Shropshire CCC’s Academy receive new training kit thanks to the support of NBC Group
Promising cricketers representing Shropshire County Cricket Club’s Academy have a smart new training kit thanks to the generous sponsorship of a county company. The club are delighted to have received the training kit from Wellington-based NBC Group, a family-run business. Head of Academy Ian Roe said: “The NBC Group have been long-time supporters of the […]
Shropshire cricket umpire John McIntear set to pitch up in new chair thanks to The Royal British Legion
A former Royal Navy veteran, who is a Shropshire County Cricket Club committee member, has been bowled over by the support he has received from The Royal British Legion and other military charities to raise funds for a new bespoke electrical wheelchair that will aid him to umpire cricket matches in Shropshire. John McIntear, 62, […]
First Academy fixture this year ends in defeat – but Ian Roe encouraged about the future for Shropshire’s promising cricketers
Shropshire’s Head of Academy Ian Roe insists the county’s talented group of young cricketers have the ability to challenge for regular first-team places. Shropshire played what will be their only Academy fixture this year when they met Herefordshire’s 2nd XI in a 50-over friendly at Shifnal on Sunday. The visitors ultimately ran out winners by […]
Academy fixture provides Shropshire’s promising young cricketers with another chance to impress
Head of Academy Ian Roe believes Sunday’s 50-over friendly against Herefordshire’s 2nd XI at Shifnal (11am start) is another opportunity for the county’s talented group of young cricketers to underline their potential. This weekend’s match is the first of two Academy fixtures to be arranged this season, with Shrewsbury School to provide the opposition later […]
Shropshire chase well to secure victory over Shropshire County Cricket League representative side
Shropshire produced an impressive run chase to gain an eight-wicket victory against the Shropshire County Cricket League representative side in their latest 50-over friendly. Three wickets from Sam Whitney helped dismiss the League side for 174 at Whitchurch’s Heath Road ground. Half centuries from Will Parton and Harry Chandler then steered Shropshire to their target. […]
Shropshire County Cricket League representative side to face Shropshire at Whitchurch on Sunday
A Shropshire County Cricket League representative side will face Shropshire in a 50-over friendly at Whitchurch on Sunday (11am start). John Abrahams, Shropshire’s Director of Cricket, is looking forward to the match as it provides the opportunity to not only watch his own side once again, but to also take a look at players currently […]
Plenty of positives for Shropshire after hosting a Worcestershire XI for the second time this month
Director of Cricket John Abrahams felt there were plenty of positives to emerge for Shropshire after facing a Worcestershire XI for the second time this month. Worcestershire put 204 on the board at Wellington, with Xavie Clarke, who has played regularly for Shropshire since his debut for the county last summer, leading the way for […]
Shropshire hand opportunities to a host of players to impress in Sunday’s friendly against a Worcestershire XI
Shropshire take the chance to hand a host of players an opportunity to face first-class opposition when a Worcestershire XI make a quick return to the county this weekend. Sunday’s 50-over friendly at Wellington (11am) will be the second time this month that the Pears have lined up against Shropshire. A Worcestershire XI, featuring several […]
Flashback to 1973: The cricketers who made county history
August 23, 1973, was a day to go down in history for Shropshire cricket. It was the day Shropshire became Minor Counties champions for the first time ever, giving a champagne tonic to the sport in the county. They clinched the title with a magnificent victory over neighbouring Staffordshire in a match played at London […]
Encouraging signs for Shropshire before rain eventually curtails friendly against a Worcestershire XI
Director of Cricket John Abrahams was encouraged by Shropshire’s performance during Sunday’s friendly against a Worcestershire XI featuring several players with first-team experience. The Pears ultimately emerged winners by nine runs under the DLS method after rain halted Shropshire’s run chase with 10 overs remaining. Skipper Sam Whitney had earlier taken five Worcestershire wickets before […]