Celebrating Neurodivergence Week
It’s Neurodivergence Week — and at Cricket Shropshire we’re celebrating inclusion in action.
Cricket sessions at Easter Urban Games
Cricket Shropshire will once again be part of Telford & Wrekin Council’s Urban Games during the Easter holidays.
Regional meetings ahead of 2026 season
A series of regional meetings for clubs in the Shropshire County Cricket League will be staged ahead of the 2026 season.
Coach CPD workshop in pictures
We had a great day at our Coach CPD workshop Scoring Runs led by ECB Level 4 Coach Dips Patel.
Making sport work for students
Cricket Shropshire worked with 73 students across two days as part of the Make Sport Work programme at Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology, funded by UKSPF.
Pupils shine at cricket festival
Coaches from Cricket Shropshire were delighted to deliver another action-packed day of cricket on behalf of Telford & Wrekin School Sport Partnership at Telford Tennis Centre.
Women’s XI claim Norfolk win
Brilliant unbeaten half centuries from Amy Griffiths and Olivia Smith saw Shropshire’s Women’s XI to an eight-wicket victory on their long trip to Fakenham CC to take on Norfolk.
Hoppers claim Championship Challenge Cup honours
Grasshoppers claimed the inaugural Shropshire T20 Mid-Week Championship Challenge Cup with a professional seven-wicket victory over St Georges at Allscott Heath CC.
Under 18 girls return from Wales with win
Cricket Shropshire’s Under 18 girls enjoyed their trip to Panteg CC to take on Glamorgan as they came away with a three-wicket victory.
Newport Girls High U13s claim regional CTS title
Newport Girls High U13s claimed the title at the West Midlands Regional Finals of Chance to Shine’s Chance to Compete competition at Dorridge Cricket Club.
They took on five other teams from around the region in the finals in a round-robin competition and came top thanks to their teamwork and energy seeing them through games.
In the Under 15s competitions, Shropshire’s representative were Thomas Adams School from Wem – again taking on the winners from five other counties in a round-robin competition.
It was a close-fought competition and eventually they finished as runners-up losing the decisive game by just three runs.
Cricket Shropshire’s Development Administrator Vanessa Russell, who was at the competition said: “Congratulations and a brilliant effort from both our teams who represented Shropshire with pride on a sizzling Summer day.
“Newport Girls High clinched the title in impressive fashion after five hard-fought games with their consistency bringing home a fantastic win for Shropshire.
“Thomas Adams gave it their all, their determination, skill and resilience shone through all day.
“The atmosphere all day was full of excitement, with teams from across the region showcasing the growing strength and talent in girls’ cricket.
“It was brilliant to watch both our schools in action. I found myself constantly moving between pitches, caught up in the drama and skill on display.
“The results could have gone either way, and it’s amazing to see Shropshire girls competing at such a high level. Huge congratulations to both teams!
“A massive thank you to Dorridge Cricket Club for hosting such a well-run event and to all the players, teachers and coaches who made the day such a memorable one.
“The future of girls’ cricket in the West Midlands is looking incredibly bright!”
