Cricket
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Staffordshire secure back-to-back victories.
Staffordshire beat Northumberland by 68 runs. Staffordshire made the long journey to Jesmond on Sunday with hopes of keeping their NCCA campaign alive. They won the toss and chose to bat first. They were quickly in trouble when they were reduced to 35/2 in the 6th over. Matt Morris, 13 and Sam Kelsall both started
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England watch week 6 – Days 1 & 2.
This week’s roundup begins at Chelmsford with the match between Essex and Hampshire. Essex won the toss and elected to bowl. Sam Cooke took 3 early wickets as Hampshire were reduced to 88 for four at lunch on the first day. They reached 216 for five by tea but collapsed to 235 all out as
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NSSCCL Premier League Round Up 9th May 2026.
Eccleshall beat Checkley by 4 wickets. Eccleshall won the toss and asked Checkley to bat first at Four Trees. Checkley lost James Abbotts early before Tom Carrigan and James Kettleborough added 42 for the 2nd wicket. Carrigan made 43 before he was LBW to Murvin Abinash. Kettleborough made 22 before being bowled by Oliver Palmer,
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Porthill vs Longton.
Longton won the toss and elected to bowl in cool, overcast conditions at the Old County Ground. Morning rainfall left the outfield damp underfoot. But the wicket was hard with a good covering of grass. The first hour will be crucial for both sides. If Longton can make early inroads while the ball is still
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Why the wait for a new selector?
With news coming this week that the final round of interviews is being held for the England head selectors’ job, it leaves a rather big question to be asked. Why has it taken so long for England to get to this point? Luke Wright, the last man to hold this role, stepped away from his
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Staffordshire bounce back.
Staffordshire defeated Bedfordshire by 34 runs at Ampthill Town CC. Staffs got their NCCA 50 Over campaign back on track with a narrow victory over Bedfordshire on bank holiday Monday. This should now give Staffs a boost as they look to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition for the first time in 3
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England watch Week 5 – days 3 & 4.
Leicestershire vs Notts. Leicestershire were bowled all out for 308 in their first innings. Their lower order showed fine resistance on the 3rd morning. Olly Stone finished with figures of 5/68. Pennington added a third wicket to finish with figures of 3/69. Leicestershire were asked to follow one, and Stone was in the wickets again.
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Talbot Shield round 1.
Wedgwood’s 1st XI won on the road against Alsager’s 2nd XI by 58 runs. Wedgwood won the toss and elected to bat. They made 226/6 from the 40-over allocation. Ben Dixon and Marvin Kitamirike added 65 for the 3rd wicket as Wedgwood built towards their large total. Dixon made 61 off 49 balls, including seven
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England watch week 5 – days 1 & 2.
This week’s England watch begins at the Utilita Bowl, where Hampshire won the toss and asked Glamorgan to bat. Asa Tribe made 45 before he fell victim to Kyle Abbott. The Hampshire bowlers toiled away as Glamorgan made 536/7 in their first innings. Sonny Baker bowled 27 tight overs, taking 1/83 in Glamorgan’s huge total.
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NSSCCL Premier League round-up 2nd May 26.
Porthill beat Eccleshall by 97 runs. Porthill batted first and amassed 224/8 from their 45 overs. This was thanks to an unbeaten 97 from Matt Coxon, who struck thirteen 4s and one 6 in his innings that was compiled of 99 balls. Coxon never really received any notable support during his time at the crease
