‘Staffs have the platform to push on in NCCA T20 Cup mission’
James Kettleborough says Staffordshire are in a good place at the halfway stage of the NCCA Twenty20 Cup group stage. A win and a defeat against Shropshire at the weekend followed the victory and tie secured in the opening weekend’s action against Northumberland. Those results have left Staffs joint top of Group One with Northumberland […]
Mixed fortunes for Staffordshire in NCCA T20 double header at Shropshire
Staffordshire banked another two NCCA Twenty20 Cup points on a day of contrasting fortunes against Shropshire. Staffs secured a 32-run win in the day’s first Group One clash at Wem to ideally back up their victory and tie against Northumberland last weekend at Stone SP. But the afternoon affair went south for Staffs as they […]
It’s a win and a tie for Staffordshire to open NCCA Twenty20 Cup campaign
Staffordshire kicked off their NCCA Twenty20 Cup with a three-point haul against Northumberland at Stone SP. Staffs made the ideal start to their Group One commitments when they took the honours in the opening game at a sun-drenched Lichfield Road. The hosts batted first and amassed 159-6 from their 20 overs, with Dan Lincoln (42), […]
Dramatic day sees Staffordshire book their place in NCCA NV Play Trophy quarter-finals
Staffordshire booked their place in the quarter-finals of the NCCA NV Play Trophy with victory over Lincolnshire on a drama-filled day at Bignall End. Staffs ended their run of three successive years of failing to qualify from the group stages with a 10-run triumph in the winner-takes-all clash. The outcome was that Staffordshire clinched the […]
Staffordshire face batting decisions for Trophy clash with Lincs
Staffordshire captain James Kettleborough admits he’s been mulling over whether to restore order to his side this weekend. There’s no issues in the county camp – merely the fact Kettleborough, head coach Chris Milward and assistant Pete Wilshaw have to decide the make-up of their batting order. Openers Sam Kelsall and Matt Morris appeared to […]
Reeve Evitts returns for Staffordshire’s Trophy clash with Lincs
We have named a 12-man squad for Sunday’s NCCA NV Play Trophy game against Lincolnshire at Bignall End. All-rounder Reeve Evitts returns to the squad after being unavailable for last weekend’s victory over Northumberland at Jesmond. The match has huge significance for both sides. With Norfolk having already qualified from Group Two, the winners of […]
Staffordshire’s away win sets up huge final day in the Trophy
Staffordshire left their NCCA NV Play Trophy fate firmly in their own hands with a comfortable victory over Northumberland. Staffs won the Group Two clash at Jesmond by 68 runs to set up a winner-takes-all clash against Lincolnshire at Bignall End on Sunday. Lincolnshire were defeated by Norfolk in the day’s other contest, which ensured […]
‘We know we’re a good side, it’s just a case of proving it’
Tom Brett insists Staffordshire proved a point in their NCCA NV Play Trophy win at Bedfordshire. Staffs picked up their first win of the 50-over competition with a 34-run success on Bank Holiday Monday’s trip to Ampthill Town. It was a much-needed success after Staffordshire had been beaten in their opening Group Two encounter by […]
Liam Hurt and Joe Hawkins in Staffordshire squad for trip to Jesmond
Staffordshire have made two changes to their squad for this weekend’s NCCA NV Trophy game against Northumberland. Paceman Sam Keeling-Wright and all-rounder Reeve Evitts are both unavailable for the Group Two contest at Jesmond on Sunday (11am). Staffs have drafted in seamer Liam Hurt and Derbyshire all-rounder Joe Hawkins into the travelling party. Hurt had […]
‘Attitude and desire are key ingredients for Staffordshire’
Richard Harvey says eyes and ears are trained on all corners of Staffordshire ahead of the new season. Harvey, chairman of the county club’s cricket committee, has outlined how Staffs have formulated their playing plans for the upcoming summer challenges. Head coach Chris Milward and assistant Pete Wilshaw have welcomed new signings into the group, […]