D40s undone by Welsh batting power
Cricket Shropshire’s Disability D40 squad came up against a powerful batting line up when they hosted Wales at Shelton Cricket Club.
Dragons claim victory in Super Over thriller
St Georges 1s claimed their third win in three games when they hosted Albrighton in the Furrows East Shropshire Mid-Week League – but for the second week in a row, it was a nail-biting finish following on from a Super Over victory the week before.
Sunshine, showers and smiles at U13 Girls’ festival
Despite a mix of sunshine and showers, the Chance to Shine’s Shropshire Chance To Compete Under 13 Girls’ Festival delivered a fantastic celebration of cricket, teamwork, and girl power at Frankwell in Shrewsbury.
School games a big success
More than 150 enthusiastic Year 6 pupils from 16 Telford schools enjoyed a sun-filled day of cricket at Wellington Cricket Club as part of a School Games cricket festival designed to be inclusive and fun for all abilities.
MCC Foundation Hub teams in action
Cricket Shropshire’s first MCC Foundation squads have made their mark in their first season of competition.
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.
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
