Dan Lloyd returns for Shropshire’s T20 Cup double header against Cumbria
Dan Lloyd returns to the Shropshire squad for Sunday’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup double header against Cumbria at St George’s Cricket Club in Telford. Wellington all-rounder Lloyd replaces unavailable Worfield seamer Ravan Chahal as the only change to the 12 selected for last weekend’s trip to Staffordshire. Sunday’s opening match starts at 11am, with the second […]
Much-changed Shropshire side impress to secure opening T20 Cup win of the season
Shropshire produced a fine performance to secure their first win in this season’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Charlie Home’s side held their nerve to beat Staffordshire by one run in the opening match of Sunday’s double header at Burslem. Staffordshire later claimed victory by seven wickets with a ball to spare in the day’s second match, […]
Much-changed Shropshire squad selected for T20 Cup trip to Staffordshire
A much-changed squad of 12 has been selected for Shropshire’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup trip to Staffordshire on Sunday. Seven of the players in the Shropshire XI for last weekend’s NCCA Trophy quarter-final victory over Northumberland – George Hargrave, Jacques Banton, Andre Bradford, Jack Home, Dan Lloyd, David Laird and Ben Roberts – will not be […]
Dan Walker and Morgan Ward impress with fine partnership for Shropshire Academy
An excellent partnership between Dan Walker and Morgan Ward was the highlight for Shropshire Academy as their first match of the season ended in defeat against Wales NC (North). The visitors emerged winners in Sunday’s 50-over friendly by 71 runs at Bomere Heath Cricket Club. Replying to a total of 295-4, Shropshire’s academy team were […]
Shropshire book a semi-final spot after excellent NCCA Trophy run continues with victory over Northumberland
Shropshire booked a place in the semi-finals of the NCCA Trophy after maintaining their fine form in the 50-over competition by beating Northumberland by 23 runs. After winning all four of their group games to qualify for the knockout stages in style, Shropshire kept the winning run going at Shifnal. Half centuries from George Hargrave […]
Shropshire to select from a squad of 12 for NCCA Trophy quarter-final against Northumberland
Shropshire will select from a squad of 12 for Sunday’s NCCA Trophy quarter-final against Northumberland at Shifnal Cricket Club (11.30am). Former Worcestershire all-rounder Cameron Jones, who has spent the week on trial with the MCC Young Cricketers, and Shrewsbury captain Lewis Evans are unavailable this weekend. They both played in the group stages of the […]
Seb Scott to captain Shropshire Academy in season’s opening match at Bomere Heath on Sunday
Shrewsbury batter Seb Scott will captain Shropshire Academy in their opening match of the 2025 season this weekend. Scott, who joined Shrewsbury from Bridgnorth during the winter, leads the academy side in a 50 overs per side contest against Wales National County (North) at Bomere Heath Cricket Club on Sunday (11am). Scott played for Shropshire’s […]
Albert Barkley 1935-2025
Everyone involved with Shropshire County Cricket Club is deeply saddened by the recent passing of our former membership secretary Albert Barkley. Albert was born in 1935 and grew up in the Ellesmere area. Following National Service, he completed his apprenticeship and became a successful painter and decorator. He served on the Shropshire CCC committee for […]
Shropshire captain Charlie Home encouraged by side’s efforts after two narrow T20 defeats against Cheshire
Shropshire lost two close games against Cheshire as the visitors completed a winning double at Wem in the opening group matches in this year’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup. Shropshire were edged out by three runs in the day’s first fixture, before Cheshire also came out on top in game two, this time by five wickets with […]
Shropshire’s focus turns to start of NCCA T20 Cup campaign against Cheshire at Wem
Shropshire turn their focus to the NCCA Twenty20 Cup when they begin their group fixtures in the shorter format this weekend. Shropshire face Cheshire in a double header at Wem Cricket Club on Sunday, with the two matches starting at 11am and 2.30pm. Further T20 group matches will follow against Staffordshire at Burslem CC on […]