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.
Shrewsbury School claim county U15s crown
Shrewsbury School claimed the ECB/ESCA Shropshire Under 15s crown with victory over Thomas Adams School from Wem.
MCC Boys U15s progress in national KO
Cricket Shropshire’s Under 15 Boys MCC side are through to the second round of the National Knockout after two contrasting wins.
They travelled to Moddershall CC where the Shrewsbury hub took on sides from Stoke and Wolverhampton. Their first opponents, Stoke, won an important toss and inserted Shrewsbury in bowler friendly conditions.
These conditions were exploited well by Stoke and the batting side found themselves in trouble early on at 15-3.
This brought together Fin Bradbury (27) and Will Reece together who stabilised the innings to take the score to 60-4.
Reece went onto to score 51 and with the help of Kavan Gulati (11 not out) took their side to a workable score of 120.
Stoke took command early on in their chase and at 66-1 off 11 overs were very much the favourites, but good fielding and bowling brought Shrewsbury back into it to leave Stoke needing 12 off the last over.
A wicket from first ball of that over and Shrewsbury were in the box seat but a dropped catch, scampered singles and a 6 left3 needed off the final ball!
A tense situation for all watching, playing and coaching but Toby Cantwell held his nerve to allow just a single leaving Shrewsbury winners by one run.
Next up were Wolverhampton. Shrewsbury upon winning the toss elected to bat and were soon into their stride on an ever-drying wicket.
Runs from Bobby Langton (64) Mark Coleham (31) and Bradbury again (41 not out) helped them to 173 off 20.
Wolves went about their task with gusto and at the halfway stage were ahead of the rate required but spin twins Danny Batkin and Gulati stifled the scoring to leave Shrewsbury the winners by a comfortable 30 runs.
Coach Darrell Corfield said: “It was a great determined display from Shrewsbury where they were challenged in all facets of the game which made it equally pleasing to come out on top.”
The two wins mean Shrewsbury progress to the second round which will take place next month at Kenilworth Wardens CC in Warwickshire.
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.
Opening fireworks sees D40 side to victory
Some superb batting saw from openers Adam Marshall and Cally Rigby saw Cricket Shropshire’s Disability D40 side beat Lancashire IIs by eight wickets at Calverhall CC.
The visitors won the toss and elected to bat first on a cold and blustery day and finished their 40 overs on 228-4.
The wicket takers were Olly Harrison (1-37), Marshall (1-48), Adam James (1-45) and Charlie Vickers making his first appearance of the season (1-33).
Cricket Shropshire were boosted by fielding a full squad with the help of two S9 players after playing their last two games with 10 due to availability issues
Coach Graham Furber said: “With rain always threatening, skipper Adam Marshall decided that we should try and get ahead of the run rate just in case the game was curtailed, and so decided to open with himself and Cally Rigby – and boy did it produce fireworks.
“Adam took 25 off the first over of the reply and by the time Cally retired on 76 (Adam having previously retired on 75 from just 39 balls), we had reached 180-0.”
Adam James then added a careful 15, and when he was dismissed wicketkeeper Rab Cooper (24 not out) and Damon Morris (11 not out) saw Shropshire home for a memorable victory in 29.2 overs.
Graham added: “Our grateful thanks to Mark Rowe, Oliver Griffiths and all at Calvwrhall Cricket Club for their always excellent hospitality when hosting our games.
“Our next match is the away return game against today’s opponents in a fortnight. We know we are currently struggling for a side but hopefully we can fulfill the fixture.”
“Sincerest thanks also to our wonderfully generous sponsors NBC and Hampton Industrial Consulting who are pictured with the squad.”
Pupils enjoy Kwik Cricket festival fun
More than a hundred primary school pupils from across Telford & Wrekin came together for a day of fun at the Year 5/6 Kwik Cricket competition.
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
Two more wins for Women’s XI despite scare
Cricket Shropshire’s Women’s XI survived an early scare to claim two more wins when they hosted Lincolnshire in their latest Vitality Blast League 3 Division 2B fixtures at Newport CC.