekend’s action against Northumberland. Those results have left Staffs joint top of Group One with Northumberland […]
Date announced for former players’ day
We are pleased to announce that we will be staging a former players’ day once again this season. The event will be held on the opening day of our NCCA Championship game against Suffolk at Stafford on Sunday, August 23. Further details about the day will be released at a later date, but all ex-players – […]
Mixed fortunes for Staffordshire in NCCA T20 double header at Shropshire
Staffordshire banked another two NCCA Twenty20 Cup points on a day of contrasting fortunes against Shropshire. Staffs secured a 32-run win in the day’s first Group One clash at Wem to ideally back up their victory and tie against Northumberland last weekend at Stone SP. But the afternoon affair went south for Staffs as they […]
‘The mentality is strong and I love that attribute’
Richard Harvey says Staffordshire have displayed all of the traits associated with the county in the early weeks of the NCCA season. Harvey, the county’s cricket committee chairman, is well versed in what is required to represent the famous Knot. He is a former Staffordshire captain and is rated as one of the finest batsmen […]
There’s more to come from Staffordshire, insists captain Ketts
James Kettleborough says Staffordshire have given themselves a promising T20 platform – but admits there’s more to come from his side. Staffs kicked off their National Counties Cricket Association Twenty20 Cup campaign with a win and a tie against Northumberland at Stone SP on Sunday. That earned them a three-point haul on the day as […]
Callum Leese steals the show as Staffordshire 2nd XI beat Cheshire
Callum Leese delivered a man-of-the-match performance to inspire Staffordshire 2nd XI to victory over their Cheshire counterparts. Staffs kicked off their season with a 78-run success in the 50-over contest against their neighbours at Knypersley. And Hem Heath all-rounder Leese played a prominent role in the win, scoring a century and also taking three wickets […]
It’s a win and a tie for Staffordshire to open NCCA Twenty20 Cup campaign
Staffordshire kicked off their NCCA Twenty20 Cup with a three-point haul against Northumberland at Stone SP. Staffs made the ideal start to their Group One commitments when they took the honours in the opening game at a sun-drenched Lichfield Road. The hosts batted first and amassed 159-6 from their 20 overs, with Dan Lincoln (42), […]
Nils Priestley: We should be looking to dominate in all formats
Nils Priestley says Staffordshire’s winter recruits have enhanced their quality – but strength on paper has to be translated on to the park. It’s been a positive start to the NCCA campaign for Staffs, who booked their place in the quarter-finals of the NV Play Trophy last weekend with victory over Lincolnshire. Attention now turns […]
Coach Wilshaw has Twenty20 vision for Staffordshire
Pete Wilshaw wants to see a Staffordshire transfer this weekend. Staffs switch National Counties Cricket Association formats on Sunday as they kick off their Twenty20 Cup campaign with a double header against Northumberland at Stone SP (11am & 2.30pm). Staffordshire head into the competition on a high after booking their place in the NV Play […]