Shropshire cricket umpire John McIntear launching campaign to encourage more disabled people to officiate in sport
Shropshire cricket umpire John McIntear is launching a campaign to encourage more disabled officials to be involved in their favourite sports. John, a member of Shropshire County Cricket Club’s committee and responsible for the registration of players, was diagnosed with Stage Four lung cancer in 2018, preventing him from standing for long periods. But such […]
Shropshire chase well to open NCCA Trophy campaign with victory against Northumberland
Director of Cricket John Abrahams was pleased with Shropshire’s efforts as the county enjoyed a winning start to their National Counties Cricket Association Trophy campaign. New captain Graham Wagg led from the front as Shropshire beat Northumberland by three wickets in an exciting opening group match in the 50-over One Day Trophy at Oswestry. After […]
Shropshire name 12-man squad for NCCA Trophy opener against Northumberland at Oswestry
A 12-man squad has been named by Shropshire for Sunday’s National Counties Cricket Association Trophy match against Northumberland at Oswestry (11am). It’s the opening One Day Trophy game of the season for Shropshire in a group which will also see the county face Staffordshire at Wem next month and play 50-over away matches against Cheshire […]
Herefordshire friendly called off
Shropshire’s 50-over friendly against Herefordshire at Ellesmere College today (Sunday) has been called off. Our opening group game in the National Counties Cricket Association Trophy is against Northumberland at Oswestry next Sunday.
Shropshire to host Herefordshire in a 50-over friendly at Ellesmere College on Sunday
Director of Cricket John Abrahams wants Shropshire to keep improving ahead of Sunday’s 50-over friendly against Herefordshire at Ellesmere College (11am). Abrahams has been pleased with Shropshire’s performance level in their last two warm-up fixtures against a Lancashire CCC XI and a Worcestershire CCC XI. Now he’s looking for more of the same as Shropshire […]
Ryan Lockley stars with the bat for Shropshire against Worcestershire CCC XI
Ryan Lockley played a starring role with the bat as Shropshire’s latest 50-over friendly was eventually curtailed by the rain. Lockley struck an unbeaten 81 against a Worcestershire County Cricket Club XI at Bridgnorth, a match which saw Shropshire emerge winners by 20 runs under the DLS method. Lockley’s efforts lifted the Shropshire total to […]
Shropshire looking forward to Worcestershire CCC XI challenge at Bridgnorth on Sunday
Xavier Clarke and Sam Ellis will make their first appearances of the season for Shropshire in Sunday’s 50-over friendly against a Worcestershire County Cricket Club XI at Bridgnorth. Harry Chandler and David Laird also return to the 12 selected by Shropshire as the county look to build on last weekend’s impressive performance against a Lancashire […]
John Abrahams believes Shropshire moving in the right direction after impressive performance against a Lancashire CCC XI
Director of Cricket John Abrahams believes the Shropshire team is moving in the right direction after being impressed with the performance against a Lancashire County Cricket Club XI in a 50-over friendly at Whitchurch. A five-wicket haul from Sam Whitney helped Shropshire bowl out a talented young side from the Red Rose county for 187. […]
Shropshire to face Lancashire CCC XI at Whitchurch on Sunday
Director of Cricket John Abrahams is looking forward to welcoming a Lancashire County Cricket Club XI to Whitchurch on Sunday as preparations continue for Shropshire’s National Counties Cricket Association season. Abrahams enjoyed a successful playing career for Lancashire between 1973 and 1988, which included two seasons as captain. This weekend’s match against the Red Rose […]
Shropshire County Cricket Club’s hospitality event will not take place this year
Shropshire County Cricket Club plan to relaunch its popular hospitality event in 2022 after deciding not to stage the event this year. It will be the second successive year the event has not taken place after last July’s hospitality day was cancelled owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Shropshire CCC secretary Richard Lees said: “Given the […]