Former Yorkshire and England bowler Bob Appleyard dies aged 90

Former Yorkshire and England off-spinner Bob Appleyard MBE has died at the age of 90. Image courtesy: Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Born in Bradford, Appleyard did not make his first-class debut until he was 27, but took 200 wickets in his first season in 1951. He made his Test debut in 1954 and had match figures of 7-123 in a victory over Pakistan More...

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By Guest Editorial On Sunday, October 5th, 2014
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Yorkshire captain ordered to attend anger management course

Andrew Gale. Image courtesy: Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale has been ordered to attend an anger management course after exchanging words with Lancashire batsman Ashwell Prince. Gale More...

By Guest Editorial On Thursday, September 18th, 2014
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Yorkshire to defend Andrew Gale against charge of racism

/* Andrew Gale. Image courtesy: Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale has become the first county cricketer to be accused of racism after he was charged yesterday by the England More...

By Hasan Faridi On Wednesday, June 25th, 2014
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Southmere Primary looking to smash sixes in West Yorkshire finals

/* The team from Southmere Primary School Farhan Hussain has gone on to play for Yorkshire Young cricketers from Bradford’s Southmere Primary School are all set to play in the West Yorkshire More...

By Guest Editorial On Sunday, June 8th, 2014
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Howzat! Women-only sessions inspire cricketers in Bradford

/* Youngsters improve on their cricketing techniques Girls have been busy taking part in weekly cricketing sessions to step up their skills and learn from the pros. The sessions, held by the Adil Rashid More...

By Guest Editorial On Friday, June 6th, 2014
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Major plans for Headingley Cricket Ground unveiled

/* The proposed North/South Stand overlooking the Headingley Cricket Ground Plans have been revealed to transform the Headingley Cricket Ground and make it one of the ‘finest’ cricket venues in More...

By Hasan Faridi On Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
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Flash mob dancers celebrate Twenty20 2014 at University of Huddersfield

/* The spirit of cricket has been celebrated at the University of Huddersfield as dancers have taken to stage a flash mob dance as part of a worldwide celebration. Organised by the Bangladeshi Student More...

By Hasan Faridi On Wednesday, January 29th, 2014
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Rare Billy Bates Egg on display to the public

/* (l-r) Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s David Allan, with the great-great nephew of Billy Bates, Trevor Bates One of the rarest and most unusual cricketing trophies created in the past 125 years More...