Two clubs Catch the Women’s World Cup Spirit
Two Shropshire clubs are planning Catch the Spirit parties as part of the celebrations to coincide with the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
All systems go for new U17s County Cup
Due to popular demand, Cricket Shropshire is delighted to launch a pilot Under 17s T20 County Cup this Summer.
Chance to Shine U13 Girls County Finals
Frankwell Cricket Club welcomed some of Shropshire’s most talented young cricketers yesterday as nine schools competed in the Chance to Shine U13 Girls County Finals.
Last ball run out sees Furrows League clash end in tie
There was another exciting finish in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League when the Division One clash between Forton and Priorslee ended as a tie.
MCC Community Cricket Heroes Campaign launched for 2026
The MCC and The Cricketer have launched their Community Cricket Heroes campaign for 2026 to find another team of unsung grassroots cricketing heroes from across the country – including Shropshire.
As first international Test match of the summer gets underway at Lord’s, the MCC will mark Volunteers’ Week by taking it back to where it all began for many, in the local communities around the country and recognising the people that make these clubs tick.
In the past three years, 33 heroes of grassroots cricket have been welcomed to Lord’s as guests of the MCC President to watch a game from some of the best seats in the house.
A panel selected by MCC will have the task of selecting those who have made an outstanding contribution to their clubs and/or communities.
This year’s winners will once again be invited to Lord’s, where they will be celebrated for their time and effort given to their own clubs.
MCC President Ed Smith commented: “Year four of our MCC Community Cricket Heroes campaign has started, and once again we are asking the cricket community to help us find its unsung champions.
“Whether it’s a coach transforming lives in a state school, a volunteer who has kept a club together through the toughest of times, or someone growing the women and girl’s game from the ground up, we want to hear their story.
“Nominations are open now. Please don’t let your hero go unrecognised.”
The closing date for nominations is 23.59 BST on 15 July 2026 with the selected MCC Community Cricket Heroes announced shortly after.
To nominate your hero please visit www.lords.org/heroes
Clubs can join Women’s T20 World Cup party
The countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales is in full swing – and clubs in Shropshire can join in the fun.
Warning to clubs after theft from changing rooms
Cricket clubs in Shropshire have been warned to be on their guard after a sneak thief stole phones, cash and car keys from changing rooms during a game at Oswestry CC.
Forton tame the Dragons in Furrows league thriller
Forton edged home for a win with a ball to spare against defending champions St Georges in a thrilling finish in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League.
Pilot project to get cricket played at secondary schools
A pioneering project devised by Cricket Shropshire to get the game played and enjoyed in secondary schools will see a special series of games taking place next month.
Broseley edged out in Furrows League Stocking thriller
There were some thrilling finishes in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League in round two – with Wheaton Aston claiming victory at Broseley by just one run at The Stocking.
Batting first in the Division Two clash, Wheaton Aston were indebted to an eighth wicket partnership between Edward Hargreaves (32 not out) and Greg Lawley (16 not out) to see them to 109-7 from their 20 overs.
Bowling honours went to Chris Lloyd who took 3-10 from his four overs with Levi Humphreyson chipping in with 2-22.
Thomas Holcroft held the Broseley reply together with 52 in a tense run chase but he had little support as the Wheaton Aston attack chipped away with Joe Marson claiming 3-6 from his four overs.
With the hosts on the brink of claiming the win, Hargreaves took the final over and claimed two wickets in two balls including that of Holcroft caught and bowled to seal victory for the visitors.
There was also a close contest at Lilleshall as they edged to victory over Albrighton with four balls to spare.
Batting first, Albrighton skipper Sam Wood hit 42, Hasibullah Shah Gasi retired after reaching his half century and Jack Wood 21 as they finished their innings on 153-4.
In the reply, Adam Binfield made 34, Chris Birkett 32 and Conor Steele a crucial 27 off 17 balls before he was dismissed trying to hit the winning runs off the first ball of the final over.
But new batter Hafeez Rehman hit the next ball for four to claim the win.
In the other game in the division, Codsall maintained their unbeaten start to the season when they beat visitors Newport by seven wickets.
Batting first, Newport made 138-4 with Kyle Hodson unbeaten on 49 and Ryan Jones hitting 23.
Karandeep Singh Aulakh got the Codsall reply off to a fast start with 22 off ten balls, Monti Kunner made 21 and Liam Raby then steered his side to victory with an unbeaten 32 as they claimed the win in the 18th over.
In Division One, Forton claimed their first win of the season with victory over visitors Harpers with an over to spare.
Harpers finished on149-4 with Vivian John and Rama Chaitanya Bammidi both hitting unbeaten half centuries before retiring.
Skipper Joe Roberts hit 39 at the top of the order in the reply for Forton and Ben Yates-Ward chipped in with 35.
But with the game in the balance, it was the fifth wicket partnership between Sam Gill (18 off nine balls) and Chris Hughes (24 off nine balls) which steered the hosts to victory.
Yaswanth Avula claimed 3-21 for Harpers.
Last year’s champions St Georges claimed a comfortable first win of the season when they hosted Priorslee.
The visitors were bowled out for 94 with Raja Janga claiming 3-14, Bobby Gill 2-25 and Jagdeep Singh 3-8. Abhay Srivastava and Siju Thulaskdharan both made 22.
In the reply Ibrar Ahmed hit 22 and Ashish Ashish 24 as the Dragons knocked off the winning runs for the loss of four wickets.
Church Eaton beat visitors Allscott Heath in the other game in the division.
Batting first, Luke Thornton hit 50 off 27 balls for Allscott and Callum Edwards chipped in with 22 as they made 123-7 from their 20 overs.
In the reply, Jason Summers took 2-17 and Isaac Harper 2-20, but Douglas Hughes’ unbeaten 50 ensured the hosts claimed the victory for the loss of five wickets.
