Debut for keeper on home ground
With Ryan Lockley out injured, Henry Blofield unavailable due to university commitments and Will Cook omitted, Shropshire’s first Championship team shows three changes from the one day team and includes a debutant and two familiar faces. Luke Tinsley takes over the gloves in familiar surroundings, having returned to play at Whitchurch for 2016. Also included […]
Omar Ali heads back to Whitchurch as Shropshire host Dorset
Big-hitting Shropshire batsman Omar Ali insists the county are determined to launch their Unicorns Championship Western Division season in style ahead of this weekend’s opener at home to Dorset. The three-day game gets under way at Whitchurch on Sunday, with Ali looking forward to returning to Heath Road, a ground he knows well from spending […]
Shropshire’s Trophy campaign ends with defeat at Staffordshire
Shropshire’s Unicorns Trophy campaign ended on a low note as they were well beaten by eight wickets at Group Two winners Staffordshire, a third reverse in four one-day games this season. Shropshire were dismissed for just 78 before Staffordshire, who have won all four of their group games to book a home tie in the […]
In profile: David Wainwright
Full name: David John Wainwright. Birthplace/date: Pontefract, March 21, 1985. Clubs you have played for? Castleford CC, Yorkshire CCC, Derbyshire CCC, Shropshire CCC. Biggest influences on your career? My parents. They still enjoy watching me now. They’ve already been to two or three Shropshire games. I’ve got them to thank for that. There’s a lot of coaches […]
Two changes for final Trophy match
Shropshire make two changes for their visit to Leek CC to play Staffordshire CCC in the final group game in this year’s Unicorns Trophy. Anthony Parker is unavailable due to work commitments and, with an eye to availability for Championship cricket, Ollie Westbury is omitted. Ryan Lockley takes over wicket keeping duties and Shifnal all […]
Leach falls just short of century as Shropshire beaten by Cheshire
Shropshire’s hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Unicorns Trophy were dealt a major blow as they were beaten by 60 runs by Cheshire at Oswestry. Steve Leach’s side were left to reflect on what might have been after letting Cheshire off the hook. The visitors, having opted to bat first, were in […]
In Profile : Richard Oliver
Full name: Richard Kenneth Oliver Birthplace/date: Stoke on Trent, November 14, 1989. Clubs you have played for? Woore, Whitchurch, Shifnal, Worcestershire, Reigate, and in Australia I’ve played for Willetton (Perth, WA) and Geelong City (Victoria). Biggest influences on your career? The support from family and friends all over the world has been amazing. Then when Kevin Sharp arrived at Shropshire andmoved […]
Griffiths takes hat-trick as county impress against Worcestershire
Shropshire opening bowler Sam Griffiths enjoyed a night to remember by taking a hat-trick – but Worcestershire Rapids still managed to emerge 24 run winners. Griffiths claimed 4-37 as the New Road professionals, at full strength apart from Moeen Ali following his latest England call up, were restricted to 146-9 from their 20 overs in […]
Same again for Cheshire clash
Shropshire have selected the team that was successful against Wales to face Cheshire at Oswestry in the next Unicorns Trophy match. The team is :- Steve Leach(Shifnal) (Capt), Omar Ali (C & R Hawks), Ross Aucott (Worfield), Henry Blofield (Shrewsbury), Will Cook (Worfield), Sam Griffiths (Shrewsbury), Richard Oliver (Reigate Priory), Anthony Parker (Broseley)(Wkt), David Wainwright […]
Shropshire v Cheshire Preview
Captain Steve Leach has urged Shropshire’s cricketers to build on the impressive victory secured in their last game when they resume their quest to qualify for the knockout stages of the Unicorns Trophy this weekend. Leach was pleased to enjoy his first win as county captain at the expense of Wales Minor Counties in […]