Regional success for CTS STREET sides
Cricket Shropshire’s Chance to Shine Street sides returned from the regional finals with medals after a successful day in Wolverhampton.
Trow ton sets up Over 50s 2 XI win
A century from opener Graham Trow laid the foundation for a 42-run victory for Shropshire Over 50s 2nd XI in their first competitive game of the season when they hosted Worcestershire at Bridgnorth CC.
Dropped catches costly for D40s
Cricket Shropshire’s Disability D40 side were left to rue dropped catches which cost them the chance of victory over Yorkshire at Norton-in-Hales.
Priorslee claim opening Furrows evening league win
Priorslee made their mark in their first game in the new Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League with a 40-run victory at Forton after their bye in the first week.
New competition has it taped
A new initiative from Cricket Shropshire has seen indoor Tape Ball competitions staged at Shrewsbury Sports Village.
Urban Games sessions in half-term
Cricket Shropshire will again be part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games during the Whitsun half-term break next week.
There are two free sessions planned at the Multi-use Games Area in Brookside, Telford, near the Windmill Primary School on Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, both from 1-3pm.
There is no charge for the sessions which form part of the wider Urban Games programme, just turn up on the day.
For more information about Cricket Shropshire’s community programme, contact Community Officer Sacha Lee via sacha.lee@cricketshropshire.co.uk
Watering and drought management
With the continuing warm, dry weather which could lead to hosepipe bans this Summer, the Grounds Management Association has issued some guidance to ground staff around the county.
Girls Softball Festival at Shelton
Our next Girls Softball Festival of the Summer is at Shelton CC on Sunday, June 8.
Join Shropshire’s Disability sides – with the chance of an England call!
Cricket Shropshire’s Disability D40 side are looking for new recruits from league cricket in the county to help them in their 2025 campaign.
And it could lead players to an appearance in a prestigious national competition featured on Sky Sports and England recognition.
It’s an exciting time to get involved in disability sport which has become increasingly popular since the London Olympics in 2012 across a range of disciplines.
This year Shropshire’s D40s are competing in the Northern section of the Quest competition and are up against First Class counties such as Lancashire and Yorkshire.
“It’s not about what’s different. It’s about what’s possible.”
Coach Graham Furber said: “This really is top class competition in one of the best leagues in the country.
“We’re up against cricketers who are regulars in the Disability Premier League and also England players – so the standard is really high.
“We feel there are players out there playing regularly in the top divisions of the Shropshire League who may be eligible to play for us in the D40s.
“So we are encouraging them to get in touch and we can have a chat about them getting involved in the games which are competitive but played in a friendly environment.
“It really is a high standard of cricket – and could result in them being selected to play in the Disability Premier League, the final of which is televised live on Sky each season.
“And, of course, that ultimately could lead to England recognition.”
The county’s disability set up is also looking to recruit new players for their S9 side.
Shropshire has a great record of producing players who have gone on to play in both the Disability Premier League and have also had England recognition in recent years.
Shaun Rigby, Adam Marshall and Kev Baker have all played in the DPL, while Shropshire’s James Wojda has also been involved in the competition in a coaching capacity.
Kev was part of the winning team two years ago and took a spectacular catch in the televised final on Sky Sports at the County Ground at Derby – it also went viral on social media.
Teenager Oli Harrison is a member of the England and Wales Transplant cricket squad, while Matty Bailey is a regular in England’s Deaf squad.
Cricket Shropshire Lead Officer Steve Reese said: “The ECB and Cricket Shropshire are committed to increase the profile of disability cricket, with England Disability looking forward to a seven match IT20 mixed disability series against India this Summer.
“It will bring together players with learning disability, physical disability and hearing impaired.
The highlight will be on Wednesday 25th June where on MCC’s Disability Day, England and India will play at Lord’s where the hosts will be seeking revenge following defeat in the Physical Disability Champions Trophy Final in January against India.”
Anyone interested in getting involved can fill in the form HERE.
Or they can contact Cricket Shropshire via info@cricketshropshire.co.uk
JF steps down from Board role after 11 years
John Foster has stepped down from his role as Cricket Shropshire’s Performance Director – but he’s not done with the game in the county just yet.