‘We were confident we could have forced issue if weather had held’

James Kettleborough says he was ready to roll the dice to try to force victory over Bedfordshire in the opening NCCA Championship game of the season. Staffordshire were left frustrated as the weather meant no play was possible on the final day of the Division One clash at Checkley. The inclement conditions had also forced […]

Day One report: Staffordshire forced to dig deep against Beds

It was a day of delays, debuts and a special presentation for Staffordshire as they started their NCCA Championship programme yesterday. The inclement weather at Checkley’s Four Trees ground meant the Division One East clash against Bedfordshire didn’t start until 4.30pm. The two sides managed to squeeze in three hours’ of play which resulted in […]

Development XI tie thriller to bounce back from home defeat

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 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 […]