Wrekin College to host Shropshire Academy’s match against Herefordshire’s 2nd XI on Sunday
Shropshire’s Academy team will play their second match of the week when they face Herefordshire’s 2nd XI in a 50-over friendly at Wrekin College on Sunday (11am). The team, coached by Ryan Lockley and James Wojda, were also in action on Tuesday when they played Cheshire’s 2nd XI at Wem, a game which the visitors […]
Shropshire make three changes for Championship trip to Dorset
Shropshire make three changes to the side for this weekend’s NCCA Cluberly Championship trip to Dorset. Promising Whitchurch seamer Alex Heath and top order batter Will Tarrant, who has played second team cricket for Derbyshire, will both make their debuts for Shropshire in the three-day match, which starts at Wimborne on Sunday (11am). There will […]
Shropshire impress as first Championship match of the season ends in a draw against Cheshire
Shropshire captain Charlie Home was impressed with his side’s efforts as their opening NCCA Cluberly Championship match of the season ended in a draw against Cheshire. Shropshire collected 11 points and Cheshire 10 after a rain-affected three days at Whitchurch. Shropshire put 312-9 on the board in their first innings, before bowling out Cheshire – […]
Shropshire Academy in action at Wem CC today
Shropshire’s Academy side are in action today (Tuesday) as they play a 50-over friendly against Cheshire’s 2nd XI at Wem Cricket Club (11am). Shropshire Academy: Tom Griffiths (Sentinel), Ed Prideaux (Shrewsbury), Naim Luhar (Berkswell), Jason Oakes (Ludlow, captain), Liam Walker (Chirk), Luke Thornton (Allscott), Morgan Ward (Wellington), Dan Handley (Quatt), Charlie Walker (Wombourne), Matt Rees […]
Whitchurch to host Shropshire’s NCCA Championship opener against Cheshire
Shropshire’s focus turns to three-day cricket as they get ready to begin their NCCA Cluberly Championship campaign against Cheshire this weekend. Shropshire’s Western Division Two campaign starts against one of their neighbouring counties at Whitchurch Cricket Club on Sunday (11am), with admission for spectators free on all three days. Shropshire make six changes from the […]
Andre Bradford awarded county cap by Shropshire CCC
Andre Bradford has become the third Shropshire player to be awarded a county cap this year in recognition of his efforts during his four seasons playing for the club. The consistent batter joined Shropshire ahead of the 2022 season and is close to making 50 appearances for the county in all formats. He is closing […]
Shropshire’s excellent NCCA Trophy run ends in defeat in the final against Dorset
Captain Charlie Home said he was “very proud” of his side after Shropshire’s excellent run in this season’s NCCA Trophy ended in defeat by five wickets against Dorset in Sunday’s final. Shropshire had won all six of their matches in the 50-over competition to reach the county’s first one-day final for 12 years, but it […]
Playing a settled side has helped Shropshire reach this weekend’s NCCA Trophy final
Shropshire will be looking to continue their excellent run of results in the NCCA Trophy when they face Dorset in Sunday’s final at Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club (11am start). Shropshire won all four of their group games in this season’s 50-over competition ahead of beating Northumberland in the last eight and then Suffolk in […]
Shropshire’s cricketers looking forward to Sunday’s NCCA Trophy final
Head of cricket Ed Home says the Shropshire players are looking forward to Sunday’s NCCA Trophy final as they prepare to face Dorset at Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club (11am). Shropshire have enjoyed playing in the 50-over competition this season, winning all six of their fixtures, including last month’s semi-final against Suffolk, to set up […]
Countdown continues to Shropshire’s sixth appearance in one-day final this weekend
As the countdown continues to Sunday’s NCCA Trophy final, it brings back many memories of Shropshire’s previous appearances in one-day finals, particularly 2010 when Shropshire emerged as winners. Sunday’s 50-over final against Dorset at Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club will be Shropshire’s sixth one-day final since the competition was launched in 1983. The highlight undoubtedly […]