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 […]
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’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 […]
Shropshire Academy announce fixtures for 2025 season
Shropshire Academy will play a number of 50 overs per side matches during the 2025 season. Representing the county’s academy side can often serve as a stepping stone to the Shropshire first team for promising players. Shropshire Academy will open their season with a home match against Wales NC North at Bomere Heath Cricket Club […]
Shifnal to host Shropshire’s NCCA Trophy quarter-final against Northumberland
Shropshire’s NCCA Trophy quarter-final against Northumberland will be played at Shifnal Cricket Club. The last eight clash in the 50-over competition will take place on Sunday, June 1 (11am start). Shropshire secured a home tie by finishing top of their group after winning all four of their matches – against Herefordshire, Norfolk, Staffordshire and Suffolk […]
Shropshire name unchanged side for Sunday’s trip to Suffolk
Shropshire have named an unchanged side for Sunday’s trip to Suffolk as they attempt to secure a home tie in the quarter-finals of the NCCA Trophy. Shropshire continued their excellent start to the campaign with a six-wicket victory over Staffordshire at Shifnal last weekend. It was the county’s third win in as many Group 2 […]
Shifnal batter Rahul Kaushal to make his Shropshire debut against Staffordshire
Top order batter Rahul Kaushal will make his Shropshire debut in the NCCA Trophy match against Staffordshire at Shifnal, his home club ground, on Sunday (11am). Kaushal, who recently joined Shifnal from Bridgnorth, featured in last month’s pre-season friendly against Worcestershire Academy at Allscott Heath. But this weekend’s match – Shropshire’s third group game in […]
Charlie Home and Ben Roberts awarded county caps by Shropshire CCC
Shropshire captain Charlie Home and seamer Ben Roberts have been awarded county caps by the club in recognition of their respective contributions in recent seasons. They were presented with their caps, a proud moment for any player, by former Shropshire captain Mark Davies before Sunday’s NCCA Trophy victory over Norfolk at Shrewsbury’s London Road ground. […]