Four players set to make Shropshire first team debuts in T20 Cup at Northumberland
There are a number of new faces in the squad of 12 selected by Shropshire for Sunday’s NCCA Twenty20 Cup double header at Northumberland. Six of the players in the XI which beat Suffolk last weekend to reach the NCCA Trophy final will not be involved as Shropshire complete their group fixtures in the shorter […]
Andre Bradford excited to help Shropshire reach first Trophy final for 12 years
Andre Bradford is looking forward to Shropshire’s first appearance in a one-day final for 12 years after playing a leading role in the county’s semi-final success. The consistent batter hit the winning run off the penultimate ball of the match in Sunday’s victory over Suffolk at Shifnal, his former home club ground, as Shropshire won […]
Captain Charlie Home delighted with Shropshire’s efforts after progressing to NCCA Trophy final
Shropshire captain Charlie Home was impressed with his side’s efforts after progressing to next month’s NCCA Trophy final. Shropshire held their nerve to beat Suffolk by four wickets under the DLS method in Sunday’s rain-affected semi-final to book the county’s first appearance in the Trophy final since 2013, when they lost to Berkshire at Wormsley. […]
Shropshire all set for Sunday’s NCCA Trophy semi-final against Suffolk at Shifnal
Shropshire welcome a number of regulars back into the team for Sunday’s NCCA Trophy semi-final against Suffolk at Shifnal Cricket Club (11am). George Hargrave, Jacques Banton, Andre Bradford and Ben Roberts have not been involved in much-changed Shropshire sides selected for Twenty20 Cup group matches in the last two weeks. But, having played their part […]
Shropshire beaten twice by Cumbria in NCCA Twenty20 Cup at St George’s
Shropshire’s hopes of progressing in the NCCA Twenty20 Cup were hit by two defeats against Cumbria in Sunday’s double header at St George’s Cricket Club. The visitors, inspired by big-hitting opener Freddie Fallows, won the day’s first match by 16 runs, and also came out on top in game two, by eight wickets with four […]
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 […]