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 […]
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 […]
Day Two report: Captain saves Staffordshire after dramatic collapse
Staffordshire suffered one of their infamous third-innings collapses to leave their NCCA Championship match against Suffolk firmly in the balance. Staffs looked to be sitting pretty after carving out a 106-run lead on the second day of the Division One East encounter at Bury St Edmunds. However, after reaching 29-0 in their second innings at […]
Day one report: Kettleborough and Malik star on a promising day
James Kettleborough marked his Staffordshire Championship debut with a sparkling century on the opening day of the NCCA Division One East game against Suffolk. Kettleborough, one of seven players making their three-day bows for the county, compiled 141 as Staffordshire posted 387-8 declared at Bury St Edmunds. Zen Malik (81), Matthew Morris (54) and Michael […]
Dave Cartledge: Anis Raza’s return provides the ideal example
Dave Cartledge says Anis Raza’s return to the Staffordshire first team sends out a clear message to local players. Raza has been named in Staffs’ team for the first NCCA Championship Division One East game of the season against Suffolk at Bury St Edmunds this weekend. That marks the end of a five-year spell on […]
James Kettleborough wants Staffordshire to express themselves
James Kettleborough hopes letting his Staffordshire side play with freedom will reap rewards as they start their red-ball campaign. Staffs make the long journey to Bury St Edmunds this weekend for their opening National Counties Cricket Association Division One East game against Suffolk. It has been an up-and-down season so far for Staffs, who opened […]
Seven players to make Championship debuts for Staffordshire
Staffordshire will have seven county Championship debutants in their line-up for this weekend’s NCCA Division One East game against Suffolk. Staffs head to Bury St Edmunds on Sunday for the first of four three-day matches – and will field one of the youngest teams in recent memory. Captain James Kettleborough and left-arm spinner Tom Brett […]