Reeve Evitts: I never thought I’d get another chance to score 200
Reeve Evitts admits he wasn’t prepared to let a second opportunity to join an illustrious Staffordshire club pass him by. Evitts became the youngest Championship double century maker in Staffordshire’s history as the county crushed Cambridgeshire by an innings and 111 runs at Checkley in the NCCA Championship last week. Evitts compiled a superb 207 […]
Jake Garlick on a mission to honour his dad’s memory
Jake Garlick says the trust placed in him by Staffordshire’s hierarchy has played a big part in his displays this season. The 21-year-old Moddershall seamer has been one of the county’s most impressive performers in the white-ball matches. Garlick has been handed the new ball in both the Trophy and Twenty20 competitions – and has […]
Matt Morris targeting immediate Staffordshire response
Matt Morris says one disappointing result won’t knock Staffordshire out of their stride. Staffs suffered an agonising one-wicket defeat in their NCCA NV Play Trophy quarter-final by Cumbria at Carlisle last Sunday. Staffordshire had been bowled out for 138 on a testing surface, but rallied superbly as Sam Keeling-Wright’s 5-26 kept them in the contest. […]
‘Staffordshire will have no NCCA Trophy regrets’
Chris Milward says Staffordshire will leave every ounce of energy and effort out on the pitch in Carlisle as they chase a place in the NCCA NV Play Trophy semi-finals. Head coach Milward takes his side on the long trip north to Cumbria for Sunday’s last-eight tie aiming to take another step towards 50-over glory. […]
Coach Wilshaw has Twenty20 vision for Staffordshire
Pete Wilshaw wants to see a Staffordshire transfer this weekend. Staffs switch National Counties Cricket Association formats on Sunday as they kick off their Twenty20 Cup campaign with a double header against Northumberland at Stone SP (11am & 2.30pm). Staffordshire head into the competition on a high after booking their place in the NV Play […]
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 […]
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 […]