Cricket Yorkshire Podcast

Cricket Yorkshire's John Fuller offers a snapshot as we head into the 2024 club cricket season after a wet winter. Club Cricket Headlines: https://cricketyorkshire.com Twitter: @cricketyorks Facebook: Cricket Yorkshire

Over this 45-minute episode, John Fuller, Founder of cricketyorkshire.com, answers readers questions on anything to do with cricket. We have how speed guns work, sourcing overseas players, cricket teas and much more!

Asher Nutting interviews John Fuller, owner of cricketyorkshire.com and looks forward to the 2022 club cricket season in the UK. We discuss the impact of Covid, reasons for optimism, the demise of cricket teas and give a behind-the-scenes look to life running a grassroots cricket website.

Cricket club insurance is the focus this time as Colin Mico from Aston Lark offers his expertise on how clubs can get the best cover and what to watch out for. Plus, there's news of a £1,000 prize draw for all clubs (open until 29 April 2022).

Sue Mulholland has an incredible story to tell from her lifetime in cricket. Sue suffered a brain haemorrhage, nearly died and was left unable to speak or walk. Her subsequent recovery has been aided by baking and becoming renowned for exceptional cricket teas. It's a compelling listen if you get a chance. There's also a cricket teas article on cricketyorkshire.com/sue-mulholland-and-the-therapy-of-cricket-teas

Colson Smith is Director of Cricket for Castleford Cricket Club, juggling his passion for club cricket with his day job as an actor on TV in Coronation Street. Here, he discusses the evolution of 'Cas' to becoming champions in 2021 of Yorkshire Premier League North and being in the final at Headingley to decide Yorkshire's Champion Club. Article on Cricket Yorkshire: https://cricketyorkshire.com/colson-smith-castleford-cricket-club

I interview Zain Ul Abdin, Yorkshire Cricket Foundation's Community Development Officer (Bradford) during a day-night tape ball cricket tournament and how the YCF has partnered the Quaid e Azam Cricket League who have run this event for years.

Cricket umpire Jane Pratt discusses her officiating journey, lessons along the way and advice for anyone looking to begin themselves. https://cricketyorkshire.com/jane-pratt-and-jo-ibbotson

Bilton-in-Ainsty's off-spin bowler Nick Briggs has quite the story to tell. He now has more than 2,000 wickets in club cricket in a career that began in 1975 - and he has the record to prove it!

Megan Hodkinson discusses how she got into cricket, her journey to Wrenthorpe and progress nationally for the club's Ladies and girls side.

My guest is Yusuf Karolia who is a Level 3 coach and also an ECB Developer who trains and mentors cricket coaches. We also discuss his role with the National Asian Cricket Council (NACC) whose aim is to support and promote cricket within the South Asian cricketing community.

This episode is packed with stories and insight of life in the white coat from Jonathan Crabtree who officiates in the Yorkshire Cricket Southern Premier League and Yorkshire Premier League North. Joining us is Nick Boyes who works for the Yorkshire Cricket Board as Club & Community Development Manager for West Yorkshire.

Women's Big Cricket Month, during June in 2021, champions women's and girls' cricket across England and Wales. Here, Katie Stewart from the Yorkshire Cricket Board discusses her role and what's happening in Yorkshire. To find out more, visit yorkshirecb.com.

Cricketer Chris Metcalf shares his candid story about struggling with mental health, the unexpected power of a cricket bat sticker and a new campaign in the Halifax Cricket League.

An inspiring chat with Dave Paynter, Founder of Payntr Cricket, on how it all began, a family link to the famous Bodyline series and the evolution of their cricket shoes.

A chat about a life-changing year or so due to coronavirus and its impact on recreational cricket in England - with hope for the future. For articles on grassroots cricket in Yorkshire, check out https://cricketyorkshire.com.

A discussion with Opening Up Cricket founder Mark Boyns on their remit, current focus and programmes. It includes insight into their mental fitness sessions for club cricketers plus how much is mental health awareness in grassroots cricket changing?

The Hundred: 100 balls of innovation, excitement and a means to attract new audiences to the game or unnecessary abomination?

Former Test cricket umpire Dickie Bird is ambassador for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF); a charity that helps those who are born with congenital heart disease in Yorkshire & North Lincolnshire. In this sponsored episode, we hear from Andy McNally on how CHSF helps and Dickie adds his thoughts and sparkling chuckle. You can also read the article here: https://cricketyorkshire.com/childrens-heart-surgery-fund/

Phil Sharples and Kirstin Smith talk about the challenges for junior cricket and the impact of the ZWINGO Halifax Junior Cricket League's U19 T20.

Jabir Patel of Mount Cricket Club in the Halifax League is in the form of his life. He talks about a crazy month with scores of 152*, 180, 192* & 163 in his last four games. What's the secret?

Coaches Lee Bailey and Mark Pennington discuss how All Stars Cricket has succeeded at Crossflatts Cricket Club.

Super 1s is a national disability programme and Super 1's Disability Development Officer Rohan Randhawa explains how it's going in Yorkshire.

Playing county cricket when you're in your Sixties is no mean feat. Martin discusses his cricket career and why the fire in the belly remains undiminished.

John Moorhouse, captain of Ouseburn 2nd XI in the Nidderdale League, re-lives his incredible double-hundred on a day when his side went from 6-4 to 272-9.

A walk to Cononley Cricket Club in the Craven Cricket League then onto Steeton in the Aire Wharfe Cricket League. Cricket, trains, tweeting birds and a warm Bank Holiday.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club Chairman Steve Denison offers his thoughts on the eight-team, 100-ball competition. Scheduling, threat to the County Championship and do we need to tear up the rules of cricket?

Farsley Cricket Club President Ray Illingworth chats about the challenges with fielding the same XI, the financial realities when you pay cricketers and the changing priorities for players.

Yorkshire Women's Katie Levick is now the all-time lead wicket-taker in the Women's County Championship. Here, she discusses her mindset, unusual technique and inspiration in club cricket.

The ECB's Education Officer Glynn Pearson chats about the challenges facing umpire recruitment in the recreational game plus schools cricket and the ever-increasing demands on volunteers.

Leeds Bradford MCCU captain Steve Bullen offers a robust defence of the MCCU scheme and discusses his county ambitions and league ban.

Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn chats about the appeal of wicketkeeping and finding a new home at Leeds Mods.

B3 Cricket's MD Michael Blatherwick chats about how cricket bat design is evolving, what Yorkshire CCC opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore likes and pitting his wits against Yorkshire Over 50s this summer.

Media & Press Secretary Jamie Harrison chats about changes for 2018, why the league is happy to go it alone and the battle for umpire recruitment.

Yorkshire CCC batsman Alex Lees is raring to go for 2018. He talks about technical tweaks over winter and tunnel-vision focus.

John Moralee from the Barnsley & District Cricket League discusses the history, impact and success of this South Yorkshire cricket institution.

B3 Cricket's Richard Blakeley on his playing/coaching career in Yorkshire league cricket plus advice on cricket bats.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club seam bowler Jack Brooks had a tough 2017 with injury but is confident in body and mind ahead of the new season.

A chance to hear about the crucial work done at BME Development Centres in Yorkshire offering free coaching to young boys and girls.

Experienced scorer and ECB tutor Steve Ward discusses the latest software, Play-Cricket Scorer Pro, and changes for scorers in 2018.

Club cricket is set for significant change in 2018 with umpires able to send players off the field for poor conduct. Listen to Jonathan discuss life in the white umpire's coat.

Reece Bird (MCC Foundation) discusses the charity's coaching Hubs that give 11-15 year olds in state schools a path to representative cricket.

Former England Women's Coach Paul Shaw discusses how coaches and captains of any age and ability can enhance their skills for club cricket.

Allrounder Richard Pyrah on 'that' catch that clinched the Championship and being awarded a 2015 benefit.

A discussion of unusual bowling actions in club, county and international cricket with Yorkshire County Cricket Club coach Tony Pickersgill.

Once a promising spinner on Yorkshire's radar, Richard Wilkinson talks about own club cricket career and his role in cricket development in North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club analyst Phil Dicks talks about his role at Headingley using video and technology to track performance - and potentially add value for spectators in future.

At sunny Headingley during Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week, Ben Walker from the cricket charity, Chance to Shine, discusses schools cricket and activities across the country.

Yorkshire and England cricketer Lauren Winfield discusses his role with cricket charity, Chance to Shine, including her start in the game and Yorkshire and England in 2014.

Yorkshire CCC wicketkeeper-batsman Dan Hodgson talks about his loan move to Derbyshire; early-season form and fighting for a first-team slot at Yorkshire.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club bowler Ryan Sidebottom talks candidly about influnces on his career; his philosophy for coaching and plans to stay in the game.