Category Archives: Yorkshire
Patterson earns Yorkshire call-up for Essex game
Steve Patterson knows he must make the most of his opportunity for Yorkshire against Essex at Headingley as competition for places is about to become even fiercer. The 28-year-old seamer had some injury problems last season and in County Championship … Continue reading
Brave Pyrah left to reflect on life’s ups and downs
While helping to look after his new twin daughters, Richard Pyrah will have plenty of time to reflect on life’s highs and lows during the next few weeks. The Yorkshire all-rounder missed the county’s pre-season trip to Barbados in order … Continue reading
Sayers joins Boycott as new Yorkshire appointment
On the day that Geoff Boycott was appointed Yorkshire president a batsman originally cast in a similar mould was named as the county’s new vice-captain. Just as Boycott once cast off his shackles to score a fluent match-winning century in … Continue reading
Barbados triumph is pre-season boost for Yorkshire
Yorkshire collected some pre-season silverware when they triumphed in the final of The Banks Barbados T20 Cup at Kensington Oval, defeating Warwickshire by 44 runs. During a hectic day of cricket, their openers twice served them well, enjoying fruitful partnerships … Continue reading
Bairstow, Sidebottom shine as Yorks join Leics in semis
County teams from Yorkshire and Leicestershire won through from the first two quarter-finals of the 2012 Banks Barbados T20 Cup and Plate at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown. Yorkshire got the better of Derbyshire in the opening match and Leicestershire again … Continue reading
Bus driver’s hat-trick steals the show from county stars
‘Truth is often stranger than fiction,’ goes the saying. It certainly appeared to be the case in a specially arranged match at Carlton CC in Barbados when several outstanding performances from county players were put in the shade by a … Continue reading
Jason Gillespie on Yorkshire’s future: listen now
Jason Gillespie says he’s relishing the challenges that await him at Headingley. The new first team coach talks about innovation, his experiences in Zimbabwe and getting Yorkshire back on track. Listen here For more county podcasts see here For more … Continue reading
Edwards finds form in pre-season win over Yorkshire
After their loss to Warwickshire at the weekend, Nottinghamshire bounced back with a victory over Yorkshire at Pickwick Cricket Club, Barbados. Neil Edwards, with 94, and Riki Wessels, who made 64, were the architects of Notts’ 64-run success, which saw … Continue reading