Shropshire CCC sign towering paceman Alex Wyatt
Shropshire have added to their bowling options on the eve of the new season by signing towering former Leicestershire right-arm seamer Alex Wyatt. Six-foot-seven tall Wyatt spent seven years as a member of Leicestershire’s first team squad after progressing from the Academy ranks at Grace Road. Having just returned to England from six months in […]
Development XI gets under way
Cricket Shropshire kicks off its season this week with the first of the new SCCC/SCB combined Development XI squad practices under the watchful eye of Director of Cricket Karl Krikken. The 2 day get together at Wrekin College will allow Karl to formulate his squad for the upcoming matches and festivals as part of the new programme. […]
Shropshire’s cricketers prepare for new season with former England duo
Shropshire’s cricketers are again receiving a helping hand from two vastly experienced former England players as they step up their preparations for the 2016 season. The county squad, under new captain Steve Leach, has been meeting regularly for pre-season net sessions at Shrewsbury School’s Neville Cardus Indoor Cricket Centre since the turn of the year. […]
Two year contract for Sanderson
Ben Sanderson, the seam bowler who has been a consistent wicket-taker for Shropshire in recent seasons, has sealed a return to the first-class game by this week signing a two-year contract with Northamptonshire. Sanderson, 27, joined Shropshire in 2013 after being released by Yorkshire and became a key man with the ball for the county […]
Shropshire’s leading cricket bodies now working closer together
The leading bodies in Shropshire cricket will now work closer together for the long-term benefit of the game in the county as they strive to form a clearer player pathway. Shropshire County Cricket Club and the Shropshire Cricket Board together with all cricket clubs in the county have formed a closer alliance to ensure a bright […]
Redfern returns home to sign for Shropshire
Shropshire have signalled their intent to challenge for honours in the Unicorns Championship next season by signing local lad Dan Redfern, the former Derbyshire and Leicestershire star. Shrewsbury-born Redfern, 25, is the second exciting addition to the Shropshire squad from the first-class game in quick succession following the county’s move last week to bring […]
2016 Fixtures
The Unicorns Trophy and Championship fixtures are now available to view at http://www.shropshireccc.co.uk/2016-fixtures-and-results/
Shropshire sign former Derbyshire spinner Wainwright
Shropshire County Cricket Club have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2016 season by signing former Derbyshire and Yorkshire left-arm spinner David Wainwright. The experienced Wainwright, 30, also a useful batsman with three first-class centuries to his name, said he’s looking forward to a new challenge and working once again with Karl Krikken, Shropshire’s Director […]
Karl Krikken appointed Shropshire CCC’s director of cricket
Shropshire County Cricket Club have named Karl Krikken as their first director of cricket with responsibility for both the first team and development squad. The much respected Krikken has been Shropshire’s first team coach for the last two seasons and his professionalism has greatly impressed the county committee. He will now have a major input […]
Shropshire CCC appoint batsman Steve Leach as new captain
Shropshire County Cricket Club have appointed promising opening batsman Steve Leach as their new captain. The 21-year-old Shrewsbury player, a consistent run scorer at the top of the order, replaces the experienced James Ralph, who led Shropshire to third place in the Western Division of the Unicorns Championship this year. Leach, the younger brother of […]