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Hafeez features in ECB bulletin
We’re delighted that Shropshire’s own Hafeez Choudhry is featured in the latest edition of the ECB’s Raising the Game bulletin. The monthly bulletin is issued to the cricket family by the ECB highlighting latest events and trends in the game. We recently featured Hafeez speaking about his journey with Cricket Shropshire and also his faith…
All systems go for 2026 Furrows Mid-Week League
This year’s Furrows East Shropshire Mid-week League received its official launch when teams gathered at Wrekin College.
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Record numbers for Shropshire Junior Leagues
There will be a record number of teams taking part in Cricket Shropshire’s Junior Leagues this Summer.
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Entries open for State School competitions
Cricket Shropshire will again run three competitions for State Schools this Summer as part of the Chance to Shine Programme’s Chance to Compete.
Picture gallery: Women & Girls softball festival
Cricket Shropshire launched the Women & Girls outdoor season with a brilliant Astroturf Festival at Wrekin College.
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D40s slip to defeat in opener
Cricket Shropshire D40 squad opened their ECB Pursuit challenge with a five-wicket loss to a young but talented Yorkshire IIs side at a sunny Allscott Heath CC.
Women’s XI relish Grace Road trip
Cricket Shropshire’s Women’s XI are relishing the chance to play at a First Class county venue when they travel to Leicestershire on Sunday in the Vitality T20 Women’s County Cup.
Cricket festival to celebrate ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Junior schools from across Telford & Wrekin came together today for a fun-filled festival as part of national celebrations to mark 50 days until the start of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
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Young Ambassador programme planned in July
Cricket Shropshire will be running another of its popular Young Ambassador Programmes during the Summer.
EEP festival a big hit
Cricket Shropshire’s first Early Engagement Programme (EEP) Festival of the summer has been staged at Prestfelde School.
Cricket fun for primary pupils
What a morning of cricket fun for youngsters in KS1 from across Telford & Wrekin!
Women’s XI claim two T20 wins against Norfolk
Cricket Shropshire’s Women’s XI launched their 2026 campaign with two wins in their T20 double header against Norfolk at Allscott Heath CC.
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Women’s XI start 2026 campaign
Cricket Shropshire’s trophy winning Women’s XI start their 2026 campaign this Sunday with a T20 double header against Norfolk at Allscott Heath CC.
Seniors looking for new recruits
Shropshire’s Senior sides are looking for more ‘youngsters’ to come and join in with the fun.
Young Ambassadors get down to work
The latest group in Cricket Shropshire’s popular Young Ambassadors Programme have successfully completed their latest training sessions. They will now go back to their clubs during the Summer to complete volunteering sessions before they graduate. The latest group of youngsters began their volunteering journey during the February half-term with a First Aid course and a…
GMA Connect regional events
GMA Connect is a series of one day regional events created to support grounds teams and volunteers, hosted the Grounds Management Association.
Taking Guard newsletter available
Our latest newsletter update – Taking Guard – is now available.
ECB survey on Women & Girls League cricket
The ECB has launched a survey around Women & Girls’ league cricket – and we want clubs in Shropshire to get involved.
Cricket Shropshire supports inclusive sport at Cavalier Centre
Cricket Shropshire was proud to be part of the Energize event held at the Cavalier Centre near Much Wenlock – a fantastic venue known for its outstanding work supporting children and young people with additional needs through sport and equine therapy.
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Ellesmere girls claim indoor titles
Congratulations to Ellesmere College U13 & U15 Girls who claimed their respective indoor titles in competitions at Wrekin College.
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.
Scoring courses on offer
Cricket Shropshire and the Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials (SACO) have a series of scoring courses available ahead of the 2026 season. These are aimed at all levels of scorers. SACO Scoring Officer Clair Eccleston said: “The electronic scoring workshops at Wellington, Bridgnorth and Wem are free and we are putting on a wide variety…
Pre-season nets for Shropshire Seniors
Shropshire’s Senior sides – Over 50s, 60s and 70s – step up their preparations for the new season with indoor net sessions planned.
Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials AGM
The Shropshire Association of Cricket Officials (SACO) Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm at the Bagley Sports and Social Club in Shrewsbury.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day, and we pause for just a moment to reflect and celebrate the power of women and girls who are shaping cricket in Shropshire.
Cricket Shropshire invests in staff wellbeing
At Shropshire Cricket Board, we recognise that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Supporting cricket across the county takes dedication, energy and care, and we believe that same care should extend to our staff. We are pleased to announce that we have signed a two-year agreement with Trust in Me Counselling Services, led…
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