Spotlight on Richard Oliver
Opening batsman Richard Oliver enjoyed two spells with Shropshire either side of playing first-class cricket for Worcestershire. He made his Championship debut for Shropshire in 2008 and went on to play 62 matches for the county in three-day and one-day cricket. Richard struck 1,885 Championship runs at an average of 30.90 in 37 Championship appearances, […]
Shropshire CCC arrange 50-over fixtures on the next three Sundays – including matches against Herefordshire and a Worcestershire XI
Shropshire CCC have arranged fixtures on the next three Sundays – with more matches to hopefully follow. The National Counties Cricket Association announced last week that no competitive cricket will be played this season after the start of the season was delayed owing to Covid-19. But clubs were informed that they are free to play […]
180 Championship appearances, 10,200 runs – record-breaking Steve Johnson reflects on his Shropshire career
Steve Johnson has played comfortably more Championship matches than anyone for Shropshire, is well out in front as the highest run scorer and was a key member of what remains the county’s only title-winning team. He’s certainly a true legend of Shropshire cricket. As he reflects on his 24 happy years playing for Shropshire between […]
No competitive NCCA cricket to be played this season – but counties are free to play friendly fixtures
The National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA) has announced that no competitive cricket will be played this season. With the start of the domestic cricket season delayed owing to Covid-19, NCCA clubs were asked to vote to determine if any competitive cricket would take place. Following the outcome of the vote, which favoured no competitive cricket, […]
Spotlight on Matt Tilt
Wicketkeeper Matt Tilt was vice-captain to Ed Foster when Shropshire lifted the MCCA Knockout Trophy by beating Lincolnshire in 2010. That memorable day at the home of Durham CCC was the best moment of his 12-year Shropshire career, with Matt taking four catches as Shropshire won by seven wickets. He made his Championship debut against […]
Spotlight on Bryan Jones
Bryan Jones made his Shropshire debut in 1981 and went on to play 123 Minor Counties Championship matches for the county. A consistent opening batsman, Bryan scored 6,187 Championship runs at an average of 33.88, with a highest score of 168 not out. Only Steve Johnson and Mark Davies have scored more runs for the […]
Experienced coach Jason Weaver excited to return home in new role with Shropshire CCC
Jason Weaver is excited about the next chapter of his cricketing career after returning to his home county to work with Shropshire’s first team squad earlier this year. Born in Wellington and a former Shropshire player, Jason continues to enjoy a successful coaching career, having worked for the ECB before spending nearly 14 years with […]
Facing Shane Warne’s Hampshire a career highlight for former Shropshire captain Guy Home
Captaining Shropshire against a star-studded Hampshire side skippered by Shane Warne still, 15 years on, brings a smile to Guy Home’s face. “It’s just an amazing memory and something that will always be with you,” says Home, recalling that special day, May 4, 2005, when Shropshire hosted Hampshire in the first round of the Cheltenham […]
Spotlight on James Ralph
James Ralph became the thirteenth man to join the select group of players to have appeared in 100 Minor Counties Championship matches for Shropshire when he completed his century in 2016. Having made his debut for the county in 1998, the right-hand top order batsman and leg spinner held down a regular place in the […]
Spotlight on Derek Ashley
Derek Ashley, a consistent and popular wicketkeeper for Shropshire between 1982 and 1992, was part of the county side which famously beat Yorkshire in the NatWest Trophy in 1984. He played 75 Championship matches, taking 122 catches and completing 66 stumpings, while he also chipped in with useful runs down the order. The Yorkshire match […]