Cricket Yorkshire Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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.
Enjoy one of England's highest club cricket grounds as John Fuller heads to Queensbury Cricket Club. This episode of the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast includes a tour of the ground, plus snippets of match commentary.
For articles and photography from Yorkshire cricket clubs, head to cricketyorkshire.com.
This episode sees John Fuller have a relaxed walk around the boundary at Stainland Cricket Club with a blend of match commentary and discussion of the famed teas at this Halifax League ground.
Read more on cricketyorkshire.com
Rhiannon Blake chats to John Fuller of cricketyorkshire.com about the beginnings of women and girls’ cricket at Rawdon Cricket Club, while offering her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
On a stroll around the boundary, we discuss her diagnosis, the impact of MS, adapting bowling and routines. Plus, the Spoon Theory to manage energy, as well as Rhiannon's determination to enjoy the game she loves.
✍️ Article and match photos from the day: cricketyorkshire.com/rawdon-women-make-home-debut
Johnny Barnett, coach and player at Stainland Cricket Club and winner of the Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award for June, chats to John Fuller of cricketyorkshire.com.
In the episode, there is:
🏏 02:39 Johnny's Journey with Stainland Cricket Club
🏏 04:00 Coaching Juniors and Growing the Club
🏏 07:09 Women's Cricket at Stainland
🏏 14:12 Volunteering and Contributions to the Club
🏏 20:15 Community Involvement and Family Legacy
🏏 24:41 Growth of Women's Cricket
🏏 28:37 Personal Stories and Reflections
Kammy Siddique, first-team captain at Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club and winner of the Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award for May, chats to John Fuller of cricketyorkshire.com.
In the episode, there is:
🏏 00:43 The organic rise of women's cricket
🏏 07:37 The Gray Fox Trophy and Over 50s
🏏 09:57 The Yorkshire Curry Club
🏏 13:15 Mixed Ability and Disability Cricket
🏏 19:23 Recognising volunteers at Bowling Old Lane
Claire Bassindale was Highly Commended for May's Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award for her incredible efforts at Otley Cricket Club in driving junior cricket and then launching women and girls' cricket too.
Claire chats to John Fuller about how it all happened and the vital role of volunteers in building the momentum.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to cricket in the King's Birthday Honours, Bradford Park Avenue Head Groundsman Nasa Hussain discusses his life in the game.
From the Bradford League at just 14 to learning about cricket grounds maintenance and overseeing the iconic venue in the city that has been transformed.
The podcast is a celebration of Nasa but more broadly of cricket in the city of Bradford too. If you have a fondness for Park Avenue, the Bradford League, cricket grounds or want to hear more about Nasa’s life from the man himself, this is a great listen.
Read more on cricketyorkshire.com
Welcome to the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast where we begin with a recap of what's on cricketyorkshire.com from cricket teas competition to Yorkshire Tea Community Awards.
In the episode, there are interviews with Starbeck Cricket Club by Mark / Caught Light Photography about their All Stars junior cricket launch while Mark also chats to Charlotte Boulton, Crossflatts Women's 1st XI captain about the club's progress.
John Fuller was at Bradford Park Avenue to watch the Chance to Shine Street regional finals for Yorkshire and caught up with winning Sheffield coach Zahid Saleem on the programme's impact.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club Men's Head Coach Anthony McGrath talks to John Fuller of CricketYorkshire.com about:
🏏 His Bradford League background
👌The incredible work of volunteers at grassroots
👀The potential for digital talent scouting
Enjoy the podcast episode and check out the article here:
https://cricketyorkshire.com/anthony-mcgrath-yorkshire-ccc/
A chat with Grace Pearson who is Head of Women & Girls at Yorkshire Cricket Board. We dive into the world of women and girls' cricket during this 13-minute interview from a governing body perspective.
🎤 In this episode, Grace discusses:
🎬 Her role at the YCB and what it encompasses
🚀 The growth of women and girls' teams in a single year
🌍 Initiatives such U11 girls activity days at venues not used previously for cricket
☝️ A female-only umpires course and transition to indoor cricket officiating
😁 The importance of choice in terms of offerings for players, officials or club volunteers
🆕 New YCB role in East Yorkshire; girls-only content in schools
🏏 The need to promote women and girls cricket to a wider and male audience too
📆 Female in Cricket Day at Headingley on February 22 (Females 14yrs+ who want to get involved with the game beyond playing or officiating)
For more articles, photography, club visits and Yorkshire grassroots cricket coverage, visit cricketyorkshire.com.
In this episode, Peter discusses:
🎬 How Sessay Emeralds began with his daughter Jess
🚀 The growth of teams and direction of W&G game
🌍 Impact of overseas player Olivia Gain
Meanwhile, Phoebe talks about:
🏏 Playing cricket in the street with her brothers
🆕 Her involvement at Sessay Emeralds
🗣️ Coaching journey including MCC Foundation Hubs
🎓 Balancing the transition to Northern Diamonds from teaching
🔥 Her professional career and move to Durham
For more articles, photography, club visits and Yorkshire club cricket coverage, visit cricketyorkshire.com.
Cricket Yorkshire Founder John Fuller discusses a rollercoaster of an autumn as well as a landmark for the grassroots cricket website.
To read more interviews, news and exclusive photography from recreational cricket in Yorkshire, visit cricketyorkshire.com
My latest guest on the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is Katie Stewart, YCB’s Women and Girls Development Manager for West Yorkshire.
Have a listen as she guides us through some of the stand-out moments so far in 2024.
In this episode, Katie discusses:
🔥 Successes and milestones
🎓 Off-field opportunities like courses and support
🗣️ The balance between growth and facilities
👍 Super-Sunday for women and girls’ cricket
🏏 Momentum building with indoor cricket
To read more interviews, news and exclusive photography from the grassroots game in Yorkshire, visit cricketyorkshire.com
🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW
In this Cricket Yorkshire podcast episode, Mike Sansbury, Manager of The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, discusses:
🔥 His journey into the world of books
🔝 What sets The Grove in Ilkley apart
👀 The thinking with curating books to stock
👍 New cricket books available
🏏 His favourite cricket books
🎢 The rollercoaster of friendly cricket
🙏 Thanks to Mike for our discussion of books and you can check out The Grove Bookshop website for latest titles and news. If you get a chance to call in at Ilkley then it's well worth a visit. I can speak to their fiction, travel, Yorkshire and cricket sections.
For articles on clubs and leagues of Yorkshire and much more, visit cricketyorkshire.com.
🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW
In this Cricket Yorkshire podcast episode, Anthony discusses:
🏏 His own background in club cricket (Yorkshire CCC 2nd XI, Harrogate and others)
🗣️ Role with Total Play and how he can help clubs
👍 Some of the design / materials innovations and thinking
3️⃣ Three projects at Bilton, Harrogate & Pannal cricket clubs we both visited
✍️ Article on Cricket Yorkshire:
🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW
In this episode, John Fuller visits Saltaire Cricket Club for the Quaid e Azam Sunday Cricket League T20 Finals.
🔥 Huge sixes
🎶 Vuvuzela and crowd participation
🗣️ The latest on the Quaid e Azam Sunday Cricket League
✍️ Article on Cricket Yorkshire:
https://cricketyorkshire.com/quaid-e-azam-sunday-cricket-league-t20-finals/
🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW
In this episode, Mark Doherty chats to Rachael about:
🔥 The influence of teachers at school
🎓 Potential of sport to change lives and behaviour
🗣️ What are coaches asking of their athletes? Plus, the power of positivity
👍 Changing the narrative around access to sports for girls
🏏 Playing experiences and the culture of cricket
🔮 What could the future hold for women and girls' cricket?
🎙️ Podcast episodes and articles on Cricket Yorkshire:
https://cricketyorkshire.com/category/podcast/
Mark Doherty: https://www.caughtlight.com
Rachael Mackenzie: @rachfmackenzie on Twitter/X
A chat with Sam Potter of Eryholme Cricket Club, about his remarkable performance where he scored 50 with the bat then bagged all 10 wickets for just one run against Spennithorne & Harmby.
Includes:
🔥 Key moments in the game
🗣️ Two hat-tricks!
🏏 Reaction and a record
✍️ Cricket Yorkshire articles and match photos:
https://cricketyorkshire.com/10-for-1
A chat with Richard Gould who is now the top run-scorer in the history of the Bradford League. Includes:
🔥 Toughest Bradford League players he knew and faced (Jaffir Nasir at East Bierley gets a mention)
🗣️ Northowram Fields prospects this season
🏏 Plans to bat on and perhaps one day play alongside his son
✍️ Cricket Yorkshire articles and match photos:
https://cricketyorkshire.com
John Fuller heads to Bradford Park Avenue to watch the Chance to Shine Street Finals for Yorkshire, organised by Yorkshire Cricket Board and sponsored by Yorkshire Tea.
Interviews with Steve Archer & Soyeb Kyat (YCB), ex-England allrounder Katherine Sciver-Brunt on the impact of Chance to Shine for young people and Abi Sawyer from Yorkshire Tea.
✍️ Article and photos:
https://cricketyorkshire.com/bradford-park-avenue-hosts-the-chance-to-shine-street-yorkshire-finals/
Bradford Premier League action from Wagon Lane as Bradford & Bingley take on 2023 champions Woodlands.
Interview with Ed Brown, the home skipper, my own thoughts, the usual snippets of match commentary, house martins, cricket teas and a high-quality match.
✍️ Article and match photos:
https://cricketyorkshire.com
A visit to Crakehall Cricket Club in the Nidderdale Cricket League. Observations, a bit of match commentary, crows, lots of wickets and a stunning, tiny ground.
✍️ Article and match photos:
https://cricketyorkshire.com/never-change-crakehall/
A trip to Stainland Cricket Club in the Halifax Cricket League. Thoughts, birdsong, LBW appeals and award-winning cricket teas.
✍️ Article and match photos: https://cricketyorkshire.com/stainland/
A six-minute snapshot from Glasshouses Cricket Club in the Nidderdale League. Observations, sounds and the first game of the season for Cricket Yorkshire.
✍️ Article and match photos: https://cricketyorkshire.com/third-time-lucky-at-glasshouses/
In conversation with Jason Elliott, Managing Director of British Recycled Plastic, we discuss the practical and environmental benefits of choosing recycled plastic over wood at sports clubs.
Cricket Yorkshire's John Fuller offers a snapshot as we head into the 2024 club cricket season after a wet winter.
Club Cricket Headlines: https://cricketyorkshire.com
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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!
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 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 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 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
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.
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
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!
Megan Hodkinson discusses how she got into cricket, her journey to Wrenthorpe and progress nationally for the club's Ladies and girls side.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 100 balls of innovation, excitement and a means to attract new audiences to the game or unnecessary abomination?
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/
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.
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?
Coaches Lee Bailey and Mark Pennington discuss how All Stars Cricket has succeeded at Crossflatts Cricket Club.
Super 1s is a national disability programme and Super 1's Disability Development Officer Rohan Randhawa explains how it's going in Yorkshire.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Leeds Bradford MCCU captain Steve Bullen offers a robust defence of the MCCU scheme and discusses his county ambitions and league ban.
Former England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn chats about the appeal of wicketkeeping and finding a new home at Leeds Mods.
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.
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.
Yorkshire CCC batsman Alex Lees is raring to go for 2018. He talks about technical tweaks over winter and tunnel-vision focus.
John Moralee from the Barnsley & District Cricket League discusses the history, impact and success of this South Yorkshire cricket institution.
B3 Cricket's Richard Blakeley on his playing/coaching career in Yorkshire league cricket plus advice on cricket bats.
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.
A chance to hear about the crucial work done at BME Development Centres in Yorkshire offering free coaching to young boys and girls.
Experienced scorer and ECB tutor Steve Ward discusses the latest software, Play-Cricket Scorer Pro, and changes for scorers in 2018.
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.
Reece Bird (MCC Foundation) discusses the charity's coaching Hubs that give 11-15 year olds in state schools a path to representative cricket.
Former England Women's Coach Paul Shaw discusses how coaches and captains of any age and ability can enhance their skills for club cricket.
Allrounder Richard Pyrah on 'that' catch that clinched the Championship and being awarded a 2015 benefit.
A discussion of unusual bowling actions in club, county and international cricket with Yorkshire County Cricket Club coach Tony Pickersgill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Batmaker Chris Kippax discusses the family business still going strong in their Methley factory from growing willow to making bats.
Yorkshire Post cricket correspondent and author Chris Waters discusses his new book relating the incredible feat that was Hedley Verity's all ten wickets in an innings for Yorkshire.
Carl Marsden chats to Cricket Yorkshire about all aspects of his own cricket bats from design to manufacture to pricing and performance.
New Zealand international and Yorkshire County Cricket Club overseas player for 2014, Kane Williamson looks forward to the county season.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club 's Jack Brooks talks about his development as a quick bowler and who he'd like a crack at bowling to from history.