Kettleborough remains optimistic despite opening Trophy defeat
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough insists his Trophy optimism hasn’t been dampened by an opening-day defeat. Staffs kicked off their NCCA NV Play One-Day Trophy campaign last weekend with a 105-run defeat by Norfolk in their Group Two encounter. The defeat was a disappointing way for Staffs to open up the 2026 season – especially after […]
One change to Staffordshire squad for Trophy clash at Bedfordshire
Staffordshire will take a 12-man squad to Bedfordshire for their next NCCA NV Play Trophy contest. Staffs have made just one change to the party involved in last weekend’s Group Two opener against Norfolk. Stone SP spinner Jack Batchelor replaces Moddershall all-rounder Joe Hawkins in the squad. Batchelor made his county debut in last season’s […]
Staffordshire select squad for NCCA Knockout Trophy opener
Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for their opening National Counties Cricket Association game of the season. Staffs host Norfolk at West Bromwich Dartmouth on Sunday (11am) in the first match of the Knockout Trophy Group Two programme. And Staffordshire will have three debutants in their side for the contest at Sandwell Park. All-rounder Ollie […]
Staffordshire select 13-man squad for Herefordshire pre-season match
Staffordshire have named a 13-man squad for their pre-season encounter against Herefordshire this weekend. Sunday’s 50-over match takes place at Smethwick (11am) as preparations are fine-tuned for the start of the National Counties Cricket Association campaign. All 13 players will feature at some point in the match. The contest is the first chance for Staffordshire […]
Staffordshire end NCCA Knockout Trophy campaign with heavy defeat
Staffordshire’s NCCA Knockout Trophy campaign came to a dismal conclusion after a heavy defeat at the hands of Norfolk. Staffs travelled to East Anglia needing a minor miracle to have a sniff of qualifying in second place from Group Two. They needed Shropshire to beat Suffolk – which did materialise – while also taking the […]
Andy Carr demands response as he makes two changes for Norfolk trip
Andy Carr says it’s time for some of his Staffordshire players to turn potential into performances. Head coach Carr was left unhappy with the display in last Sunday’s NCCA Knockout Trophy defeat by Shropshire, which left Staffs’ qualification hopes hanging by the thinnest of threads. If Staffordshire don’t advance from Group Two, then it will […]
Disappointment for Staffordshire as Suffolk bank NCCA Knockout Trophy points
Staffordshire’s hopes of enjoying a bumper Bank Holiday haul in the NCCA Knockout Trophy were thwarted by rivals Suffolk. Staffs had opened up their Group Two campaign with a comfortable victory over Herefordshire on Sunday. However, they couldn’t replicate that performance at Bignall End as they slipped to a 67-run defeat. Staffordshire always faced a […]
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 […]
Barnard’s innings is the difference as Staffordshire lose out to Bears
Ed Barnard delivered a first-class lesson to Staffordshire to help Warwickshire to a comfortable victory in the NCCA Showcase Game. The Bears captain lit up Knypersley’s Tunstall Road ground with a sparkling 143 to set Warwickshire on their way to an imposing 316-7 from their 50 overs in today’s encounter. Barnard struck 15 fours and […]