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 […]
Captain leads the way as Staffs pick up Trophy win at Bedfordshire
Staffordshire secured their first NCCA NV Play Trophy win of the season with a 34-run success against Bedfordshire at Ampthill Town. James Kettleborough’s third one-day century for the county proved to be integral to their victory at his former home. The ex-Beds batsman compiled an excellent 104 – arguably his best limited overs innings for […]
One change to Staffordshire squad for Trophy clash at Bedfordshire
Staffordshire will take a 12-man squad to Bedfordshire for their next NCCA NV Play Trophy contest. Staffs have made just one change to the party involved in last weekend’s Group Two opener against Norfolk. Stone SP spinner Jack Batchelor replaces Moddershall all-rounder Joe Hawkins in the squad. Batchelor made his county debut in last season’s […]
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 […]
Staffordshire select squad for NCCA Knockout Trophy opener
Staffordshire have named a 12-man squad for their opening National Counties Cricket Association game of the season. Staffs host Norfolk at West Bromwich Dartmouth on Sunday (11am) in the first match of the Knockout Trophy Group Two programme. And Staffordshire will have three debutants in their side for the contest at Sandwell Park. All-rounder Ollie […]
‘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, […]
Staffordshire trio are honoured at county awards night
James Kettleborough, Michael Hill and Tom Brett were the county club award recipients at the annual Staffordshire Cricket dinner. The evening, attended by more than 300 people at the Stafford Showground, celebrated the year’s achievements throughout the pathway, as well as recognising the hard work put in by club and county volunteers. The county club […]
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 […]