Captain’s county pride after Staffs reach Trophy quarter-finals

James Kettleborough heaped praise on his Staffordshire players for rising to the challenge and reviving the county’s 50-over fortunes. Staffs defeated Lincolnshire by 10 runs in a rain-affected, winner-takes-all encounter at Bignall End on Sunday to clinch the second qualification spot in NCCA NV Play Trophy Group Two. The victory brought an end to Staffordshire’s poor run […]

Dramatic day sees Staffordshire book their place in NCCA NV Play Trophy quarter-finals

Staffordshire booked their place in the quarter-finals of the NCCA NV Play Trophy with victory over Lincolnshire on a drama-filled day at Bignall End. Staffs ended their run of three successive years of failing to qualify from the group stages with a 10-run triumph in the winner-takes-all clash. The outcome was that Staffordshire clinched the […]

Staffordshire face batting decisions for Trophy clash with Lincs

Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough admits he’s been mulling over whether to restore order to his side this weekend. There’s no issues in the county camp – merely the fact Kettleborough, head coach Chris Milward and assistant Pete Wilshaw have to decide the make-up of their batting order. Openers Sam Kelsall and Matt Morris appeared to […]

Coach Milward looking for Staffs to deliver final knockout blow

Staffordshire face a knockout contest this weekend – but head coach Chris Milward says his players are well-versed in that particular scenario. Staffs welcome Lincolnshire to Bignall End on Sunday for the final instalment of their NCCA NV Play Trophy Group Two campaign. And the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Norfolk having already clinched one […]

Reeve Evitts returns for Staffordshire’s Trophy clash with Lincs

We have named a 12-man squad for Sunday’s NCCA NV Play Trophy game against Lincolnshire at Bignall End. All-rounder Reeve Evitts returns to the squad after being unavailable for last weekend’s victory over Northumberland at Jesmond. The match has huge significance for both sides. With Norfolk having already qualified from Group Two, the winners of […]

Staffordshire’s away win sets up huge final day in the Trophy

Staffordshire left their NCCA NV Play Trophy fate firmly in their own hands with a comfortable victory over Northumberland. Staffs won the Group Two clash at Jesmond by 68 runs to set up a winner-takes-all clash against Lincolnshire at Bignall End on Sunday. Lincolnshire were defeated by Norfolk in the day’s other contest, which ensured […]

‘We know we’re a good side, it’s just a case of proving it’

Tom Brett insists Staffordshire proved a point in their NCCA NV Play Trophy win at Bedfordshire. Staffs picked up their first win of the 50-over competition with a 34-run success on Bank Holiday Monday’s trip to Ampthill Town. It was a much-needed success after Staffordshire had been beaten in their opening Group Two encounter by […]

Nick Archer pays tribute to former Staffs bowler David Blank

Staffordshire County Cricket Club are saddened by the passing of former player David Blank. David, who was 66, was a prominent member of the county side after making his Staffordshire debut in 1981. A fast bowler, he played 77 Minor Counties Championship matches for Staffordshire – and was part of the side which won the […]

Liam Hurt and Joe Hawkins in Staffordshire squad for trip to Jesmond

Staffordshire have made two changes to their squad for this weekend’s NCCA NV Trophy game against Northumberland. Paceman Sam Keeling-Wright and all-rounder Reeve Evitts are both unavailable for the Group Two contest at Jesmond on Sunday (11am). Staffs have drafted in seamer Liam Hurt and Derbyshire all-rounder Joe Hawkins into the travelling party. Hurt had […]

Captain leads the way as Staffs pick up Trophy win at Bedfordshire

Staffordshire secured their first NCCA NV Play Trophy win of the season with a 34-run success against Bedfordshire at Ampthill Town. James Kettleborough’s third one-day century for the county proved to be integral to their victory at his former home. The ex-Beds batsman compiled an excellent 104 – arguably his best limited overs innings for […]