Berlusconi shines with bat as Development XI claim twin wins against Wales

Staffordshire Development XI enjoyed the ideal day as they claimed twin wins from their Twenty20 matches against Wales at Tamworth. Staffs prevailed by 55 runs in the opening encounter, before doubling up in the second contest by clinching a six-wicket success. Ethan Berlusconi was in sparkling form for Staffordshire, hitting half-centuries in both matches to […]

Development squad selected for T20 games against Wales

Staffordshire's James Abbotts bats in the NCCA Championship final

Staffordshire have named a 13-man Development squad for this weekend’s Twenty20 matches against Wales. Staffs take on Wales at Tamworth in two T20 matches tomorrow, with the first match getting underway at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains the group for both matches. The squad includes Rohan Vallabhaneni, who made his senior county debut in the […]

Development squad to entertain Cumbria at Moddershall & Oulton

Staffordshire spinner Oliver Tucker bowls in the NCCA Championship final

Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for their Development XI game against Cumbria. The 50-over per side game takes place tomorrow at Moddershall & Oulton, starting at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains a youthful side as Staffordshire take the opportunity to look at more players emerging through the pathway. Admission to the match is free […]

Development XI squad to play Derbyshire

Staffordshire spinner Anis Raza.

Staffordshire Development XI start a two-day encounter against Derbyshire this week. Staffs take on their neighbours at Trentside in a red-ball fixture on Wednesday and Thursday. Staffordshire will be captained by Meakins’ Jack Hammond – and line up with several players who have featured for the NCCA side. Sam Atkinson, Callum Hawkins, Joe Hawkins and […]

Development XI tie thriller to bounce back from home defeat

Tom Moulton made a battling 31 not out for Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Development XI secured a thrilling tie against Worcestershire Academy as part of this week’s double header. Staffs had been beaten by Herefordshire on Wednesday, but dusted themselves down to play their part in an entertaining meeting with Worcestershire at Bromsgrove School. Staffordshire were set 271 to win from their 50 overs – but looked […]

Double test for Staffordshire Development XI

Staffordshire County Cricket Club all-rounder Reeve Evitts

Staffordshire Development XI face a double header this week as they continue their campaign. Staffs entertain Herefordshire at Milford Hall tomorrow (Wednesday) before making the trip to Bromsgrove School to play Worcestershire on Thursday. Both matches will be 50-over per side, red-ball matches. Both start at 11am. Staffordshire will be led by Meakins skipper Jack […]