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 | 24th Aug 2010 Shropshire defeat Lincolnshire in Minor Counties KO For almost four decades, they have been forced to survive on a diet of frustration, disappointment and under-achievement. But, after an unforgettable day at Durham, Shropshire cricket can now take the... View |
 | 17th Aug 2010 Campaign ends on low note Shropshire's 2010 Championship campaign ended in disappointment as they were comprehensively defeated by local rivals Cheshire in 2 days at Alderley Edge. Shropshire were forced into making 6 chan... View |
 | 14th Aug 2010 Minor Counties One Day Champions It was fourth time lucky for Shropshire as they won the MCCA Knock Out Trophy for the first time in their history having lost in three previous Finals. The victory was achieved with a comprehensive 7 ... View |
 | 8th Aug 2010 Shropshire name squad for final Shropshire have named a strong 13 man squad for the trip to Durham this Wednesday where they will face Lincolnshire for the MCCA Knockout Final. Ed Foster Mike Barnard Dan Bowen Mark Downes Rob... View |
 | 6th Aug 2010 County thrashed by Berkshire Shropshire's early season good form came to a sad end as they were soundly beaten by a strong Berkshire side at Shrewsbury. Shropshire made one change from the previous Championship match with a fit a... View |
 | 22nd Jul 2010 Rain ruins game at Whitchurch Shropshire's Championship match with Cornwall at Whtichurch ended in a disappointing draw as only 2.4 overs were possible on the final day due to rain. Shropshire made three changes from the team w... View |
 | 12th Jul 2010 Shropshire through to final Watching Shropshire cricket in 2010 is exciting, but nerve wracking, and the MCCA Knock Out Semi Final with Hertfordshire at Welwyn Garden City was no exception as Shropshire once again went to the fi... View |
 | 9th Jul 2010 Shropshire win Resource Bank Challenge Shropshire were blessed with good weather for the Resourcebank Challenge, held at Wrekin College. The Counties premier fund raising event took the form of a Shropshire XI playing an Invitation XI, cap... View |
 | 7th Jul 2010 Oxfordshire sneak home in thriller Picturesque Great & Little Tew Cricket Club, on the edge of the Cotswolds, was the setting for one of the most exciting Championship matches Shropshire have been involved in over the years. After cont... View |
 | 29th Jun 2010 Taylor and Barnard return for County Next weeks match against Oxfordshire sees Shropshire make two changes to the side that just failed to claim maximum points in the fixture against Dorset last week. Seamers Steve Taylor and Mike Bar... View |
| | 25th Jun 2010 Dorset cling on for draw For their second Championship match of the campaign Shropshire gave a debut to Bridgnorth seamer Tom Weaver as Steve Taylor, Michael Barnard and Adam Shimmons were all unavailable. Bridgnorth was b... View |
 | 16th Jun 2010 Shropshire to face star lineup Wrekin College will host the ResourceBank Challenge on Thursday 8th July this summer and the match will see Shropshire take on an Invitation XI containing a number of stars from the international game... View |
 | 14th Jun 2010 County name side for Dorset Shropshire make one change to the side that overcame Wiltshire at Salisbury last week with Tome Weaver set to make his Shropshire debut in place of the unavailable Steve Taylor. Weaver has impresse... View |
 | 13th Jun 2010 Suffolk defeated in bowl out Shropshire progressed to the Semi Finals of the MCCA Knock Out in dramatic fashion, defeating visitors Suffolk 5-3 in a Bowl Out after rain had ruined any chance of a result. Shropshire made 2 chan... View |
 | 10th Jun 2010 Shropshire ease to victory over Wiltshire Shropshire went into their opening MCCA championship match in boyant mood following their qualification for the Quarter Finals of the MCCA Knock Out. They made 3 changes for the visit to Wiltshire. Ch... View |
| | 4th Jun 2010 Shropshire squad for Wiltshire Shropshire name a strong side for the opening match of the Minor Counties Championship against Wiltshire at Salisbury. Pro Chris Murtagh returns to the side after featuring for the Unicorns in the ... View |
 | 25th May 2010 Shropshire storm through to quarter finals Shropshire's new found confidence and teamspirit were again in evidence for their vital final Knock Out Pool match at sun drenched Audley Cricket Club. For this must win game, Shropshire made three ch... View |
 | 18th May 2010 Shropshire defeat Northumberland Shropshire's third match in the MCCA Knock Out against Northumberland was a must win match for both teams. Shropshire had to win to maintain their hopes of a Quarter Final place, whilst their visi... View |
 | 14th May 2010 Shimmons set for Shropshire return Strike bowler Adam Shimmons is set for a dramatic return for Shropshire in Sunday’s must-win Minor Counties Trophy clash with Northumberland at Oswestry. The experienced Shimmons was expected to mi... View |
| | 3rd May 2010 Shropshire thrashed by Cheshire After the euphoria of the win against Cumberland the previous week Shropshire came down to earth with a bump when they visited Cheshire for their second match in the MCCA Knock Out. Shropshire made tw... View |
 | 29th Apr 2010 Huxley and O'Connor added for Cheshire Batsman Alex Huxley from Oswestry and Wellington's left arm seamer Anthony O'Connor have been added to the Shropshire squad that defeated Cumberland in the first fixture of the season. Chris Murtagh m... View |
| | 26th Apr 2010 Shropshire defeat Cumberland in opening fixture The new season got off to a sensational start, as Shropshire, under new skipper Ed Foster, emphatically beat visitors Cumberland in their opening Knock Out Trophy match at Shifnal. It was a new lo... View |
 | 25th Apr 2010 Foster receives county cap New skipper Ed Foster received his cap from Shropshire President Elizabeth Holt before the first fixture of the season against Cumberland at Shifnal last Sunday. Also pictured are Chairman Bryan Fo... View |
| | 21st Apr 2010 Squad for first game Shropshire entertain Cumberland in the first game of the Minor Counties Knockout Competition this coming Sunday at Shifnal. The fixture sees new captain Ed Foster take charge for the first time. It... View |
| | 5th Apr 2010 New season nears The 2010 season for Shropshire County Cricket Club is fast approaching. Under a new captain/vice-captain combination in Ed Foster and Matt Tilt Shropshire set out to improve on last seasons finishes. ... View |
| | 12th Feb 2010 Shropshire move for Murtagh Shropshire Cricket Club today unveiled former Surrey batsman Chris Murtagh as their new professional for 2010 as they prepare a fresh assault on Minor County honours. Murtagh had spent two seasons ... View |
| | 4th Dec 2009 Gray set for County return Off-spinner Andy Gray has been offered the chance to return as Shropshire's cricket professional for a fourth season. The former Derbyshire and Yorkshire allrounder is seen as an integral to the bo... View |
 | 2nd Nov 2009 Foster given nod as county skipper Ed Foster was today unveiled as the new captain of Shropshire as the county cricket club's committee opted for a change in direction. Foster will replace James Ralph for 2010 and become the latest ... View |
 | 21st Sep 2008 Taylor scores new honour Former Shropshire batsman James Taylor has picked up another top cricket award. The former Shrewsbury School student has been named the winner of the John Arlott Cup for the NatWest PCA Young Playe... View |
| | 22nd Aug 2008 Gray Takes Best Innings Figures For Shropshire Despite Shropshire's defeat at Truro Andy Gray can feel very happy with his performance. During the Cornish second innings he too 9 for 56, the best figures by a Shropshire bowler in the Champions... View |