Seamer in line for Staffordshire debut in Showcase Game
Staffordshire have named a 13-man squad for this weekend’s Showcase Game against Leicestershire. Staffs will take on the Foxes at Knypersley’s Tunstall Road ground on Sunday in a 50-over per side encounter (11am). The match is part of the NCCA schedule which sees all counties play a first-class side. Staffordshire are set to hand a […]
‘We just weren’t at the races for all three days’
James Kettleborough admits he was left bitterly disappointed by Staffordshire’s performance in their defeat by Buckinghamshire. Staffs surrendered their unbeaten record at West Bromwich Dartmouth, which dated back to 2014, following an eight-wicket loss in their National Counties Cricket Association Division One East clash. Staffordshire were well off the pace throughout the three days as […]
No miracle for Staffordshire as Bucks complete deserved victory
Staffordshire saw their proud unbeaten NCCA Championship run at West Bromwich Dartmouth come to an end as Buckinghamshire secured a deserved victory. Staffs had never been beaten in the three-day format since returning to play at Sandwell Park in 2014. However, that sequence was brought to a predictable conclusion as Bucks put the finishing touches […]
Day Two report: Bucks fizz leaves Staffordshire facing fight for survival
Staffordshire face a final-day fight to save their NCCA Championship game against Buckinghamshire. Staffs closed the second day at West Bromwich Dartmouth on 70-3 from 42 overs – still 52 runs in arrears of their impressive visitors. It has been a largely disappointing two days for Staffs, who had opened up the Division One East […]
Day One report: Staffordshire need something special after Bucks take control
Staffordshire have plenty of work to do to drag themselves back into matters after coming second best on the opening day of their NCCA Championship clash against Buckinghamshire. Staffs produced a largely disappointing batting performance on day one at West Bromwich Dartmouth after being put in. They were bowled out for 206 and committed the […]
Staffordshire make two changes for Bucks Championship test
Staffordshire have made two changes to their side for this weekend’s NCCA Championship game against Buckinghamshire. Batsman Zen Malik and seamer Rory Haydon are unavailable after helping the county to win their Division One East opener at Suffolk. Checkley batsman Tom Moulton comes into the side, along with all-rounder Dan Richardson, for the match at […]
Staffordshire open up Championship season with victory at Suffolk
Staffordshire brought an end to their Suffolk hoodoo to open their NCCA Championship campaign in perfect fashion with a 51-run win. Staffs have come out on the wrong side of results against the East Anglians in recent seasons. But they managed to avoid that scenario from happening again. Staffordshire squandered winning positions against them at […]
Day Two report: Captain saves Staffordshire after dramatic collapse
Staffordshire suffered one of their infamous third-innings collapses to leave their NCCA Championship match against Suffolk firmly in the balance. Staffs looked to be sitting pretty after carving out a 106-run lead on the second day of the Division One East encounter at Bury St Edmunds. However, after reaching 29-0 in their second innings at […]
Day one report: Kettleborough and Malik star on a promising day
James Kettleborough marked his Staffordshire Championship debut with a sparkling century on the opening day of the NCCA Division One East game against Suffolk. Kettleborough, one of seven players making their three-day bows for the county, compiled 141 as Staffordshire posted 387-8 declared at Bury St Edmunds. Zen Malik (81), Matthew Morris (54) and Michael […]
James Kettleborough wants Staffordshire to express themselves
James Kettleborough hopes letting his Staffordshire side play with freedom will reap rewards as they start their red-ball campaign. Staffs make the long journey to Bury St Edmunds this weekend for their opening National Counties Cricket Association Division One East game against Suffolk. It has been an up-and-down season so far for Staffs, who opened […]