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Cricket Yorkshire Podcast

Cricket Yorkshire Podcast

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Enjoy recreational cricket and the grassroots game? The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast offers interviews, debate and exclusives from the world of club cricket and beyond here in Yorkshire.
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Captain Steve Bullen on MCCUs, his league ban & fresh start

Cricket Yorkshire PodcastMay 10, 2018

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Speed guns, overseas players and cricket teas: Your questions answered

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!

Mar 31, 202246:52
Inside Cricket Yorkshire and previewing the 2022 club cricket season

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.

Mar 09, 202201:05:28
Cricket club insurance that won't catch you out: Top tips from Aston Lark

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).

Jan 07, 202244:00
Sue Mulholland and the therapy of cricket teas
Sep 16, 202122:48
Colson Smith: Evolution at Castleford Cricket Club
Sep 15, 202116:33
Sixes under the stars: Day-night tape ball cricket in Yorkshire

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.

Aug 31, 202108:47
Jane Pratt: Umpiring in Yorkshire's Cricket Leagues
Aug 23, 202121:49
Nick Briggs: 2,000 wickets in village cricket

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!

Aug 07, 202117:39
Captaining Wrenthorpe Ladies & Girls: Megan Hodkinson

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.

Jul 05, 202127:51
Yusuf Karolia: My journey in cricket coaching

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.

Jun 08, 202134:40
Life as a cricket umpire and recruiting the next generation

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.

Jun 08, 202145:20
Women's Big Cricket Month with Katie Stewart, Yorkshire Cricket Board
Jun 08, 202118:26
Knocking mental health for six: Chris metcalf

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.

May 17, 202131:25
Payntr cricket shoes: Breaking the mould and Bodyline

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.

May 17, 202131:23
The Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is back...Covid and recreational cricket
May 15, 202120:21
Opening Up: Promoting mental health in cricket

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?

Dec 16, 201918:32
The Hundred: Will it convert you?

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?

Oct 09, 201922:26
Dickie Bird: Home is where the heart is

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/

Jun 01, 201917:22
Can franchise cricket keep teens in the game for longer?

Can franchise cricket keep teens in the game for longer?

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.
Aug 09, 201822:56
Jabir Patel's four consecutive hundreds for Mount Cricket Club

Jabir Patel's four consecutive hundreds for Mount Cricket Club

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?
Aug 08, 201809:10
All Stars Cricket offers Crossflatts a promising future

All Stars Cricket offers Crossflatts a promising future

Coaches Lee Bailey and Mark Pennington discuss how All Stars Cricket has succeeded at Crossflatts Cricket Club.
Aug 03, 201824:09
Rohan Randhawa on Super 1s cricket

Rohan Randhawa on Super 1s cricket

Super 1s is a national disability programme and Super 1's Disability Development Officer Rohan Randhawa explains how it's going in Yorkshire.
Jul 04, 201810:21
Martin Ivill on life as Yorkshire Over 60s captain

Martin Ivill on life as Yorkshire Over 60s captain

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.
Jun 29, 201812:57
John Moorhouse on his record-breaking 225 not out for Ouseburn

John Moorhouse on his record-breaking 225 not out for Ouseburn

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.
Jun 14, 201810:29
Cononley & Steeton: Two cricket leagues in a day by rail

Cononley & Steeton: Two cricket leagues in a day by rail

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.
Jun 07, 201808:11
Yorkshire CCC Chairman Steve Denison on the 100-ball competition

Yorkshire CCC Chairman Steve Denison on the 100-ball competition

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?
Jun 01, 201822:58
Ray Illingworth on Farsley and life in the Bradford League

Ray Illingworth on Farsley and life in the Bradford League

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.
May 26, 201812:33
Katie Levick on leg-spin, breaking the county record and life as a frog in a blender

Katie Levick on leg-spin, breaking the county record and life as a frog in a blender

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.
May 22, 201811:58
Glyn Pearson on umpiring challenges in club cricket

Glyn Pearson on umpiring challenges 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.
May 17, 201826:36
Captain Steve Bullen on MCCUs, his league ban & fresh start

Captain Steve Bullen on MCCUs, his league ban & fresh start

Leeds Bradford MCCU captain Steve Bullen offers a robust defence of the MCCU scheme and discusses his county ambitions and league ban.
May 10, 201816:36
Nigel Martyn on life behind the stumps for Leeds Modernians CC

Nigel Martyn on life behind the stumps for Leeds Modernians CC

Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn chats about the appeal of wicketkeeping and finding a new home at Leeds Mods.
May 09, 201813:43
Blathers on cricket bat trends, Tom Kohler-Cadmore's design and facing Yorkshire Over 50s

Blathers on cricket bat trends, Tom Kohler-Cadmore's design and facing Yorkshire Over 50s

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.
Apr 28, 201808:31
Jamie Harrison on the Huddersfield Cricket League's tradition, technology and transfers

Jamie Harrison on the Huddersfield Cricket League's tradition, technology and transfers

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.
Apr 20, 201807:33
Alex Lees on a fresh start, self-belief and batting stance

Alex Lees on a fresh start, self-belief and batting stance

Yorkshire CCC batsman Alex Lees is raring to go for 2018. He talks about technical tweaks over winter and tunnel-vision focus.
Apr 12, 201805:00
The Barnsley & District Cricket League at 125 not out

The Barnsley & District Cricket League at 125 not out

John Moralee from the Barnsley & District Cricket League discusses the history, impact and success of this South Yorkshire cricket institution.
Apr 07, 201810:14
Yorkshire League cricket and bats with B3 Cricket's Richard Blakeley

Yorkshire League cricket and bats with B3 Cricket's Richard Blakeley

B3 Cricket's Richard Blakeley on his playing/coaching career in Yorkshire league cricket plus advice on cricket bats.
Apr 06, 201808:24
Jack Brooks on form, fitness and emptying the bars when he's batting

Jack Brooks on form, fitness and emptying the bars when he's batting

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.
Apr 05, 201807:23
BME Development Centres give kids a chance at cricket

BME Development Centres give kids a chance at cricket

A chance to hear about the crucial work done at BME Development Centres in Yorkshire offering free coaching to young boys and girls.
Mar 30, 201805:19
Cricket scoring innovations with Steve Ward

Cricket scoring innovations with Steve Ward

Experienced scorer and ECB tutor Steve Ward discusses the latest software, Play-Cricket Scorer Pro, and changes for scorers in 2018.
Mar 23, 201813:16
Life as a league umpire with Jonathan Corcoran

Life as a league umpire with Jonathan Corcoran

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.
Mar 22, 201814:38
Cricket in state schools & the role of the MCC Foundation

Cricket in state schools & the role of the MCC Foundation

Reece Bird (MCC Foundation) discusses the charity's coaching Hubs that give 11-15 year olds in state schools a path to representative cricket.
Mar 17, 201809:38
Coach Paul Shaw on the art of captaincy

Coach Paul Shaw on the art of captaincy

Former England Women's Coach Paul Shaw discusses how coaches and captains of any age and ability can enhance their skills for club cricket.
Mar 06, 201806:59
Pyrah: 'That' Catch and 2015 Benefit

Pyrah: 'That' Catch and 2015 Benefit

Allrounder Richard Pyrah on 'that' catch that clinched the Championship and being awarded a 2015 benefit.
Sep 17, 201405:41
Time to Give Chucking the Elbow?

Time to Give Chucking the Elbow?

A discussion of unusual bowling actions in club, county and international cricket with Yorkshire County Cricket Club coach Tony Pickersgill.
Jul 16, 201411:59
Wilkinson: North Yorkshire Cricket

Wilkinson: North Yorkshire Cricket

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.
Jul 04, 201416:20
Phil Dicks: Video Analysis in County Cricket

Phil Dicks: Video Analysis in County Cricket

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.
Jul 03, 201418:03
Ben Walker: Chance to Shine; Schools Cricket and Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week

Ben Walker: Chance to Shine; Schools Cricket and Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week

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.
Jun 10, 201405:27
England cricketer Lauren Winfield on schools cricket, Yorkshire and England

England cricketer Lauren Winfield on schools cricket, Yorkshire and England

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.
Jun 09, 201405:58
Dan Hodgson: Fighting for the Gloves at Yorkshire

Dan Hodgson: Fighting for the Gloves at Yorkshire

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.
May 19, 201409:30
Ryan Sidebottom Talks Role Models and Staying On Top of His Game

Ryan Sidebottom Talks Role Models and Staying On Top of His Game

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.
May 16, 201408:38