Cricket Yorkshire Podcast
By Cricket Yorkshire
Cricket Yorkshire PodcastSep 16, 2021
Speed guns, overseas players and cricket teas: Your questions answered
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!
Inside Cricket Yorkshire and previewing the 2022 club cricket season
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 that won't catch you out: Top tips from Aston Lark
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 and the therapy of cricket teas
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: Evolution at Castleford Cricket Club
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
Sixes under the stars: Day-night tape ball cricket in Yorkshire
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.
Jane Pratt: Umpiring in Yorkshire's Cricket Leagues
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
Nick Briggs: 2,000 wickets in village cricket
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!
Captaining Wrenthorpe Ladies & Girls: Megan Hodkinson
Megan Hodkinson discusses how she got into cricket, her journey to Wrenthorpe and progress nationally for the club's Ladies and girls side.
Yusuf Karolia: My journey in cricket coaching
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.
Life as a cricket umpire and recruiting the next generation
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 with Katie Stewart, Yorkshire Cricket Board
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.
Knocking mental health for six: Chris metcalf
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.
Payntr cricket shoes: Breaking the mould and Bodyline
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.
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back...Covid and recreational cricket
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.
Opening Up: Promoting mental health in cricket
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: Will it convert you?
The Hundred: 100 balls of innovation, excitement and a means to attract new audiences to the game or unnecessary abomination?
Dickie Bird: Home is where the heart is
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/
Can franchise cricket keep teens in the game for longer?
Jabir Patel's four consecutive hundreds for Mount Cricket Club
All Stars Cricket offers Crossflatts a promising future
Rohan Randhawa on Super 1s cricket
Martin Ivill on life as Yorkshire Over 60s captain
John Moorhouse on his record-breaking 225 not out for Ouseburn
Cononley & Steeton: Two cricket leagues in a day by rail
Yorkshire CCC Chairman Steve Denison on the 100-ball competition
Ray Illingworth on Farsley and life in the Bradford League
Katie Levick on leg-spin, breaking the county record and life as a frog in a blender
Glyn Pearson on umpiring challenges in club cricket
Captain Steve Bullen on MCCUs, his league ban & fresh start
Nigel Martyn on life behind the stumps for Leeds Modernians CC
Blathers on cricket bat trends, Tom Kohler-Cadmore's design and facing Yorkshire Over 50s
Jamie Harrison on the Huddersfield Cricket League's tradition, technology and transfers
Alex Lees on a fresh start, self-belief and batting stance
The Barnsley & District Cricket League at 125 not out
Yorkshire League cricket and bats with B3 Cricket's Richard Blakeley
Jack Brooks on form, fitness and emptying the bars when he's batting
BME Development Centres give kids a chance at cricket
Cricket scoring innovations with Steve Ward
Life as a league umpire with Jonathan Corcoran
Cricket in state schools & the role of the MCC Foundation
Coach Paul Shaw on the art of captaincy
Pyrah: 'That' Catch and 2015 Benefit
Time to Give Chucking the Elbow?
Wilkinson: North Yorkshire Cricket
Phil Dicks: Video Analysis in County Cricket
Ben Walker: Chance to Shine; Schools Cricket and Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week
England cricketer Lauren Winfield on schools cricket, Yorkshire and England
Dan Hodgson: Fighting for the Gloves at Yorkshire
