Staffordshire falter on the Trophy start line
Staffordshire slumped to an emphatic 105-run defeat at the hands of Norfolk in their opening NCCA NV Play One-Day Trophy match of the season. Staffs had started the day brightly enough at West Bromwich Dartmouth’s Sandwell Park ground by reducing the East Anglians to 52-3 in the eighth over after asking them to bat. But […]
‘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, […]
Medal man Dan is eager to make Staffordshire impact
New Staffordshire signing Dan Lincoln is determined to use his vast experience to drive the county’s youngsters forward – while also adding more silverware to his collection. The 30-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has agreed an initial two-year deal with Staffordshire after ending his long association with Berkshire. Lincoln enjoyed huge success with Berkshire and has picked up […]
Staffordshire legend takes over as county club president
Steve Dean has been elected as Staffordshire’s new president at the county club’s annual meeting. He takes over the role from Nick Archer, who has served his permitted two three-year terms. Dean is Staffordshire’s all-time leading run scorer, having made 10,163 Championship runs during a county career which spanned from 1982 until 2003. He also […]
Staffordshire announce new coaching team
Staffordshire have confirmed their new coaching set-up ahead of the 2026 National Counties Cricket Association season. Chris Milward, who is Staffordshire Cricket’s head of performance, has been named as the new head coach. He will be assisted by former Staffs batsman Pete Wilshaw. The duo are no strangers to coaching after helping with the county’s […]
Andy Carr steps down as Staffordshire head coach
Andy Carr says he has been “honoured” to lead Staffordshire after stepping down as the county’s head coach. Carr has been undergoing cancer treatment and has now made the decision to relinquish his role with the county club. The 51-year-old was appointed head coach prior to the 2023 season – and guided Staffordshire to success […]
Day Three report: Heartache for Staffordshire as NCCA title bid falls just short
Staffordshire came agonisingly close to retaining their NCCA Championship Division One East title after a dramatic final day against Cambridgeshire. Staffs had their hosts nine wickets down with two overs to go at Peterborough, but just couldn’t find that last piece of magic to keep hold of their crown. They had set Cambridgeshire 244 for […]
Day Two report: Staffordshire look for final flourish in title mission
Staffordshire will need a huge final-day effort in their quest to keep their hands on the NCCA Championship Division One East title. Staffs take to the field for the last chapter of the three-dayer against Cambridgeshire at Peterborough with a 20-run lead after closing day two on 68-1. There are plenty of permutations to throw […]
Day One report: Where there’s a Hill there’s a way as Michael saves Staffs
Michael Hill proved to be Staffordshire’s savour once again on the opening day of their crucial NCCA Championship clash against Cambridgeshire. The left-hander compiled a brilliant 112 not out to rescue Staffs from a precarious position at Peterborough as they look to keep themselves in the Division One title hunt. Hill’s 13th Championship ton for […]
‘The celebration was a release of all of my emotions’
A quickly scampered two has never been more keenly celebrated than when Matt Morris completed that particular double this week. The Staffordshire batsman punched a delivery from Lincolnshire spinner Jordan Cook to the point boundary to bring up a landmark which has been a fair few years in the making. By completing his second run, […]