All set for a new campaign – here’s our eve of season newsletter
Shropshire CCC open a new National Counties Cricket Association campaign with a trip to Eastnor to play Herefordshire in the NCCA Trophy on Sunday. Ahead of the start of the 2025 season, we have put together a newsletter, which includes the thoughts of Shropshire CCC chairman John Hulme, a profile on Shropshire wicketkeeper Ben Lees […]
Captain Charlie Home looking forward to the start of Shropshire’s new season this weekend
Charlie Home is looking forward to his third season as Shropshire captain ahead of this weekend’s opening match in the NCCA Trophy. Shropshire will begin their Group 2 fixtures in the 50-over competition by facing Herefordshire at Eastnor Cricket Club on Sunday (11am). Home matches against Norfolk at Shrewsbury and Staffordshire at Shifnal, as well […]
Shropshire step up preparations for new season with a friendly against Worcestershire Academy this weekend
Shropshire will step up preparations for the new National Counties Cricket Association season by playing Worcestershire Academy in a friendly this weekend. The 40 overs per side contest will take place at Allscott Heath Cricket Club on Sunday, starting at 12 noon, with free admission for spectators. Shropshire first team coach Ed Ashlin said: “We […]
Shropshire to face Worcestershire Academy in pre-season fixture at Allscott Heath
Shropshire’s cricketers will prepare for the new National Counties Cricket Association campaign by playing a pre-season friendly against a Worcestershire Academy XI next month. The 40 overs per side match will take place at Allscott Heath Cricket Club on Sunday, April 13, starting at noon, with spectators welcome to enjoy the action. This will be […]
George Hargrave appointed Shropshire CCC’s new vice-captain
George Hargrave has been appointed Shropshire County Cricket Club’s new vice-captain ahead of the 2025 season. The consistent Shrewsbury opening batter replaces Ollie Westbury in the role after he decided to stand down. Charlie Home will continue as Shropshire captain as he looks forward to his third season at the helm. Ed Home, Shropshire’s head […]
Jack Home becomes latest Shropshire cricketer to be selected for England Under-19s
Jack Home is the latest Shropshire cricketer to play for England Under-19s after being selected for the current tour of South Africa. Home, 18, who enjoyed an exciting breakthrough to the Worcestershire first team last summer, played for the Young Lions in two of the three Youth One Day Internationals, a series which South Africa […]
Shropshire CCC to hold open trial session on February 16
Shropshire County Cricket Club is inviting players to attend an open trial session in order to be considered for future involvement in the club’s training and matches. Shropshire CCC is part of the National Counties Cricket Association (NCCA), formerly Minor Counties. Our First XI compete in NCCA competitions over mixed formats (50 over, T20 and […]
Ed Ashlin to take on first-team coaching role with Shropshire CCC after Dave Nock decides to stand down
Ed Ashlin has been appointed Shropshire County Cricket Club’s new first-team coach following Dave Nock’s decision to stand down from the role. Nock has done an excellent job for the county club for a number of years, with Ed Home, Shropshire’s head of cricket, praising his contribution. Nock is now keen to focus on his […]
Shropshire CCC finalise venues for this year’s National Counties Cricket Association fixtures
Shropshire County Cricket Club have finalised home venues to stage their National Counties Cricket Association fixtures this year. Bridgnorth, Shifnal, Shrewsbury, St George’s, Wem and Whitchurch will all host Shropshire matches during the 2025 NCCA season. The venues to stage the county’s away games have also been confirmed as Shropshire look forward to a busy […]
Jim Home 1934-2024
Everyone connected with Shropshire County Cricket Club is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Home, a hugely popular figure around the county. Educated at Newport’s Adams’ Grammar School, Jim played in Shropshire’s very first Minor Counties match against Staffordshire in 1957 under the captaincy of Frank Apperley. A right-hand bat and off-break bowler, Jim […]