Lower order helps Development XI to victory over Cumbria

Staffordshire Development XI beat their Cumbria counterparts by three wickets in their 50-over clash at Moddershall & Oulton. Cumbria won the toss and elected to bat, but despite Kian Larmour making 20 early on, found themselves in trouble at 39-5. There was a rebuild of sorts with Donovan Zealand chipping in with 22, but when […]
Development squad to entertain Cumbria at Moddershall & Oulton

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 lose out to Wales in rain-affected clash

Staffordshire Development XI were beaten by Wales in a rain-affected encounter at Stone SP. Wales won the toss and elected to bat, with the weather reducing their innings from 50 overs to 46. And in between the breaks in play they made excellent progress to close on 242-6. Mathew Ryan made 28 up front for […]
Staffordshire show spirit to earn NCCA Twenty20 Cup reward

Staffordshire fought back impressively to put points on the board in their opening NCCA Twenty20 Cup double header against Northumberland. Staffs were beaten by 10 wickets in the day’s first Group One game at Allendale – a contest which was affected by the rain. But the weather then helped their cause in the second encounter […]
James Kettleborough calls for Staffordshire pride and passion

James Kettleborough had plenty to mull over as he undertook the 200-mile drive from Norfolk on Sunday night. The Staffordshire captain had just seen his side be outplayed in all disciplines on their way to an eight-wicket defeat by the East Anglians on the outskirts of Norwich. That put paid to the extremely slim chance […]
Development XI are beaten on trip to Cheshire 2nd XI

Staffordshire Development XI went down by five wickets in their 50-over clash against Cheshire seconds. Staffs took first use in the encounter at Macclesfield, but soon found themselves in early bother. They were reduced to 23-3 before Rohan Vallabhaneni and Niall McHale dug in to stop the rot. Vallabhaneni was at the forefront of the […]
Development side heading to play Cheshire

Staffordshire Development XI are in action tomorrow when they make the trip to Cheshire. The teams will contest a 50-over per side match at Macclesfield, which starts at 11am. Meakins’ Jack Hammond captains the side for the encounter. Staffordshire’s team features several players who have NCCA experience under their belts. James Abbotts, Sam Atkinson, Jacob […]
Staffordshire name squad for Leicestershire Twenty20 matches

Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough says the NCCA Showcase games against Leicestershire will be worthwhile exercises – regardless of the outcomes. In previous years, the matches between National Counties Cricket Association sides and their first-class rivals have been 50-over affairs. But tomorrow, Staffordshire will take on Leicestershire in two Twenty20 matches at the Foxes’ Uptonsteel County […]
Staffordshire name squads for NCCA Knockout Trophy double header

Staffordshire have named 12-man squads for their NCCA Knockout Trophy double header this weekend. Staffs kick off their Group Two 50-over programme with a clash against Herefordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth on Sunday. Then they host Suffolk at Bignall End on Bank Holiday – the first time Staffs will have played at Boon Hill for […]
Staffordshire Development XI to host Warwickshire

Staffordshire Development XI are making an early start to their season next week. Staffs entertain Warwickshire Academy at Moddershall & Oulton on Tuesday, April 15 in a 50-over per side encounter (11am). Meakins captain Jack Hammond skippers a side which features a blend of youth and players who have featured at National Counties Cricket Association […]