Zen Malik says Staffordshire must reach new levels in T20 Cup defence

Zen Malik insists Staffordshire will need to move to the next level if they want to keep their hands on the NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Staffs won the competition for the first time in their history last summer after defeating Berkshire and Cornwall on finals day. Hopes of making a winning start to their defence were […]

Staffordshire name squads for Northumberland and Cumbria NCCA T20 matches

Staffordshire have announced their squad selections for their NCCA Twenty20 Cup Bank Holiday fixtures. Staffs entertain Northumberland at Burslem on Sunday and then visit Carlisle the next day to play Cumbria. Staffordshire are the defending T20 champions, but saw last week’s games against Cheshire at Checkley abandoned because of the weather. Head coach Andy Carr […]

James Kettleborough determined to keep driving Staffordshire forwards

As maiden campaigns go, James Kettleborough could be highly-satisfied with Staffordshire’s achievements. Kettleborough switched allegiances after 13 years with Bedfordshire to sign for Staffs ahead of the 2023 season. But as well as bolstering the batting unit, the 31-year-old was installed as captain. He targeted development alongside newly-appointed head coach Andy Carr – but the […]

Duo in the frame to make Staffordshire debuts against Cheshire

Staffordshire could field a couple of debutants in their NCCA Twenty20 Cup opener against Cheshire this weekend. Head coach Andy Carr has named a 12-man squad for Sunday’s double header, which will now be played at Checkley. The matches were due to be staged at Knypersley, but their ground is unfit for play, so Checkley […]

Staffordshire’s heroic effort falls short as Lincs cling on for draw

Staffordshire gave it everything. They really did. But ultimately their NCCA Division One East title hopes have been realistically dashed for another year after winding up their campaign. Yes, they moved to the top of the table, but only lead Bucks by four points ahead of their final game against Suffolk this coming weekend. Buckinghamshire […]

Same again for Staffordshire as they prepare for Lincs clash

Staffordshire have named an unchanged side for their final NCCA Championship Division One East match of the season. Lincolnshire are this weekend’s visitors to Checkley. And Staffs have stuck with the same XI which clinched a 10-wicket win at Norfolk this week. The victory, coupled with Buckinghamshire’s draw with Lincs in a rain-affected encounter at […]

Superb Raza spins Staffordshire to stunning NCCA Championship win at Norfolk

Staffordshire reignited their NCCA Championship Division One East title hopes with a superb victory at Norfolk. Staffs ran out 10-wicket winners at Manor Park to give their aspirations of winning the division a welcome boost. With leaders Buckinghamshire, who had defeated Staffordshire in their previous outing, seeing their game against Lincolnshire abandoned on the final […]

Day Two report: Staffordshire make up for lost time in push for victory

Staffordshire produced a dominant performance on the second day of their NCCA Championship game against Norfolk. After the first day was lost because the umpires deemed conditions at Manor Park unfit after water got on to the wicket, Staffs made up for lost time to raise the prospect of still completing victory in the Division […]

Rory Haydon relishing his big role in Staffordshire’s attack

It is hugely exciting, but also a touch depressing, watching Rory Haydon and Sam Atkinson bowl for Staffordshire. The excitement comes from seeing two highly-talented seamers executing their skills on the NCCA stage. The depressing part is the fact that their combined age of 37 is significantly lower than your own individual one. But handing […]

Staffordshire change things up for trip to Norfolk

Staffordshire have made three changes to their side for this weekend’s NCCA Championship trip to Norfolk. Staffs are looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance which saw them lose to Buckinghamshire in their last Division One East outing. That stopped them from backing up their opening three-day win against Suffolk. That was their first […]