Flashback to 1973: The cricketers who made county history
August 23, 1973, was a day to go down in history for Shropshire cricket. It was the day Shropshire became Minor Counties champions for the first time ever, giving a champagne tonic to the sport in the county. They clinched the title with a magnificent victory over neighbouring Staffordshire in a match played at London […]
Encouraging signs for Shropshire before rain eventually curtails friendly against a Worcestershire XI
Director of Cricket John Abrahams was encouraged by Shropshire’s performance during Sunday’s friendly against a Worcestershire XI featuring several players with first-team experience. The Pears ultimately emerged winners by nine runs under the DLS method after rain halted Shropshire’s run chase with 10 overs remaining. Skipper Sam Whitney had earlier taken five Worcestershire wickets before […]
Sam Whitney to captain Shropshire in Sunday’s friendly against a Worcestershire XI
Bridgnorth’s Sam Whitney will captain Shropshire at his home club ground in Sunday’s 50-over friendly against a Worcestershire XI (11am start). Shropshire take the opportunity to utilise the first team squad, with a number of changes from the team which faced Herefordshire at Oswestry last weekend. Director of Cricket John Abrahams said: “Following the match […]
Simon Kerrigan signs for Northamptonshire
Simon Kerrigan has sealed a return to the first-class game by signing for Northamptonshire. The former Lancashire and England left-arm spinner joined Shropshire in a player-coach role last November. With the start of this season delayed owing to Covid-19, Kerrigan was unable to play a competitive match for Shropshire, although he attended the club’s winter […]
Happy 10th anniversary for Shropshire as Ed Foster reflects on leading county to MCCA Trophy final success
Ten years on from captaining Shropshire to victory in the MCCA Trophy final, Ed Foster insists it remains a very proud moment and a highlight of his cricketing career. August 11, 2010 is a date that will be forever remembered by Foster and his team mates as they lifted Shropshire’s second major trophy, following the […]
Honest and open feedback from Shropshire players following Sunday’s friendly against Herefordshire
Director of Cricket John Abrahams says Shropshire’s young side were quick to highlight the positives and also the areas that need addressing following Sunday’s friendly defeat against Herefordshire. A number of the county’s promising up and coming players were included in the Shropshire team for the 50-over clash at Oswestry. Herefordshire ultimately emerged winners by […]
Promising Shropshire youngsters handed chance to impress in Herefordshire friendly
A number of Shropshire’s promising young cricketers are handed the chance to impress in Sunday’s 50-over friendly against Herefordshire at Oswestry (11am start). Director of Cricket John Abrahams is looking forward to seeing them in action after being encouraged by the potential of the county’s up and coming players during internal squad matches at Whitchurch […]
Spotlight on Richard Oliver
Opening batsman Richard Oliver enjoyed two spells with Shropshire either side of playing first-class cricket for Worcestershire. He made his Championship debut for Shropshire in 2008 and went on to play 62 matches for the county in three-day and one-day cricket. Richard struck 1,885 Championship runs at an average of 30.90 in 37 Championship appearances, […]
Shropshire CCC arrange 50-over fixtures on the next three Sundays – including matches against Herefordshire and a Worcestershire XI
Shropshire CCC have arranged fixtures on the next three Sundays – with more matches to hopefully follow. The National Counties Cricket Association announced last week that no competitive cricket will be played this season after the start of the season was delayed owing to Covid-19. But clubs were informed that they are free to play […]
180 Championship appearances, 10,200 runs – record-breaking Steve Johnson reflects on his Shropshire career
Steve Johnson has played comfortably more Championship matches than anyone for Shropshire, is well out in front as the highest run scorer and was a key member of what remains the county’s only title-winning team. He’s certainly a true legend of Shropshire cricket. As he reflects on his 24 happy years playing for Shropshire between […]