Staffs slump to seamer Anson in Bedfordshire T20 Cup defeat

Staffordshire’s hopes of NCCA Twenty20 Cup glory came to a disappointing end as they were well beaten by Bedfordshire in their semi-final encounter. Staffs made the trip to the picturesque Wormsley ground with aspirations of adding this year’s title to the T20 Cup crown they picked up in 2023. However, they suffered a six-wicket defeat […]

Chris Milward: Players will relish the opportunity to impress

Head coach Chris Milward says opportunity knocks for his Staffordshire players this weekend. Staffs make the long trip to play Northumberland at South Northumberland Cricket Club as they continue their pursuit of NCCA Cluberly Championship Division One East success. However, it’s been a week of selection issues for Milward, assistant coach Pete Wilshaw and skipper […]

Super Staffordshire book place at NCCA T20 Cup finals day

Staffordshire cruised into the NCCA Dojo Twenty20 Cup finals day with an emphatic victory over Lincolnshire. Staffs completed a seven-wicket win against Lincs to ensure they made it to the showpiece event for the third time in four seasons. Lincolnshire had earlier beaten Cheshire by three runs in the eliminator for the right to meet […]

Chris Milward: We have to nail our skills for a sustained period

Head coach Chris Milward says Staffordshire must play the long game to get their NCCA Championship campaign back on track. Staffs were heavily beaten by 187 runs in their Division One East opener against Buckinghamshire at Chesham. And that’s left them with three matches to redress the balance if they are to mount a challenge […]

Jake Garlick looking to seize his chance on the pro circuit

Jake Garlick says the hard work has only just started after he signed a short-term deal with Warwickshire. The Staffordshire seamer has been rewarded for some impressive performances on the National Counties Cricket Association circuit – and for the Bears’ second team – with a contract covering the upcoming Metro Bank 50-over competition. The 21-year-old […]

Day three report: Staffordshire are heavily beaten by Bucks

Staffordshire fell to a heavy defeat in their opening NCCA Championship game against Buckinghamshire. The county were thrashed by 187 runs at Chesham on the third and final day as champions Bucks kicked off the defence of their title in style. Staffs were set a hefty target of 385 to claim an unlikely victory in […]

Day two report: Staffordshire left facing tough final-day challenge

Staffordshire will need to produce something special on the final day if they are to earn some reward from their opening NCCA Championship fixture against Buckinghamshire. Bucks, the defending champions, hammered home their advantage on the second day of the Division One East encounter at Chesham. They declared on the stroke of stumps on 316-9 […]

Day One report: Staffordshire forced to show fighting spirit against Bucks

Staffordshire’s Championship season started at a frenetic pace as the wickets tumbled in the Buckinghamshire sunshine. In glorious weather conditions in Chesham, defending champions Buckinghamshire won the toss and elected to bat. However, they were bowled out for 211 as Liam Hurt grabbed three wickets, Sam Keeling-Wright, Jake Garlick picked up two apiece and Sam […]

‘We’ve had to have tough conversations, but that shows our depth’

Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough hopes a ‘stressful week’ will ultimately reap rewards in the NCCA Championship. Staffs open up their National Counties Cricket Association Division One East three-day campaign with a trip to Chesham to take on Buckinghamshire tomorrow. Skipper Kettleborough is hoping that the meticulous planning which has gone into the match leaves Staffs […]

Jake Garlick on a mission to honour his dad’s memory

Jake Garlick says the trust placed in him by Staffordshire’s hierarchy has played a big part in his displays this season. The 21-year-old Moddershall seamer has been one of the county’s most impressive performers in the white-ball matches. Garlick has been handed the new ball in both the Trophy and Twenty20 competitions – and has […]