Fresh slice of history for Nils Priestley in Staffordshire’s easy NCCA Knockout Trophy win
Nils Priestley became the first Staffordshire player to take six wickets in a Knockout Trophy game as the county started this summer’s campaign with a crushing victory over Suffolk. Left-arm spinner Priestley’s haul of 6-37, which included a hat-trick, sent Suffolk sliding to 170 all out at Mildenhall as they forlornly pursued Staffs’ imposing 286-3 […]
Staffordshire take 12-man squad to Suffolk for NCCA Knockout Trophy clash
Staffordshire will take a 12-man squad to East Anglia for their opening NCCA Knockout Trophy match this weekend. Staffs start their 50-over campaign on Sunday with a Group Two trip to Mildenhall to take on Suffolk (11am). Norfolk, Herefordshire and Shropshire complete the group in this particular section of the white-ball format. Staffordshire include Leek’s […]
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 […]
‘I was proud to captain the county and it was even better that we won’
Michael Hill had an unexpected surprise in Staffordshire’s NCCA Championship victory at Norfolk this week. The Meakins batsman has been renowned for churning out runs since making his county debut back in 2014. However, he added another string to his Staffs bow at Manor Park after being tasked with captaining the side on the final […]
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 […]
James Kettleborough eager for Staffordshire to increase NCCA title pressure
James Kettleborough says he’s delighted that Staffordshire have taken their NCCA Division One East title quest down to the final game. Staffs pocketed a 10-wicket victory in just two days of play at Norfolk this week to bring home 22 points from their penultimate Championship encounter. And with leaders Buckinghamshire seeing their game against Lincolnshire […]
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 […]