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Unchanged squad named by England

England selectors today named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Investec Test against New Zealand commencing Friday May 24 at Headingley following the 170-run victory against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.

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Yorkshire dominates England

Despite sections of the ground selling out for the second day of the Investec Test Match at Headingley between England and New Zealand, there is still availability for the first three days of the Test starting on Friday.

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Boycott pushes Bresnan for England recall

Yorkshire President and Test Match pundit Geoffrey Boycott is pushing for Tim Bresnan to be recalled to the England side ahead of the Investec Second Test Match, which starts at Headingley on Friday.

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England’s Yorkshire talent coming to Headingley

As the international season fast approaches, Headingley is readying itself for its 72nd Test Match ever to be staged at the iconic venue. New Zealand return to Yorkshire for the first time since 2004, when the Black Caps take on England in the second Investec Test Match over the Spring bank holiday (May 24-28).

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Test ticket sales soar at Headingley

Following England’s victory over New Zealand in the Investec First Test Match at Lord’s this weekend, ticket sales for the Second Test Match at Headingley, starting this Friday, are selling fast.

Will Rhodes: All-round skipper who took two wickets in two balls

The youngest ones show way to victory

All-round captain Will Rhodes (library picture) scored useful runs and took two wickets in two balls for Yorkshire Academy's very young guns in their 16-run “Friendly” victory against Derbyshire Academy at Staveley.

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Vikings win by 5 wickets

Unicorns 189-9 (40 overs) Norman 38*, Parsons 28, O'Shea 26. Pyrah 8-0-34-3, Rashid 8-0-27-2, Patterson 8-0-35-2, Sidebottom 8-0-37-1, Plunkett 8-0-45-0. Vikings 190-5 (38.5 overs) Lyth 58* Ballance 44 Vikings win by 5 wickets.

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Pyrah hopes victory will spur Vikings on

Yorkshire Vikings secured their first Yorkshire Bank 40 victory of the season with a five wicket win over Unicorns at Queen’s Park, Chesterfield.

Jonathan Tattersall: Partnership of 139 with Ryan Gibson

Tattersall 102 as Academy storm through Round 1

Jonathan Tattersall, above, opened with a century and Josh Shaw (gallery picture) cleaned up with 4-15 as Yorkshire Academy stormed through the first round of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup by 140 runs against Doncaster at Town Fields.

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Vikings in must win v Unicorns

First-team coach Jason Gillespie has called for an immediate improvement in Yorkshire’s performances in 40-over cricket as they prepare to face the Unicorns at Chesterfield tomorrow.

Alex Lees: Disappointed Yorkshire Academy captain had to settle for three points

Rained-off Academy have to settle for three

There was disappointment for Yorkshire Academy captain Alex Lees, above, yesterday when no play was possible in their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League match at York.

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YORKSHIRE WIN BY AN INNINGS AND 139 RUNS

Warwickshire 128 all out (1st Innings) Yorkshire 407 all out (1st Innings) Warwickshire 140 all out (2nd Innings) Yorkshire win by an innings and 139 runs.

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Dizzy: we are a strong unit

Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie was proud of his side as he witnessed one of the great Yorkshire victories in modern times as the Vikings emphatically defeated LV= County Champions Warwickshire inside three days at Edgbaston.

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SPRING BANK COACHING WITH PRO COACH

T20 Camps & Master Classes are back this Spring Bank with Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, the official cricket coaching provider for Yorkshire CCC.

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Gale delighted with his troops

Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale is delighted with the progress his Yorkshire side are making as they continue to press home the advantage in the LV= County Championship match at Edgbaston against Champions Warwickshire.

Andrew Gale: Showed the young ones how it is done before going off to first-team victory

How skipper Gale tuned up for Championship triumph

Skipper Andrew Gale, above, warmed up for yesterday’s LV County Championship triumph over Warwickshire with an opening knock of 60 for the Seconds in their 40-over “Friendly” against Lancashire on Monday.

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Close: Warwickshire v Yorkshire Day 1

Warwickshire 128 all out (1st Innings) Yorkshire 11-0 (5 overs) Plunkett 13.36-32-5, Patterson 17-4-46-3, Sidebottom 15-5-23-2

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Close: Warwickshire v Yorkshire (Day 2)

Warwickshire: 128 (1st Innings) Yorkshire: 318/7 (69 overs) (1st Innings)

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Warwickshire v Yorkshire: Preview

Yorkshire face the toughest test on this summer’s county calendar this week when they travel around Spaghetti Junction to face reigning champions Warwickshire at Edgbaston, starting tomorrow.

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Informer: Warwickshire v Yorkshire

In this edition of ‘Yorkshire Informer’ we look ahead to the LV= County Championship match when Yorkshire travel to Edgbaston to face last season’s champions Warwickshire, with Yorkshire’s Director of Cricket Martyn Moxon.

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Yorkshire trio called up by England

Jonny Bairstow, Tim Bresnan and Joe Root have been named in England’s 12-man squad to face New Zealand in the Investec 1st Test Match at Lord’s commencing on Thursday.

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Yorkshire CCC v MCC cancelled

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have announced that the fixture between the two sides, planned for Wednesday 26th June, will no longer take place.

Alex Lees: undefeated, but nine short of his fourth century of the season

ACADEMY MATCH AGAINST HYDERABAD U19's CANCELLED

The Academy's match against Hyderbad Under 19's on Tuesday 14th May 2013 is cancelled.

Josh Shaw: Fiery start with the ball, and then match-winning 78

All-round success for Josh - but three run-outs?

Josh Shaw, above, had quick success as opening bowler - and then came in undefeated on 78 as Yorkshire Academy salvaged one point from their 75-run defeat by Driffield at Weetwood yesterday in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

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Close: Yorkshire v Somerset (Day 3)

Somserset 190/5 (1st Innings) Yorkshire 505d (1st Innings) Somerset trail by 315 runs with 5 wickets remaining. Jos Buttler 1 James Hildreth 31

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Vikings name squad for Somerset YB40

Yorkshire Vikings are back in Yorkshire Bank 40 action on Saturday, when they take on Somerset at Headingley (1.45pm start).

Gurman Randhawa: Hit 45 for Yorkshire and took five wickets in the match

Monumental batting holds off the Seconds

Gurman Randhawa, above, struck 45 and took five wickets in the match, but only the Canterbury pitch won Yorkshire Second Eleven’s four-day “Friendly” against Kent and Surrey.

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Update: Yorkshire v Somerset

Yorkshire 371/7 after 106.5 overs (1st Innings) A Lyth c †Buttler b Trego 0 JJ Sayers c †Buttler b Trego 1 PA Jaques c Trescothick b Kirby 49 AW Gale: c †Buttler b Thomas 17 GS Ballance lbw b Kirby 107 AU Rashid not out 138, AJ Hodd† c †Buttler b Kirby 27 TT Bresnan lbw b Trego 0

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Rashid shines in run feast

Yorkshire all-rounder Adil Rashid is in the form of his life. After returning to first team action at the start of the season, the Bradford-born leg spinner and attacking batsman is showing why he has the potential to have a huge influence on Yorkshire’s season in the LV=County Championship.

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Second XI Fixture Change

Yorkshire's Second XI fixtures against Derbyshire beginning at the end of May have had to be moved due to health and safety reasons.

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Close: Yorkshire v Somerset (Day 2)

Yorkshire 505/9 declared Somerset: 92/1 (43 overs)

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Close: Yorkshire v Somerset (Day 4)

Yorkshire 505d (1st Innings) Somerset 252 (1st Innings) Somerset 61/6 (2nd Innings) Match Drawn.

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Informer: Yorkshire v Somerset LV=CC Div 1

In this edition of ‘Yorkshire Informer’ we look ahead to the LV= County Championship match when Yorkshire host Somerset at Headingley, commencing on Tuesday May 7, with Yorkshire first team coach Jason Gillespie.

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Yorkshire v Somerset

Yorkshire 1st Innings: A Lyth c †Buttler b Trego, JJ Sayers c †Buttler b Trego 1, PA Jaques c Trescothick b Kirby 49, AW Gale* c †Buttler b Thomas 17, GS Ballance not out 5, AU Rashid not out 4. Extras (lb 1, nb 7) 8. Total (4 wickets; 29.3 overs) 84.

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Match preview: Glamorgan v Yorkshire Vikings

Glamorgan v Yorkshire Vikings - Sunday May 5 2013 - Yorkshire Bank 40 at Colwyn Bay - 1.00pm start

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Glamorgan won by 29 runs

Glamorgan 285-7 (40 overs) beat Yorkshire Vikings 257 all out (38.2 overs)

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Bairstow, Bresnan & Root in Champions Trophy squad

Yorkshire's international trio of Jonny Bairstow, Tim Bresnan and Joe Root have been selected in England's 15-man ICC Champions Trophy squad.

Alex Lees: 163 not out with 23 fours and three sixes

Alex Lees 163 not out as the Academy run amok

Unstoppable Yorkshire Academy captain and opener Alex Lees, above, cracked an undefeated 163 as the Colts crushed Rotherham Town by nine wickets at Clifton Lane today (Saturday) in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire Premier League .

Dan Hodgson: Pulsating 87 led Yorkshire to victory with four balls to spare

Hodgson 87 as Seconds make it a Yorkshire double

Dan Hodgson, above, hit 87 and the Seconds made it a magnificent double for Yorkshire when they won their three-day Roses “Friendly” match at Northop Hall by five wickets.

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CLOSE: Yorkshire win by an innings and 39 runs

Derbyshire First Innings: 475 Second Innings: 163 all out Yorkshire First Innings: 667d Yorkshire win by an innings and 39 runs.

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Gillespie: "A pretty special performance"

Jason Gillespie, Yorkshire’s head coach, hailed a “special performance” after watching his side concede 475 in the first innings but fight back to win by an innings on the final day.

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Prospects of play: Yorkshire v Derbyshire (Day 4)

What a day at Headingley! We saw records galore broken as Joe Root smashed 236 - his highest ever socre and Jonny Bairstow score 186. Yorkshire ended up on 597-5 with a lead of 122 runs and will look to press home their advantage.

Yorkshire Chairman Colin Graves welcomes new Chief Exeutive Mark Arthur

Mark Arthur appointed new Chief Executive

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Arthur as the Club’s new Chief Executive.

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Close: Yorkshire v Derbyshire (Day 3)

Yorkshire, 1st Innings 597/5 (140 Overs) Root 236, Bairstow 186, Lyth 69, Ballance 50* Wes Durston 25-3-127-1 David Wainwright 48-6-169-1 Lead Derbyshire by 122 runs with 5 wickets remaining. Derbyshire 475 all out Hughes 270*

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Root at his imperious best

Joe Root firmly established himself in Yorkshire’s history today with a record-breaking performance to help secure a potentially decisive lead on the third day of their championship match against Derbyshire.

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Yorkshire complete back-to-back triumph

Yorkshire won by an innings and 39 runs. Derbyshire, 2nd Innings: 163 (54.4 overs) WL Madsen 52 WJ Durston 50 TT Bresnan 11-3-30-1, JA Brooks 14.4-5-40-5 LE Plunkett 7-2-20-2 AU Rashid 20-6-61-2 JE Root 2-2-0-0

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Andrew Gale helps great cause

Andrew Gale has thrown his support and a Yorkshire CLt20 matchworn squad signed shirt behind Huddersfield runner Alan Boothroyd’s mammoth marathon challenge. The 52-year-old will completed his 40 marathons in 20-days charity run from Lands End to John O’Groats in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance last month.

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Siddy's County Catch Up

It's time to take a tour around the White Rose county with Yorkshire's Ryan Sidebottom giving you all the insight into the club, including interviews with Jason Gillespie and Liam Plunkett.

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CLOSE: Yorkshire v Derbyshire (Day 2)

Yorkshire: 164/1 (45 Overs) Jaques 15* Root 75* David Wainwright 11-1-27-0 Wes Durston 4-1-20-0

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CLOSE: Yorkshire v Derbyshire (Day 1)

Derbyshire: 302/4 (93 overs) Hughes 171* Redfern 14* TT Bresnan 19-2-58-1 AU Rashid 21-2-92-1

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Gale wants consistency

Yorkshire found it tough going on day one at Headingley against Derbyshire. After winning his first toss of the season, captain Andrew Gale invited Derbyshire to bat first. At close of play, the Falcons had advanced to 302-4 thanks to an unbeaten 171 by West Indian batsman Chesney Hughes.

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Informer: Yorkshire v Derbyshire

In this edition of ‘Yorkshire Informer’ we look ahead to the LV= County Championship match when Yorkshire entertain Derbyshire at Headingley, commencing on Monday April 29.

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Somerset v Yorkshire switched back to Taunton

Due to significant concerns about the pitch, Somerset County Cricket Club has regretfully taken the decision to return the planned Bath fixture against Yorkshire Vikings, scheduled for 15th August, back to the County Ground in Taunton. This decision has been taken because we do not believe that the pitch will be suitable for hosting the fixture

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England name Root as Lions skipper against NZ

The England selectors today announced that Yorkshire batsman Joe Root will captain the England Lions team to face New Zealand in a four-day game starting on 9th May at Grace Road, Leicester.

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YORKSHIRE WIN BY 4 WKTS

Yorkshire 339-6 & 177.Durham 237 & 275-4d Root 182 Rashid 50

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Root rewrites history

Yorkshire and England batsman Joe Root put his name in the Yorkshire records books with a thrilling 182 to help the White Rose to a famous victory against Durham at The Emirates ICG.

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Root rewrites history

Yorkshire and England batsman Joe Root put his name in the Yorkshire records books with a thrilling 182 to help the White Rose to a famous victory against Durham at The Emirates ICG.

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Gale: We need to build momentum

Andrew Gale has warned his winning Yorkshire side not to rest on their laurels as they prepare to welcome Derbyshire to Headingley for their latest LV= County Championship assignment, starting tomorrow.

Alex Lees: undefeated, but nine short of his fourth century of the season

Hurricane openers romp home for the Academy

Left-hand Yorkshire opener Alex Lees, above, finished nine short of what would have been his fourth century of the season yesterday – not because he was out, but because the Academy ran out of runs to get.

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Prospects of play: Durham v Yorkshire (Day 4)

Yorkshire require 319 runs to win the match on the final day of play at The Emirates Durham. Yorkshire ended day three on 17-0 after Durham declared their second innings on 275-4, leaving the White Rose a target of 336 to win. The match resumes at 11.00am

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CLOSE: Durham v Yorkshire (Day 3)

Yorkshire 17-0 (7 overs) Lyth 9* Root 6* & 177 all out require 319 runs to win. Durham 237 all out & 275-4 d

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Plunkett: believe in us

Liam Plunkett believes Yorkshire have every chance of pulling off a memorable victory on the final day of the LV= County Championship match at The Emirates ICG Durham.

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Blossoming Lees cruises to third century of 2013

Opener Alex Lees, above, played his most commanding innings as he cruised to 121 not out and Yorkshire secured a comfortable draw in their three-day Second Eleven Roses “Friendly” at Scarborough.

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Close: Durham v Yorkshire (Day 2)

Yorkshire 177 all out (55.3 overs) trail Durham by 60 runs Durham 237 all out

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Gillespie: We have to apply ourselves

Yorkshire first team coach Jason Gillespie was left frustrated as he watched his Yorkshire side struggle to come to terms with the bat on day two at The Emirates Durham ICG. Resuming their innings on 57-3 after day one, the White Rose had to wait until 4.10pm to get the second day underway due to heavy rain in the Chester-le-Street area.

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CLOSE: Durham v Yorkshire (Day 1)

Durham won the toss and elected to bat - Yorkshire 57-3 (19.5 overs) Root 30* Gale 25 trail Durham by 180 runs Durham 237 all out (73.4 overs) Mustard 70* Smith 42* Bresnan 20-6-41-4, Sidebottom 16-6-27-1, Patterson 21-7-44-1, Plunkett 10-1-67-1, Rashid 6.4-0-39-1

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Bresnan shows his class

What a return for Tim Bresnan as he showed why he is regarded as one England’s top bowlers with the perfect start taking a wicket with his first ball as he dismissed Durham opening batsman Keaton Jennings for a Golden Duck at the ICG Durham in the LV= County Championship.

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Match Preview: Durham v Yorkshire

Jason Gillespie has hailed the return of Yorkshire’s England trio ahead of tomorrow’s LV= County Championship Division One clash with Durham at the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground.

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INFORMER: Durham v Yorkshire - LV= CC

In this edition of ‘Yorkshire Informer’ we look ahead to the LV= County Championship match when Yorkshire travel to face Durham at Emirates Durham ICG, commencing on Wednesday April 24.

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CLOSE: Yorkshire V Lancashire (Day 3)

Yorkshire reached 164-7 before both sides agreed to end the contest. Lancashire finished on 163-3.

Karl Carver: Left-arm spinner's 5-29 brought Yorkshire victory

Academy top Yorkshire League despite Wainwright

Yorkshire are top of the League! At least the Academy are top of the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League after winning their first match of the season by 27 runs at Castleford yesterday. Left-arm spinner Karl Carver, above, took 5-29.

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Yorkshire v Lancashire: Prospects of play (Day 3)

Yorkshire showed tremendous resolve with the bat on the second day of play versus Lancashire at Headingley. Jonny Bairstow led the way with 131 and Adil Rashid strengthened his chances of a call-up to the side for next week's LV= County Championship match at Durham with an unbeaten 103. Yorkshire finished the day on 381-8 a lead of a 112.

Alex Lees: A promising 62 for Yorkshire on the last day

2ND XI: Lees 62 as Yorkshire come home satisfied

Alex Lees, above, and Andy Hodd ran up pleasing half-centuries as Yorkshire Seconds gave cause for optimism in both batting and bowling in their three-day drawn “friendly” match against Durham at Hartlepool.

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Root looking ahead to a successful 2013

Joe Root admitted Yorkshire could take a lot of positives out of the day, even if he was disappointed to only score 11 on his return to match action after his winter with England.

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Yorkshire v Lancashire Full Scorecard

Yorkshire v Lancashire Friendly - 16th,17th,18th April 2013.

Gary Ballance in full flow on his way to his 112 v Leeds MCCU

CLOSE: Yorkshire V Lancashire (Day 2)

Yorkshire: 381-8 (87 overs) Bairstow 131* ret, Rashid 103* ret Lancashire 269-7 d (87 overs)

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Scorecard: Day 2 Yorkshire v Lancashire

Yorkshire (1st Innings) 381 for 8

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Bresnan looks the part on his return

Tim Bresnan was delighted to be back at Headingley and played in his part in an excellent day's cricket between Yorkshire and Lancashire.

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Scorecard: Yorkshire v Lancashire (Day 1)

Lancashire (1st innings) 269-7 (87 overs)

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Close: Yorkshire v Lancashire (Day 1)

Lancashire: 269-7 (87 overs) White 62* Hogg 69* Bresnan 10-4-16-1

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Bresnan and Root to play against Lancashire

Yorkshire welcome back England duo Tim Bresnan and Joe Root for this week’s three-day friendly against Lancashire starting at Headingley on Tuesday April 16 (12pm start).

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Yorkshire v Sussex (Day 4)

First Innings: Yorkshire 96 all out Sussex 356 Second Innings: Yorkshire 248 Sussex win by an innings and 12 runs.

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ACADEMY: Match called off

Yorkshire's Academy match against Durham today (13th April 2013) has been called off.

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CLOSE: Yorkshire v Sussex (Day 2)

Yorkshire: 96 all out Sussex:356 (80.5 overs) 2nd Innings Yorkshire 27-1 (7 overs) Yorkshire trail by 233 runs with 9 wickets remaining

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Lancs Friendly - Timings

On April 16th/17th/18th Yorkshire will face Lancashire in a friendly at Headingley Cricket Ground. Entry to the ground will be free, via Gates B on St Michaels Lane and Gate G on Kirkstall Lane.

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Yorkshire start with fine victory

Yorkshire won by 294 runs 2nd Innings Leeds MCCU 121 all out SA Patterson 6 4 5 2 0.83 LE Plunkett 11.5 4 33 6 2.78 Azeem Rafiq 18 7 50 1 2.77 JA Brooks 7 1 23 0 3.28 RJ Sidebottom 5 2 8 1 1.60 Yorkshire 289-2 dec Lees 121 Lyth 111 First Innings Leeds MCCU 118 Yorkshire 244

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Gale delighted with first-class performance

Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale was delighted with his sides performance as they convincingly defeated Leeds MCCU on day three of the opening game of the 2013 season at Headingley.

Jack Brooks celebrates taking his first week in Yorkshire colours

Yorkshire Informer: Yorkshire v Sussex

In the first edition of ‘Yorkshire Informer’ we look ahead to the opening LV= County Championship match of the season against Sussex at Headingley, commencing on Wednesday April 10.

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Close: Yorkshire v Sussex (Day 1)

Yorkshire 96 all out (46.2 overs) Bairstow 29 Rafiq 23 Jordan 6-48 Sussex 104-3 (28 overs) Nash 80 Sidebottom 12-4-30-3

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Gale: We were soft

‘We were soft'. Those were the honest thoughts of captain Andrew Gale after Yorkshire were bowled out for their lowest ever score against Sussex at Headingley, 96, on day one of the opening LV= County Championship of the season.

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Lees aiming for permanent openers spot

Yorkshire batsman Alex Lees has given himself every chance of making his LV= County Championship debut next week with an assured innings against Leeds/Bradford MCCU on day two of the three-day match at Headingley.

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Yorkshire v Sussex: PREVIEW

Yorkshire players and supporters will be hoping that a winter's planning and hard work followed by a detailed pre-season programme will begin to come to fruition this week when Andrew Gale's side return to the First Division of the LV= County Championship with a home match against Sussex.

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Club Apology

The process of issuing and despatching membership cards this year has not gone as efficiently as it should and I wish to apologise to you for this.

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Club Statement: Adil Rashid

Following today’s reports in the media in respect of Adil Rashid’s alleged comments about Yorkshire County Cricket Club, the Club has issued the following statement.

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Ticket Info: Yorkshire v Sussex

It’s the start of the LV= County Championship season today and first up for Yorkshire is Sussex here at Headingley Cricket Ground.

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Ballance shows his class

Gary Ballance got off to a perfect start on his first outing for Yorkshire in 2013.

Gary Ballance, Adam Lyth, Azeem Rafiq - it's cold but dry at Headingley.

All the action from Headingley

Take a look at our photo gallery from Day One against Leeds MCCU.

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Close: Yorkshire v Leeds MCCU (Day 2)

Second Innings Yorkshire 192-0 Lees 86* Lyth 93* First Innings Yorkshire 244 all out Ballance 112 Leeds MCCU 118 all out (54.2 overs) Sidebottom 11-5-9-3 Patterson 16-7-39-3 Brooks 13.2-5-26-3

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Close: Yorkshire v Leeds MCCU (Day 1)

Yorkshire 244 all out Ballance 112 Sidebottom 41 Lee 7-45 Leeds MCCU 40-3 (17 overs) Brooks 2-15

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Preview: Yorkshire v Leeds MCCU

Like the rest of his team-mates, Steve Patterson is ready and raring to go ahead of the new season which starts tomorrow against the students of the Leeds/Bradford MCC Universities side - a clash Yorkshire are treating as if it were a 17th LV= County Championship match.

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The Class of 2013

It was our annual photocall this week and we thought we’d share with you what we believe to be some of the best shots from the day. Enjoy! Yorkshire and proud.

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Ballance named in 30-man ICC Trophy Squad

Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance has been named in England’s 30-man provisional squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

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Bluey's back for Headingley opener

Prolific England batsman Jonny Bairstow returned to Headingley this week with one objective in mind – ‘concentrate on Yorkshire and England will take care of itself.’

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Yorkshire wait on Miller

Yorkshire Vikings are still hopeful that South Africa batsman David Miller will rejoin them as a specialist Twenty20 overseas player for 2013.

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Gillespie: Believe in Yorkshire

Yorkshire County Cricket Club first team coach Jason Gillespie believes the recent tour of Barbados and the influx of new players into the Headingley set up, will benefit the Vikings going into 2013.

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Vikings invasion at Headingley

The Vikings welcomed the Vikings today at Headingley as the NFL came to town to show their love for leather on willow.

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Yorkshire v Notts - match drawn

Yorkshire 223 for 11 (90 overs) match drawn Gale 78 Brooks 47 White 21-6-64-5 Notts 303 for 13 (90 overs) Lumb 82 Wessels 75 White 42 Plunkett 11-6-21-3 Patterson 11-2-16-2

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Yorkshire v Nottinghamshire - Day 1 Close

Yorkshire 223-11 declared (90 overs) Gale 78 Brooks 47* Hodd 28

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Six changes for Notts test

Yorkshire will make six changes from the team that drew with Northamptonshire, when they take on Nottinghamshire in their final Barbados tour match starting on Friday at Windward CC.

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England trio set to return

Yorkshire will have the services of their England contingent ahead of the start of the 2013 County Cricket season, after the ECB confirmed the availability of international trio Jonny Bairstow, Tim Bresnan and Joe Root.

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Yorkshire v Northamptonshire Day 2 (match drawn)

Yorkshire first innings 266-4 dec (93 overs) Lees 100 retired not out Gale 65 retired not ou Crook 15-5-38-1 Daggett 17-3-48-1 Northamptonshire 236 for 11 (78.3 overs) Duckett 56 Daggett 40 Rashid 25-5-82-4 Brooks 12-6-13-2 Patterson 13.3-4-24-2

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Yorkshire v Northants – Day 1 close

Yorkshire 266 for 4 declared (93 overs) Lees 100 not out (retired) Gale 65 not out (retired) Bowling De Lange 14-3-37-1 Crook 15-5-38-1

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Northants next up for Yorkshire

After their exploits in the Barbados T20 Cup, Yorkshire turn their attentions to two-day cricket when they take on Northamptonshire at Windward CC starting on Tuesday March 19.(10.00am. local).

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Vikings lose semi final to Notts

Yorkshire Vikings missed out on reaching the Barbados T20 Cup final going down to Nottinghamshire Outlaws by five wickets in a close encounter at Kensington Oval on Sunday.

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Vikings ready for Royal revenge

Yorkshire Vikings start their Barbados T20 campaign against Hampshire Royals aiming to repeat their exploits from last year, where they walked away with the trophy after defeating Warwickshire Bears in the final at the Kensington Oval.

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Vikings storm to victory

Yorkshire Vikings stormed into finals day in Barbados with an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Hampshire Royals on Saturday at the 3Ws Oval.

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Pyrah: We can get better

Richard Pyrah, the man who hit the winning runs with a straight six in Yorkshire Vikings victory over Hampshire Royals in Barbados, believes the team can continue to improve in all forms of the game

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High hopes for Sayers

Watch Joe Sayers as he reveals his hopes and aspirations for 2013

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Rafiq withdraws from T20 opener

All-rounder Azeem Rafiq has been forced to withdraw from Yorkshire Vikings squad with a bruised finger ahead of their opening game against Hampshire Royals on Saturday at the 3Ws Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

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Barbados score update day 2 (match drawn)

We will bring you score updates live from Barbados, where Team Rafiq take on Team Lyth at The Desmond Haynes Oval.

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Hodd wants the gloves for keeps

Could this be the year that Andrew Hodd becomes Yorkshire’s first choice wicketkeeper?

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Amended starting time for Colwyn Bay

Yorkshire Vikings's Yorkshire Bank 40 over match against Glamorgan has an amended starting time.

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Yorkshire ready for a big summer

Are you ready to join us on the Yorkshire Vikings journey as we aim to take domestic one-day cricket by storm in 2013?

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Vikings announce squad for Barbados

Yorkshire Vikings have named a 22-man squad for their pre-season tour of Barbados, with the team flying out to the Caribbean on Monday.

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Viking Siddy ready to roar

Yorkshire Vikings seamer Ryan Sidebottom believes Yorkshire’s new one-day name will elevate the Club to a new audience.

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We Are The Vikings!

Yorkshire County Cricket Club can confirm that they will be known as Yorkshire Vikings in one-day cricket from the start of the 2013 season.

Members' Chairman: Stephen Mann, who has organised the forums and surgeries for 2013

Have your say at the members' forums and surgeries

Dates have now been agreed for the Yorkshire membership forums and one-to-one surgeries for the coming season.

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Yorkshire to host MCC at Headingley

Yorkshire County Cricket Club can confirm that they will play against MCC as part of the Club’s 150th anniversary celebrations later this year.

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Plunkett returns to Yorkshire

As Liam boards his flight to head back to England, he will look back on his time with the DLCA as great preparation ahead of the summer. In the space of five weeks, Liam has bowled lots of overs in both club cricket and outdoor training, played in a three-day game in Melbourne and helped his club side Adelaide University reach a Grand Final in one-day cricket.

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Yorkshire Vikings One Day Kit Released!

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has today announced a new One Day name for the 2013 season, transitioning from Yorkshire Carnegie to Yorkshire Vikings.

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Ballance: I’m ready for a big summer

This winter has definitely been the most productive of my career so far.

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"2012 was a massive year for us"

In 2012, Moin Ashraf took 17 wickets in eight Championship matches, including 4 for 36 in the first innings to help Yorkshire clinch their return to Division One.

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Yorkshire players’ meet Sangakkara & Jayawardene

The Yorkshire contingent, currently in training at the P Sara Oval in Colombo, Sri Lanka, are currently hitting their straps in the sweltery conditions of the sub-continent.

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Ballance suffers injury in Sydney

Yorkshire and England Lions batsman Gary Ballance has suffered a facial injury in the Lions latest match against Australia A at the SCG, earlier today.

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Gary Ballance tour diary part four

The England Lions tour has moved onto Hobart for the last week, which is a lot different from big cities like Melbourne, which is where we’ve been based previously.

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Plunkett helps team to Grand Final

In our latest edition of Liam Plunkett’s exploits Down Under, Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy coach Shaun Seigert reveals how Yorkshire’s new signing helps Adelaide Uni reach a Grand Final.

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Anthony McGrath announces retirement

Yorkshire County Cricket Club batsman Anthony McGrath has today announced his retirement from all cricket with immediate effect, bringing to an end a superb 17-year career.

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Unicorns Venue Announced

Yorkshire will face the Unicorns at Derbyshire's outground Chesterfield for the Yorkshire Bank 40 over match taking place on Sunday 19th May 2013.

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Headingley crowd is "what you want to play for"

Joe Root has told the ECB in an exclusive interview just what being able to play for England at his home ground this Summer would mean to him.

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Wardlaw earns Scotland call-up

Yorkshire seamer Iain Wardlaw has today been announced in the Scotland squad ahead of their tour to the UAE, commencing later this month, where they will take on Afghanistan in all three formats of the game.

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Root earns England Increment Contract

The ECB today announced that Yorkshire batsman Joe Root has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13.

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Ballance Down Under Diary - part 3

We may have lost our three warm-up matches against Victoria, but I am very confident that the Lions boys are ready for the one-day series against Australia A, which started in Hobart this morning (Saturday)

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Yorkshire trio impress for England under 19s

Yorkshire’s three under 19 representatives, Jonathan Tattersall, Josh Shaw and Ryan Gibson all impressed in the third one-day international, but despite their heroics they could not stop South Africa moving into an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series with England, with two matches remaining.

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Hannon-Dalby to leave Yorkshire

Yorkshire can confirm that Oliver Hannon-Dalby will be leaving the Club and joining Warwickshire as from March 1 2013.

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Bresnan has successful operation

The ECB medical team can confirm that Yorkshire and England bowler Tim Bresnan has undergone an uncomplicated operation on his right elbow to remove extra bone and scar tissue.

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Dizzy talks team, training and tactics

Yorkshire first team coach Jason Gillespie took time out of pre-season to give us an update on how the boys are training.

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Plunkett shines at the MCG

In his weekly round-up, Shaun Seigert, Head Coach, Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy, give us his thoughts on how Liam Plunkett is performing during his spell in Adelaide as he continues his preparations ahead of English season starting in April.

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In the runs - GB's tour diary part 2

Although it was obviously a big disappointment to lose our first game, it was great for me to be able to start the tour the way I did with 86 against Victoria at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Thursday.

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Bresnan raring to get fit for summer

Yorkshireccc.com caught up with international all-rounder Tim Bresnan, who was back training with the Yorkshire squad this week as he continues his rehabilitation from the elbow injury sustained during England’s tour of India.

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Yorkshire to send playing delegation to Sri Lanka

Yorkshire County Cricket Club are to embark on an eight-day training camp to Sri Lanka later this month as the Club continues its preparations ahead of the new season.

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Plunkett going strong Down Under

In our weekly round-up from Australia, Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy Head Coach, Shaun Seigert gives his update on Liam Plunkett’s progress Down Under.

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Gary Ballance tour diary part one

It has been a very busy winter with both Yorkshire and the England Performance Programme, but it is something I have really enjoyed.

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Hannon-Dalby on trial at Warwickshire

Yorkshire can confirm that seam bowler Oliver Hannon-Dalby is on trial at Warwickshire.

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Ballance heads to Australia

Gary Ballance heads to Australia this week – a country which could play a significant role in his career over the next two years.

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Yorkshire’s head band warrior relishing new start

With just over three months pre-season training under his belt and becoming part of Yorkshire’s assault on the County Championship in 2013, fast bowler Jack Brooks is looking forward to a big year with his new employers.

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Yorkshire's Youngsters Excel In Youth Test Debut

England Under 19s have claimed a 147 run victory of South Africa in the 1st Youth Test in South Africa at Newlands, Cape Town.

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Root and Bairstow selected for New Zealand

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have been announced as part of England’s Test and ODI squads for the upcoming New Zealand series in March, with Jonny also joining the t20 team for the tour.

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Scheduled hours of play

With the snow trying to melt on the Headingley outfield, we now have confirmation of the standard scheduled hours of play for domestic cricket in 2013. Roll on the summer.

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Wardlaw aiming for Scotland call-up

Yorkshire seamer Iain Wardlaw has been invited to train with the Scotland National set up and is in contention for a call-up to the Saltires squad ahead of the ICC World Cricket League Championship fixtures against Afghanistan in March.

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Miller returns to South Africa ODI squad

Yorkshire’s T20 specialist from 2012 David Miller has been named in the South African one-day squad for the second and third games of their series against New Zealand following the suspension of captain AB de Villiers.

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Gale: We can win the Championship this year

After one of the busiest season in living memory, which saw the Yorkshire players finish their campaign in the sunshine of Durban in late October, the first team squad are back into the swing of pre-season training at Headingley. Skipper Andrew Gale feels his teammates can replicate last season’s heroics.

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Download Yorkshire fixtures and never miss a game

You can now download the fixtures calendar for the whole season. This includes all LVCC, CB40, FLt20 an international matches at Headingley.

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Plunkett’s ready to rumble for the White Rose

After missing most of last season through injury, Yorkshire’s Liam Plunkett feels he can recapture the form that made him one of the game’s most prolific strike bowlers as he embarks on bringing the good times to Headingley in 2013.

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We’re going to Barbados and you can come too

Yorkshire will defend their Barbados Twenty20 Cup in March after confirming they will travel to the island for this year’s pre-season tournament.

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Headingley given green light to stage concerts

Yorkshire County Cricket Club are a step closer to staging music concerts at Headingley Cricket Ground, after planning consent was granted for the Club to stage up to three concerts during each of the next two calendar years.

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Tykes can capture silverware in 2013

Martyn Moxon is confident that the class of 2013 can challenge for honours in all forms of the game.

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Boycott: we are nothing without history

Yorkshire president Geoffrey Boycott called in at Headingley ahead of the start of the club’s 150th anniversary celebrations and we took some time out to interview him on a big year ahead for the county as we look to achieve great things back in the top flight of English cricket.

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Plunkett heading to Adelaide

New signing Liam Plunkett will head to Adelaide next week to embark on a two-month training camp at the highly acclaimed Darren Lehmann Cricket Academy.

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150 Not Out For Yorkshire

Yorkshire County Cricket Club, one of the most successful cricket clubs in the world, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2013.

Honours await: Players' founder chairman Bryan Stott, left, and secretary Geoff Cope flank former president Jimmy Binks. Bryan and Geoff are to be made Honorary Life Members of the association

Yorkshire players will honour Stott and Cope

A busy year of social activities for Yorkshire County Cricket Club Players’ Association begins with the customary winter reunion lunch at Fulford Golf Club, Heslington Lane, York, on Sunday, January 27.

Jonathan Bairstow: Misses series for reasons of family illness

England expects - so six Yorkshire players line up

Several Yorkshire players are all geared up to represent their country at various levels on England tours over the next few months.

Joe Root: Yorkshire's Test debutant who stood firm to avert collapse

Congratulations to Joe Root on gallant Test debut

Yorkshire’s 21-year-old opening batsman, Joe Root, above, came to England’s rescue after making a surprise Test debut against India in Nagpur today.

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CRICKET: 2013 First XI fixtures released

Yorkshire kick start their 150th Anniversary season and their return to Division One of the LV=County Championship with the visit of Sussex to Headingley Carnegie on 10 April. The ECB have released the 2013 season fixtures and an exciting season beckons.

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SECOND XI: Statistics update now available

Second XI 2012 statistics are now available on our website.

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THANK YOU: For your unrivalled support in 2012

It's been a great season to be a Yorkshire supporter. Andrew Gale has led the team back into the top tier of the LV= County Championship, we've experienced Finals Day for the first time in the ten year history of t20 cricket in England and we've enjoyed a South African swansong in the CLt20. Throughout your support has been magnificent.

Gary Ballance

CLt20: Yorkshire head home but did country proud

Yorkshire ended their CLt20 campaign with a narrow 4 wicket defeat to the mighty Chennai Super Kings and once again showed the cricket world what a talented young squad has been assembled by the White Rose county.

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CLt20: Dream over but Yorkshire heads held high

It was do-or-die for Andrew Gale’s men in a Wanderers cauldron as they took on the local boys, the Highveld Lions to keep their Karbonn Smart CLt20 campaign alive. The fact that they fell to a five wicket defeat with 4 balls remaining in a thrilling contest should not mask the quality of the Tykes display.

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CLt20: Rain forces Mumbai Indians no result

It was a game that both sides needed to win, but as the rain swept down onto Newlands from Table Mountain the much anticipated battle against the Mumbai Indians turned into a damp squib, but was a no result that Andrew Gale’s team can take a lot from.

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CLt20: Tykes downed by old boys at Newlands

Yorkshire lost their opening CLt20 Group B match by 8 wickets with 67 balls as two former Tykes came back to haunt them at Newlands. Michael Lumb ended 43 not out from 24 balls including 8 fours and Mitchell Starc bagged 3-21 as Yorkshire were reminded how big a stage this is.

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CLt20: The magic is just starting to sink in

After the high octane drama of the last 48 hours it's time to reflect on the magnificent acheievement of this Yorkshire side in qualifying for the Karbonn Smart CLt20 proper.

Gary Ballance and Adil Rashid celebrate a stunning victory

CLt20: Gary Ballance you Champions League beauty!

Yorkshire have triumped at Centurion with a 6 wicket win over a very impressive Trinidad & Tobago side. The charge was led by Gary Ballance whose 64 not out from 37 balls included 2 fours and 6 sixes as he and Adil Rashid ensured the Tykes progress into the main Champions League draw.

Down but not out, David Miller is forced to retire hurt but would return

CLt20: Messi Miller fires Tykes to opening win

David Miller returned to bludgeon the Yorkshire side to an opening Champions League victory after earlier being forced from the field when struck by an Umar Gul bouncer. He finshed unbeaten on 39 and Adil Rashid hit a career best 36 not out as the White Rose county began life in the big time with a 5 wicket win.

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CLt20: Yorkshire warmup up with Stallions win

Yorkshire started the on-field action with a 23 run win over Sialkot Stallions after making 146-7 thanks to 62 from Andrew Gale and quickfire cameos from Adam Lyth (28 from 13) and Adil Rashid (22 from 16). Rashid then bagged 3-20 as a typically feisty display in the field quashed the Stallions chances.

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CLt20: Blue skies and sun - this can't be cricket!

Well actually during the first training session it was largely football and some aerobic work, but let's not quibble. The Yorkshire side landed in Johannesburg early on Wednesday morning and after a day of rest and acclimatisation were straight into training on Thursday and Friday.

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KID'S COACHING: Expert coaching this winter

Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, the official coaching partner of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, are running various coaching camps including the Elite Academy where young players train like the Yorkshire 1st team players for the winter

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CLt20: Welcome to Yorkshire sponsor CLt20 campaign

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce Welcome to Yorkshire as the official sponsor of their Karbonn Smart Champions League t20 campaign in South Africa.

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NEWS: Tykes strengthen further with Plunkett deal

Yorkshire County Cricket Club are happy to confirm the signing of Liam Plunkett from Durham. The 27-year-old England all-rounder joins Jack Brooks (announced last Thursday) in signing a three-year contract with the club until the end of the 2015 season.

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ONE-DAY NAME: Time to vote on shortlist

The deal that saw the Yorkshire one-day side known as Yorkshire Carnegie is coming to an end and we are hoping that you can come up with something to replace it.

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KARBONN SMART CLt20 PREVIEW: Yorkshire flying high

The excitement generated by Yorkshire’s charge to become runners-up in the Friends Life t20 competition this summer is set to be rekindled as Andrew Gale’s side fly out to South Africa to make their debut in the Karbonn Smart CLt20.

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NEWS: Jack Brooks signs for White Rose county

Yorkshire County Cricket Club are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Brooks from Northamptonshire on a three-year contract.

Joe Root after picking up the PCA Young Player of the Year Award

AWARDS: Root takes NatWest PCA Young Player title

The PCA, in association with NatWest and the ECB, yesterday hosted the NatWest PCA Awards at Battersea Evolution. In front of players, former players, officials and guests, Nick Compton was crowned NatWest PCA Player of the Year for 2012, while Joe Root was named as NatWest PCA Young Player of the Year.

Joe Root on his way to a stunning unbeaten 222 against Hampshire

ENGLAND: Joe Root wins India tour place

The England selectors today announced Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Tim Bresnan in a 16-man Test squad to be captained by Alastair Cook for the forthcoming four-Test match series in India.

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AWARDS: Root scoops Cricket Writers' Club honour

Joe Root has become the 10th Yorkshire player to win the Cricket Writer’s Club Young Cricketer of the Year award.

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CLT20 NEWS: Squads announced for South Africa

South Africa is set for explosive battles after the confirmation of the competing CLt20 squads. A record number of teams will look to break the Indian Premier League's recent winning streak and claim the richest prize in world cricket.

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LVCC REPORT: Chelmsford win seals second spot

Yorkshire beat Essex by a crunching 239 runs to celebrate promotion, but Derbyshire's win against Hampshire saw the second division title go to Derby. Many congratulations to them on their excellent season - we will see them again in division one in 2013.

Promotion: Andrew Gale gets beered

LVCC PROMOTION: The reaction and delight

Videos and all the reaction from Chelmsford...

Matthew Fisher: Special match in memory of his father

ACAD: Memorial match to honour Fisher's father

Yorkshire Academy turn out one more time this season when they play in a Memorial Match tomorrow to celebrate the life of Phil Fisher, who died this summer. Phil was the father of Academy player Matthew, above.

Will Rhodes: 131, two wickets and four catches

ACAD: Century, wickets and catches for Rhodes

The sun shone today on Yorkshire Academy’s Will Rhodes, above, with 131 runs, four catches and 2-30 as the Colts beat Rotherham by 85 runs to finish fourth in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Eliot Callis: Opened with 82 against his old teammates

ACAD: Alex Leyshon 8-56 in eight-point plunder

Eliot Callis, above, top-scored with 82, Will Rhodes was undefeated with 81 – and Alex Leyshon dominated the bowling with 8-56 as Yorkshire Academy took all eight points from their 118-run victory over Sheffield Collegiate in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Day 2 Andrew Gale and Adam Lyth shared a crucial third wicket stand

LVCC REPORT: Dizzy hails Tykes character after win

Yorkshire were on the promotion charge as a thumping 8 wicket win over Glamorgan secured a 22 point victory inside three days at Headingley. Andrew Gale’s side must wait until the conclusion of the Derbyshire versus Kent match and the game between Hampshire and Essex before they know the number of points they require from their visit to Chelmsford next week. If Derbyshire cling on for a draw and Essex win the Tyke’s may require a little as 6 points, but the race for promotion looks set to go to the wire.

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NEWS: Andrew Hodd signs after taking his chances

Andrew Hodd, who initially signed on loan from Sussex in mid-August for the remainder of Yorkshire’s 2012 LV= County Championship season, has penned a two-year deal. Hodd has impressed sufficiently when deputising for Jonny Bairstow in the LV= County Championship to be awarded a contract until the end of the 2014 season.

Eddie Wilson: Skipper and second-innings second-top-scorer to Nick Compton as Yorkshire crashed to innings defeat

2ND: Sad Yorkshire learn from injured Compton

Skipper and wicket-keeper Eddie Wilson, above, was second-top-scorer to Nick Compton as Yorkshire Second Eleven crashed to defeat by an innings and 71 runs in their end-of-season friendly match against Somerset at Taunton Vale. It was their second innings defeat of the summer.

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AWARDS: Root wins LV= CC Breakthrough title

Yorkshire County Cricket club batsman Joe Root was today named the winner of the inaugural LV= County Championship Breakthrough Player Award.

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AWARDS 2012: Ballance sweeps prizes at dinner

Gary Ballance scooped three major awards last night at the Yorkshire CCC Players’ Association annual dinner which was held in conjunction with the 2012 Player Awards in the Long Room at Headingley Carnegie Stadium.

Jack Leaning: Held Yorkshire's batting together with top-score 63

ACAD: Leaning 63 as Colts win on batting depth

A captain’s innings of 63 from Jack Leaning, above, helped to set up Yorkshire Academy for six points in their Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League match with Sheffield United, who take one point.

Day 1: The players emerge

LVCC REPORT: MAGSnificent Tykes move to second

Yorkshire chased down the 314 runs to beat Gloucestershire in a minimum of 84 overs on day four as Phil Jaques with 79 and Anthony McGrath with an unbeaten 76 showed all their experience to secure victory by 2 wickets. Yorkshire take 19 points and are 4 points clear of third placed Kent with only two matches to play.

Wicket-Keeper in waiting: Dan Hodgson, who batted at No. 3 for Yorkshire, and top-scored with 98

2ND: Hodgson takes his chance before washout

Both the second and third days of Yorkshire's Second Eleven Friendly against Nottinghamshire at Weetwood have been washout out, leaving the match abandoned as a draw.

Jonathan Tattersall: 57 with five fours as Yorkshire batsmen were the match-winners

ACAD: Yorkshire middle order does the business

Jonathan Tattersall, above, maintained his fine form this season with 57 as the Yorkshire Academy batsmen saw them to a five-wicket win over Cleethorpes in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League on Bank Holiday Monday.

Day 1 Andrew Gale

CB40 REPORT: Bears secure semi spot in Scarborough

Warwickshire beat Yorkshire by 55 runs to book their place in the semi-finals of the CB40 competition beneath the gathering Scarbados gloom with 3.5 overs left.

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FLt20 INTERVIEW: Colin Graves 'very proud'

Colin Graves, Yorkshire CCC's executive chairman, was full of praise for the Yorkshire team immediately after their thrilling FLt20 final defeat to Hampshire.

David Miller dejected after getting so close

FLt20 FINAL REPORT: Congratulations Hampshire

David Miller crouched dejectedly over his bat at the non-strikers end with two balls of the Friends Life t20 final remaining and 11 runs still required for a Yorkshire Carnegie victory. Hampshire had survived a blistering assault by the South African batsman but he, nor any of his Yorkshire’s teammates, had reason to feel downhearted at the Swalec Stadium after doing the county proud en route to becoming runners up in this year’s FLt20 competition.

Jonny Bairstow en route to an unbeaten 69 in the semi final

FLt20 SF REPORT: Bairstow leads Final charge

Jonny Bairstow cracked an unbeaten 68 as Yorkshire outplayed the Sussex Sharks in all departments to secure their place in this evening's final and book their Champions League berth.

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FINALS DAY INTERVIEW: Jonny Bairstow “It's huge!!"

We talk to Jonny Bairstow ahead of the Friends Life t20 Finals Day this weekend...

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FINALS DAY: Six shooter Ballance leads the way

Gary Ballance has been warming up for this weekend's FLt20 Finals Day by clearing the ropes more than any other player. He sits top of the Sky Sports Sixes League

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CB40 REPORT: Fighting Spitfires down Tykes

Kent secured their fifth successive CB40 victory as they marched on towards the semi-finals of the competition with a fightback win over Yorkshire by 30 runs. The Spitfires did what Yorkshire have done during their own t20 campaign, they fought hard and battled back in a match that Yorkshire had taken a tight grip on midway through their reply.

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FINALS DAY: Fun in store for Yorkshire fans

A tremendous spectacle is in store for fans attending this Saturday’s Friends Life t20 Finals Day in Cardiff when Hampshire, Somerset, Sussex and Yorkshire do battle for the 2012 t20 Trophy.

Alex Lilley: Three Bears in the bag, but a struggle on Day 2

2ND: A good summer for green shoots despite rain

Yorkshire sadly ended their Second Eleven season of competitive matches today when it was decided at 9.30am to abandon their Championship match against Warwickshire at Stamford Bridge.

Gurman Randhawa: Left-arm spinner who topped Yorkshire's batting

2ND: Rain and D/L sweep Yorkshire to defeat

Left-arm spinner Gurman Randhawa, above, hit Yorkshire's top score in their last Second Eleven Trophy match of the season – against Warwickshire at Weetwood – but the story of 2012 continued as rain ruined the second half. Yorkshire went down by 56 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis Method.

Jonathan Tattersall: 86 with 11 fours and a late wicket

ACAD: Tattersall 86 - but the Colts are timed out

The fruits of a fine 86 by opener Jonathan Tattersall, above, remained unpicked when rain timed out Yorkshire Academy’s fixture with Appleby Frodingham at Weetwood in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

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CB40 report: Sharks bite ends Tykes progress

Yorkshire's CB40 campaign may be over for another year, but in a rain reduced encounter they gave the Sussex Sharks an early warning of their credentials in the shorter form of one-day cricket. The Sharks are Yorkshire's semi-finals day opponents in the first semi-final of the FLt20 Finals Day next weekend. The Sharks won the dress rehearsal by three wickets in a last ball thriller.

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LVCC REPORT: Derbys draw sets up tense season end

Yorkshire ran out of time on day four as Derbyshire battled through the day to secure a draw with a possible 14 overs remaining. Yorkshire secure 11 points and Derbyshire 6 points.

Captain's innings: Jack Leaning hit seven fours in his top-score 68

ACAD: Stand of 122 too much for Yorkshire

Skipper Jack Leaning, above, top-scored with 68, but Yorkshire Academy lost by six wickets to Hull – who are 37 points below them in Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Josh Shaw: His first wicket in the Second Eleven Championship

2ND: Mizzle adds to misery for poor Roses Colts

Not a ball was bowled on the last day of the Second Eleven Championship Roses clash at Todmorden. Play eventually was abandoned as a draw at 2 pm with the hosts taking three points and Yorkshire four.

Will Rhodes: Showed that he can make the step up from Academy

2ND: Rhodes shows way but the Red Rose pricks

Will Rhodes, above, showed that he can make the step up from Yorkshire Academy to the Seconds – but they looked 30 runs short when Lancashire won today’s one-day Trophy match at Todmorden by five wickets.

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NEWS: Brophy departs amid wicket-keeper changes

Yorkshire County Cricket Club have informed Gerard Brophy that his contract will not be renewed for the 2013 season.

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CB40 Unicorns make Tykes CB40 victory hard earned

Gary Ballance (69*) and Azeem Rafiq (34*) added an unbeaten 91 runs for the 6th wicket inside 18 overs to rescue Yorkshire from a perilous 71-5 as they chased 162 to win by 5 wickets.

Jonny Bairstow ahead of Test debut

ENGLAND: Bairstow in as KP omitted for decider

The England selectors today named a 13-man squad which includes Jonny Bairstow for deciding Investec Test of the three match series against South Africa commencing Thursday August 16 at Lord’s.

Ryan Gibson: 10 fours in his aggressive 79

ACAD: Ryan Gibson 79, but No.2 York take points

A fighting 79 by opener Ryan Gibson, above, was the highlight of Yorkshire Academy’s home clash with York in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League – but the visitors ran away victors by 40 runs and so lie second in the table.

Oliver Hannon-Dalby: Third four-for on the bounce

2ND: Hannon-Dalby leads record Trophy rout

Oliver Hannon-Dalby, above, with his third four-wicket haul in as many innings, led Yorkshire’s rout of Unicorns A in their Second Eleven Trophy match at Sheffield Collegiate where Yorkshire again were the designated visitors.

Anthony McGrath: Match-winning bowling to add to his 78

2ND: Hannon-Dalby and McGrath the winners

Anthony McGrath, above, and Oliver Hannon-Dalby were the chief wicket-takers as Yorkshire swept to their first Second Eleven Championship victory in two years – beating MCC Universities by 181 runs over three days at York CC.

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CB40: Yorkshire keep slim CB40 hopes alive

Yorkshire won by 69 runs over Northamptonshire to record their third success of their CB40 campaign under the Wantage Road floodlights.

Gary Ballance and Joe Root in the running

VOTE: Ballance & Root for Breakthrough Award

Yorkshire County Cricket Club batsmen Gary Ballance and Joe Root, were today announced to be among the shortlist of six players in the running for the inaugural LV= County Championship Breakthrough Player Award.

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CB40: Bears all but end CB40 dreams in cliffhanger

Warwickshire held their nerve to chase 238 to win inside 34 overs and did it with four balls to spare. The match was a cracker under lights and swung like a pendulum before Paul Best edged the second legitimate ball of Iain Wardlaw's final over to the fence to seal the win.

The teams line up as Yorkshire seek to secure a home quarter final

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George Ross: 85 in 110 balls with 10 fours

ACAD: Rain stops Colts making it four in four

George Ross, above, top-scored with 85, and enjoyed a 141 fifth-wicket partnership with Will Rhodes, 84, but rain prevented Yorkshire Academy making it four wins out of the last four games when they met Harrogate at Weetwood in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

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LVCC: Downpour accelerates Wantage Road draw

Yorkshire have been frustrated by the weather in the majority of their LV= County Championship fixtures this season, but today's downpour guaranteed them an early draw rather than denying them a chance of victory. Yorkshire take 7 points to Northamptonshire's 7.

Adam Lyth hit a career best 159 not out on day two

LVCC REPORT: Tykes suffer more weather frustration

Rain again frustrated Yorkshire as their hopes of a maximum point victory that their play deserved were washed away as only 35 overs were possible on the final day. They settle for 11 points to Leicestershire's 8 for the stalemate and rise to second position in the division two table.

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ENGLAND: Cook predicts England Headingley recovery

Alastair Cook is looking forward to the 2nd Investec Test against South Africa at Headingley Carnegie starting on Thursday. He believes England can restore their pride in the series after the heavy defeat to South Africa at the Kia Oval.

Jonathan Tattersall: 114 with eight fours in three-hour vigil

ACAD: Tattersall 114 and a hat-trick of victories

Jonathan Tattersall, above, piled up 114 in three hours to set Yorkshire Academy up for a 20-run victory over Scarborough in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

ENGLAND: More tickets available for second Test

Yorkshire CCC have released additional tickets for days one and four of the second Investec Test between England and South Africa.

Joe Sayers: A five-for and run-out to go with his half-century

2NDS: Captain Fantastic Sayers in allround triumph

Joe Sayers, above, was Captain Fantastic – he led Yorkshire to their first Second Eleven win in any match this season with a superb 55, followed by 5-27 in seven overs and a run-out to complete the set in their Trophy clash at Northampton.

Joe Root parries the ball back into play for an amazing catch

T20 QF: Tykes find Root to first Finals Day!!

Yorkshire reached their first t20 Finals Day with a 29-run win over Worcestershire as they kept up their impressive series of displays in this year’s competition. They have been drawn to play Sussex Sharks in the semi-finals at Cardiff on 25 August.

Anthony McGrath: 200 not out with 25 fours and five sixes

2ND: McGrath double-ton but bowlers fail the test

Anthony McGrath, above, crashed his way to an undefeated double century with 25 fours and five sixes – but Yorkshire’s bowlers simply could not deliver on the last day of their Second Eleven Champion ship match at Northampton.

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SPONSOR: First Direct behind FLt20 quarter-final

We are delighted to announce that Yorkshire Carnegie’s Friends Life t20 Quarter Final match sponsor will be First Direct.

Eddie Wilson: Runs and catches boost Academy's winning streak

ACAD: Eddie Wilson 83 and another eight-point win

A grand 83 from wicket-keeper/batsman Eddie Wilson, above, helped Yorkshire Academy to victory by 92 runs against Driffield at Weetwood and a further eight points in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB Premier League.

The players line up in tribute to the late Don Wilson

CB40 REPORT: Below par Tykes hang by CB40 thread

Yorkshire are now in the realms of still being able to qualify for the semi-finals of the Clydesdale Bank 40-over competition by mathematical possibility after a 3 wickets defeat to the Derbyshire Falcons at Chesterfield.

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LVCC: Chesterfield draw as last three days lost

Day four followed days two and three into the washout category as the umpires abandoned any hope of a resumption at 1.45pm. Both Derbyshire and Yorkshire take six points from the drawn match which saw just 95 overs bowled on Wednesday.

Jonathan Tattersall: His sound 35 made Yorkshire Academy's victory inevitable

ACAD: Yorkshire in too much of a hurry for tea

Lewis Stabler routed Castleford with 6-10 before opener Jonathan Tattersall, above, compiled a sound 35 to ensure an eight-point victory for Yorkshire Academy in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League at Weetwood.

Jack Leaning: Fighting 54 in Yorkshire Academy's T20 Final

ACAD: Jack Leaning hits 54 in Colts' T20 Final

A fighting 54 by Jack Leaning, above, was the highlight of Yorkshire Academy’s Solly Sports Yorkshire County Premier League T20 final clash with Barnsley at Scarborough – but the Colts still finished 19 short of Barnsley’s 168-3.

Adil Rashid: Three wickets and a half-century as the first team saw 17 wickets crash in one day at Chesterfield

2ND: Adil leads the way, but only the rain wins

Adil Rashid, above, took three of the six first-innings Nottinghamshire wickets to fall and compiled 69 not out in Yorkshire's Second Eleven Championship match at Barnsley, but the rain on Day 3 left too little time for anything but a draw.

Joe Root 222

ENGLAND: Root, Bresnan & Bairstow in t20 squad

England have today named the following provisional 30-man squad for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 to be staged in Sri Lanka from September.

Early hopes washed out: the abandoned Second Eleven Trophy game against Nottinghamshire at Worksop College is the latest disaster for Yorkshire's young players

2ND: Rain robs the boys in Robin Hood county

Another Yorkshire cricket day bites the dust…or sloshes through the mud. This time it was the Second Eleven Trophy match against Nottinghamshire at Worksop College.

Bres v Hants LVCC 2011

ENGLAND: Bresnan included to face South Africans

The England selectors today named a 13-man squad for the first Investec Test match against South Africa, commencing Thursday 19 July at the Kia Oval. Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan retains his place in the side, but Jonny Bairstow has been omitted in favour of Essex's Ravi Bopara.

Matthew Fisher: Four wickets for the Academy in two overs

ACAD: Rain grabs victory from Yorkshire boys

Matthew Fisher, above, took four wickets in two overs to help to set up a great victory chance for Yorkshire Academy in their Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB Yorkshire County Premier League match at Doncaster – but late rain left the sides with three points each.

Joe Root on his way to a stunning unbeaten 222 against Hampshire

LVCC REPORT: Weather wins again as match abandoned

The covers ruled the roost again at the Ageas Bowl as the umpires abandoned any hope of play on day four after their 1.30pm inspection. Yorkshire take 7 points and Hampshire 6.

Steve Harmison

INTERVIEW: Harmy's "Come to win cricket matches"

Steve Harmison will debut for Yorkshire at the Ageas Bowl tomorrow as he begins his month on loan from native Durham. He was a guest on the Yorkshire Radio Cricket Show last night and is definitely up for the challenges ahead.

Steve Harmison

NEWS: Yorkshire loan Stephen Harmison from Durham

Yorkshire CCC can confirm that Stephen Harmison will be loaned from Durham CCC on an initial one month loan, with immediate effect.

Old Trafford 12.30

FLt20: Poor weather for Roses but Tykes march on

Yorkshire were denied a Roses t20 double over Lancashire after rain washed out the Old Trafford leg. Yorkshire took first blood at Headingley last week with a commanding victory by 18 runs, but with no results in all three matches in the North Group have the top spot at their mercy.

Will it never end? No chance for Yorkshire Academy boys to show their paces

ACAD: Another blank day for poor Yorkshire Colts

No need to get out of bed. Yorkshire Academy's Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB Premier League match with Rotherham today (Saturday) was called off last night.

Andrew Gale, Katherine Brunt and Peter Emery with the trophy

DRAX FINALS: Finals postponed due to weather

Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground was to play host to potential future stars of the game this Sunday 8 July as four schools were tobattle it out on Drax Cup Finals Day. However the weather has forced a postponement and we will update you on the revised date as soon as we can.

Stand in captain fantastic Azeem Rafiq

FLt20 REPORT: Jaques ties Outlaws up in Notts

The Friends Life t20 campaign is going so well for Yorkshire you almost need to pinch yourself to rid the worry you’ll awake to find you’ve been dreaming. Another excellent all round display at Trent Bridge ruined Nottinghamshire’s unbeaten record this summer and booked the Tykes place in the quarter-finals for only the third time.

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2NDS: All four days lost for the second time

Yorkshire Seconds have lost all four days of competitive cricket to the weather for the second time this season. First, the Second Eleven Trophy match against Derbyshire at Denby was washed out yesterday without a ball bowled. Today, the whole of the three-day Championship fixture went the same way.

Will Rhodes: His fine 70 not out staved off threat of defeat

ACAD: Rhodes 70 not out - but cricket is the loser

An excellent 70 not out from Will Rhodes, above, might have made the difference between victory and defeat for Yorkshire Academy in their Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League match with Sheffield United – but in the end rain was the only winner, and cricket the loser.

David Miller smashed 54 from 30 balls to take man of the match

FLt20: Miller forces Red Rose to Starc the Car

Roses wins are always special and Yorkshire Carnegie’s victory over Lancashire Lightning by 19-runs not only puts a White Rose foot in the quarter-finals of the Friends Life t20 but it broke records and captivated an excited Headingley crowd.

Gurman Randhawa: 5-42 on Day 2 that belonged to the Royals

2NDS: Yorkshire count pluses of soggy draw

All bets were off at Barnsley as Yorkshire’s Second Eleven Championship match against Worcestershire was abandoned as a draw without a ball bowled on Day 3. Worcestershire walk away with 10 points and Yorkshire nine.

Rich Pyrah

FLt20: Table topping tykes do Foxes double

This Yorkshire side never know they are beaten. Fight, power and a ruthlessness is running through every display and again tonight at Grace Road the win by 4 runs was typically plucky.

Oliver Hannon-Dalby: Too many of his batsmen gifted their wickets

ACAD: Oliver's boys take South Africa to the wire

Oliver Hannon-Dalby, above, captained Yorkshire Academy when they took it to the last over before going down by one wicket to South Africa Centurians Under-19s at Weetwood.

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ODI: Abandoned. Refunds & Ticket Exchanges

The heavy rain over the last two days finally beat the valiant efforts of the Headingley groundstaff and the match was abandoned around 1pm. Huge efforts have been made to ensure an ODI was played today, but the weather beat us all.

Jonny Bairstow ahead of Test debut

ENGLAND: Bresnan & Bairstow to play Australia

England selectors today announced a 14-man squad for the five match NatWest ODI Series against Australia beginning at Lord’s on Friday June 29. Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan and Jonny Bairstow retain their places.

Joe Sayers: Four fours and two sixes in his top-score 49

2NDS: Expensive bowling leaves batsmen the bill

Opener Joe Sayers, above, cracked four fours and two sixes in his top-score 49 – but Yorkshire finished 33 short of Worcestershire in their Second Eleven Trophy clash at Pudsey Congs CC today.

Yorkshire celebrate

FLt20: Rain washes Scarborough result away

Yorkshire Carnegie and Notts Outlaws remain joint top of the FLt20 North Group after heavy rain meant only 14 overs were possible in Scarborough. Today's winners would have taken a firmer hold on the division at the halfway point, but Yorkshire will now have to wait until Wednesday's trip to Leicester to regain positive momentum.

What a washout...but the Academy get back on the park on Tuesday

ACAD: Rained-off Colts now meet South Africa

At least the Yorkshire Academy players and coaches were spared the trek down the M1 today when their Solly Sports EBC Premier League match against Sheffield Collegiate at Abbeydale Park was called off at 8.30am before they set out.

Victorious skipper Azeem Rafiq

FLt20: Rafiq ransacks Riverside to go top

Yorkshire Carnegie staged a remarkable comeback against Durham Dynamos to snatch the points from the jaws of defeat in Chester-le-Street. The 12-run victory under the leadership of stand-in skipper Azeem Rafiq moves the Tykes to the summit of the FLt20 Northern Group.

Yorkshire celebrate

FTI MVP: Tykes taking top spots in FLt20 standings

Yorkshire’s impressive start to their Friends Life t20 campaign has been a real team performance. That is underlined by the fact that four of the team are in the top 12 of the latest overall FTI MVP rankings for the FLt20 competition. Rich Pyrah leads the way for the Tykes in second position.

Tom Maynard

RIP: Tom Maynard 1989-2012

Everyone involved in Yorkshire cricket was shocked and deeply saddened by the news of the death of Tom Maynard yesterday.

Rich Pyrah is congratulated after taking a wicket

FLt20: Two-in-two Tykes keep momentum in Derby

Yorkshire's FLt20 campaign is building impressive momentum after they claimed a second successive victory, this time by 41-runs against Derbyshire Falcons at Derby.

Andrew Gale on his way to 70

FLt20: Tykes snare Champs to open t20 account

Andrew Gale (70) and Phil Jaques (48) set the tone with a Yorkshire record opening stand of 116 as the Tykes opened their FLt20 account with a 22-run win against reigning champions Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.

Ryan Gibson: Six fours in his top-score 34

ACAD: For want of a vital catch the cup was lost

A fighting top-score 34 from Ryan Gibson, above, was not enough to keep alive Yorkshire Academy’s hopes of retaining the Solly Sports Yorkshire County ECB Premier League Cup which they won so handsomely last year.

Rich Pyrah as the Durham batsmen get into a taffle

FLt20 REPORT: Last over heartbreak for Tykes

It was their batting powerplay overs that cost Yorkshire an opening victory over Durham at Headingley. They couldn't recover from 42-5 in the 8th over despite valiant efforts from Rich Pyrah, Gerard Brophy and Azeem Rafiq, which saw them fall 3 runs shirt of victory.

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PREVIEW: t20 is back and it's time to shine

Andrew Gale takes his Yorkshire side into this season's Friends Life t20 campaign with renewed confidence. This could be Yorkshire's year and time for a talented young side to shine.

The Yorkshire Carnegie side ahead of the match against Cleckeaton CC

FLt20: Cleckheaton CC provide the perfect warm-up

Andrew Gale entertained his ‘home’ Cleckheaton crowd with a powerful unbeaten 146 in just 60 balls as his Yorkshire team scored 242-5 batting first at the Moorend ground.

Eddie Wilson: Skipper who hit 85 with eight fours and three sixes

ACAD: Wilson cracks 85 in day of T20 triumph

A blistering 85 from skipper Eddie Wilson, above, was the highlight of a Twenty20 day in which Yorkshire Academy beat Scarborough, York and the rain - thanks to a bowl-out.

Full ground at 2009 Test

SPECIAL OFFER: Treat your Dad for Father's Day

Are you tearing your hair out wondering what to buy your Dad for Father's Day? Is he a cricket fan? Does he follow Yorkshire’s fortunes? Has he been weighed down by the April showers and is now chomping at the bit for some cricket action?

Young player honoured: Jennifer Ellison presents the Sally Marshall Emerging Player of the Year Award for 2011 to Josh Shaw on behalf of Yorkshire County Cricket Supporters' Association. Josh also received a cheque for £100.

ACAD: Rain robs gallant Colts of victory chance

It was a memorable day for Yorkshire Academy opening bowler Josh Shaw when he received the Sally Marshall Emerging Player of the Year Award for 2011 from Jennifer Ellison, above, on behalf of Yorkshire County Cricket Supporters’ Association at Headingley Carnegie. Josh also received a cheque for £100.

A sodden Colwyn Bay outfield

LVCC REPORT: Colwyn Bay draw as rain wins again

MATCH DRAWN. Yorkshire 4 points, Glamorgan 3 points after only 34 overs possible.

David Miller in South Africa one-day action

NEWS: Yorkshire sign David Miller for FLt20

Big hitting South African left-hander David Miller has signed to play for Yorkshire Carnegie in this summer's Friends Life t20 competition.

Longhirst Hall: A successful visit for Yorkshire Colts despite the rain

ACAD: Seam bowlers beat the weather and Durham

With the rain doing so much damage to Yorkshire and England cricket this week it is good to report that the Academy managed a three-wicket victory in their three-day “friendly” match against their Durham counterparts at Longhirst Hall, above.

Scourge of cricket: The rain makes a mockery of those who travel miles to watch Yorkshire at all levels

2NDS: It's a long road that has no stopping

Followers of the Yorkshire Seconds suffered a fruitless journey to Lady Bay in West Bridgford today to find that the two T20 matches against Nottinghamshire had been abandoned before they got there.

Ryan Sidebottom on his way to 3-37

NEWS: Ryan Sidebottom pens a one-year extension

Good news in Colwyn Bay today that Ryan Sidebottom has signed a one-year extension to his existing contract which will see him play for the White Rose county until the end of the 2014 season.

Josh Shaw: Wicket with his second ball on debut

2NDS: Fine debut for Josh - but a Red Rose double

Josh Shaw, above, finally made his Yorkshire Seconds debut yesterday when the county was able to play its two T20 competition matches against Lancashire at Ormskirk – and what a memorable start he made.

Ben Coad: His 6-16 set up eight-point victory

ACAD: Paceman Ben Coad cuts through steelmen

Opening bowler Ben Coad, above, swept through Appleby Frodingham steel works with 6-16 as Yorkshire Academy ran up an eight-point Bank Holiday victory in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Squad and coaches in one-day kit

CB40: Rain prevents any play against Steelbacks

Match abandoned as a no result due to rain. Each team takes one point each.

Joe Root celebrates his first century at Headingley

LVCC REPORT: Lights out on Tykes victory charge

Yorkshire lost their fight against the bad light and their battle for maximum win points today against Northants at Headingley today as the batsmen fought hard and bad light forced an end to proceedings with a possible 22 overs still left to play. MATCH DRAWN: Yorkshire 11 points, Northants 8 points.

Matthew Fisher: Match-winner with 5-13 in six overs

ACAD: Bowler Matthew sets up win for Adil's team

An astonishing spell of 5-13 in six overs by Matthew Fisher, above, routed Hull and set up Yorkshire Academy for an eight-point victory in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League at Weetwood today.

Full ground at 2009 Test

2013: New Zealand & Australia at Headingley

Headingley Carnegie’s international schedule for 2013 has today been confirmed by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). The home of Yorkshire cricket will host the 2nd Investec Test between England and New Zealand between Friday 24 May and Tuesday 28 May. Headingley Carnegie will also stage the 1st NatWest ODI between England and Australia on 6 September.

Josh Shaw: Rain washed out his debut day

2NDS: Debutant Josh Shaw must wait for a clear day

It was sad tale from Bradford and Bingley CC today where Yorkshire were due to play two Second Eleven T20 matches against Derbyshire - and saddest of all for Josh Shaw, above, who should have made his second-team debut.

Alex Lilley: Runs and wickets as Yorkshire founder

2NDS: Lusty Lilley shows Yorkshire the T20 way

Lusty hitting by Alex Lilley, above, saved some face for Yorkshire as they were trounced by England Under-19s in their first match of this year’s Second Eleven T20 Competition at Bradford and Bingley CC.

Scarborough Cricket Pavilion

CB40: Ballance tips scales on one horned Unicorns

Gary Ballance stroked a Yorkshire best 103 not out and Adam Lyth ended unbeaten on 60 as Yorkshire chased down the 185 required to beat the Unicorns in the CB40 clash at Scarborough today.

Jonathan Tattersall: Did the opener's job, but York onslaught was too much

ACAD: Hurricane hitting blows the boys over

A sparkling 36 from opener Jonathan Tattersall, above, showed the way for Yorkshire Academy – but they subsided to 179-9 in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League clash with York at Clifton Park, and then were overwhelmed by what could have been the hardest hitting of the League year.

Jonny Bairstow on his way to 104 not out in India

ENGLAND: Bairstow wins England Increment Contract

The ECB today announced that Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has been awarded an England increment contract for 2011-12.

Luke Wright attacks on his way to a match winning 103

CB40 REPORT: Sharks give Tykes Wright pounding

Andrew Gale admitted he felt dizzy after the CB40 defeat to Sussex at Hove, but rather than fodder for a tabloid headline he was recovering from a blow to the head he received from an Amjad Khan bouncer early in his innings. Yorkshire Carnegie's batsmen all got starts, but no one player could kick on and take the total beyond a challenging 270. Instead Luke Wright scored a brilliant 103 as Sussex butchered some poor Yorkshire bowling and ran out winners by four wickets.

Josh Shaw: A hard afternoon in the sun against older boys

ACAD: Batsmen must learn to sell their wickets

It was a hard learning curve for Yorkshire Academy hopefuls like opening bowler Josh Shaw, above, as they were put to the sword by the older, stronger Leeds and Bradford University Second Eleven in their friendly match at Weetwood.

Oliver Hannon-Dalby: A personal batting best and record stand

2NDS: Yorkshire record and a terrible pasting

The Yorkshire tail wagged to the tune of a record today – but that did little to ease the shock of their thrashing by an innings and 69 runs inside two days by Durham in their three-day Second Eleven Championship clash at York.

Andy Rowsell: former Manager of Yorkshire Cricket Centre who still coaches Yorkshire Under-15s

U15s: Roses all the way for Yorkshire Under-15s

It was a happy day for Yorkshire Under-15s coach Andy Rowsell, above, and his boys when they beat Lancashire in the 90th anniversary Roses match at Old Trafford by three wickets.

Jonny Bairstow ahead of Test debut

ENGLAND: Unchanged squad announced for 2nd Test

Jonny Bairstow, who debuted for England at Lord's, and Tim Bresnan, who made his astonishing start to Test cricket a perfect 12 wins in 12 matches, have been announced in an unchanged 13-man squad to play West Indies in the 2nd Investec Test Match at Trent Bridge which starts on Friday 25 May.

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ACAD NEWS: Sunday's Rotherham fixture rescheduled

The Academy's Yorkshire League fixture next Sunday at Rotherham is off and has been rescheduled to Sunday 9 September.

Richard Pyrah: Welcome return after hand injury

2NDS: Pyrah is back - but it's a target too far

All-rounder Richard Pyrah, above, made a welcome return from injury with bat and ball yesterday – but Yorkshire allowed Durham to score too many and they went down by 21 runs in their Second Eleven Trophy match at Marske.

Mitchell Starc claimed 3-28 on debut

CB40: Ballance sees Tykes home after Starc treble

Yorkshire beat Derbyshire after chasing down 220 to win with 14 balls to spare thanks to a 60-ball 77 not out from Gary Ballance. Earlier Mitchell Starc on debut took 3-28 in his first 8 over stint for his new club. It's Yorkshire Carnegie's first CB40 win of the summer and will fill them with confidence for the trips to Hove and Scarborough this week.

Jack Leaning: Steadied the ship with 51 containing four fours and a six

ACAD: Record goes in a poor day at the office

Jack Leaning, above, steaded the ship, but a poor day at the office saw Yorkshire Academy lose by 46 runs at Harrogate in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

George Ross: Eight fours and three sixes in 108

ACAD: Ross 108 as youngsters shatter Cup rivals

A brilliant century by George Ross, above, led the way as Yorkshire Academy smashed their way through Round 1 of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup competition against Hull YPI at Weetwood.

Mitchell Starc

INTERVIEW: 'Terminal' has landed and raring to go

Yorkshire's newest Aussie has finally landed at Headingley with the correct paperwork and is ready to make a flying start in tomorrow's CB40 match against Derbyshire Falcons.

Mitchell Starc

LVCC REPORT: Yorks play out Hants stalemate

MATCH DRAWN: Hampshire 10 points, Yorkshire 9 points. A hard fought contest fizzled into nothingness on day four after rain prevented play during the first 90 minutes. Full day four report to follow.

Day 3 Tim Bresnan celebrates his fifth 5-for for Yorkshire

LVCC: Jaques & Ballance seal massive Bristol win

What a day in Bristol for Andrew Gale's men as they chased down the 400 target to win in style with 20 balls to spare to go joint top of the Division Two table. Phil Jaques (160) and Gary Ballance with an unbeaten 121 were the stars with a match winning fourth wicket stand of 213.

Jonathan Tattersall: His stand with Jack Leaning set up Academy victory

ACAD: Young Yorkshire make it a hat-trick of wins

A stand of 57 for the second wicket between Jonathan Tattersall, above, and Jack Leaning secured Yorkshire Academy’s third victory on the trot in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB Yorkshire County Premier League today.

Alex Lilley: A useful bowler, sharp fieldsman and hard-hitting batsman in the making

2NDS: Lilley catches the eye in Yorkshire draw

Alex Lilley, above, showed himself a useful player in the making as Yorkshire drew their four-day Second Eleven “friendly” against the combined Kent and Northamptonshire side at Beckenham.

Chris Gayle

ODI: Whirlwind Gayle to Storm Back to Headingley

The West Indies are in England this summer as they continue their international resurgence under the captaincy of Darren Sammy and it looks likely that Chris Gayle, the big hitting left hander, will be back in his country’s colours at Headingley. The former captain has shown an ability to take opposition attacks apart so expect fireworks in Leeds on 22 June!

Mitchell Starc

NEWS: Starc selected for Aus A tour of England

Mitchell Starc has been omitted from the full Australia ODI squad to tour England in June and July, but has been included in the Australia A squad which tours our shores in July and August.

George Ross: Backed skipper Jack Leaning in grand partnership of 115

ACAD: Holiday sees Yorkshire Colts bank six points

George Ross, above, backed skipper Jack Leaning in a third-wicket stand of 115 as Yorkshire Academy returned from their Bank Holiday trip to Driffield with six more points in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Mitchell Starc

NEWS: Starc makes temporary return to Australia

Following Mitchell Starc attending an appointment with the UK Border Agency this afternoon, he has been instructed to return to Australia in order to complete the necessary visa documentation. The problem was as a result of the incorrect advice given to him in Australia.

Matt Coles was the chief destroyer with 6-32

CB40: Hot Coles dampens Yorkshire's fortunes

Yorkshire never recovered from being reduced to 22-4 after 6 overs as Kent ran out victors in the opening CB40 match of the season at Headingley by 4 wickets. Matt Coles was the architect with a career best 6-32. Andrew Gale, Joe Root and Adil Rashid did well to recover with that bat and Azeem Rafiq (3-22) and Iain Wardlaw were impressive with the ball, but couldn't resurrect their side's fortunes.

D4 Job done and 23 points are in the bag

LVCC: Tykes claim first Championship win of 2012

Yorkshire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 22 runs as Steve Patterson claimed the last wicket of Claude Henderson to claim career bestmatch figures of 8-94. It was a day of patience and good cricket all round as Leicestershire fought hard, but the Tykes were worthy winners and take 23 points to Leicestershire's 1.

Jack Leaning: His 88 included six fours and a six

ACAD: Leaning & Rafiq lead crushing victory drive

Jack Leaning, above, cracked 88 and skipper Azeem Rafiq ran amok with 5-14 as Yorkshire Academy cruised to victory by 172 runs in their Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League clash with Castleford at Savile Park.

Gurman Randhawa: Left-hand spinner was on a hat-trick twice in the match

2NDS: Randhawa on hat-trick twice but Red Rose win

Left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa, above, was on a hat-trick twice in Yorkshire's three-day Second Eleven “friendly” against Lancashire at St Anne's – but a freezingly cold last evening went the way of the Red Rose with one ball to spare.

Shahzad England ODI

Ajmal Shahzad media statement

Following discussions between YCCC and Ajmal Shahzad, it has been jointly agreed that in the best interests of his development, Ajmal will be given the option to play for another club either under a new contract or on loan for the rest of the season, in order to establish himself with a new County.

Callum Geldart: Smart run-out for Yorkshire

Seamers find their feet as Seconds get on the park

At last Yorkshire Seconds saw some cricket! The four-day Roses game planned for Stamford Bridge to start today was cancelled last Friday, so two games against Lancashire were arranged to get some cricket for both sides.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc to bolster Tyke's promotion push

Martyn Moxon confirmed at the end of the drawn match in Canterbury that Mitchell Starc, the 22-year-old Australian left-arm seamer, will be joining the Club as an overseas player. Assuming that the required paperwork is obtained, Starc will fly from Sydney on 4 May and be available for selection for the LV=County Championship match against Gloucestershire at Bristol on 9 May.

Day 4 and it was weather for ducks (feathered ones)

Canterbury rain wins the day as umps confirm draw

After heavy rain through the previous afternoon and this morning the umpires had the simple task of getting their feet wet and confirming there was no chance of play on Day 4. Kent take 10 points for the draw and Yorkshire claim 7.

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2nds changed and Academy Match off

Unfortunately the foul weather has altered the plans of the 2nd team and Academy.

Jonny Bairstow West Indies  T20

Bairstow and Root receive Lions calls

England selectors today named Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root in a 12-man England Lions squad to face West Indies in a four day fixture at Northampton commencing Thursday May 10.

Gurman Randhawa: The rain at Harrogate means that the left-arm spinner's cricket could be washed out on four successive days

Spinner could be washed out four days on bounce

The second day of Yorkshire's three-day Second Eleven Championship match against Leicestershire at Harrogate was called off at 9.30am today - and so was tomorrow's. And this on top of Tuesday's total abandonment of the Second Eleven Trophy game between the two sides.

Anthony McGrath: Poised to lead Yorkshire in Second Eleven Trophy

No Play at Harrogate Whatsoever

Unfortunately the unremitting rain has meant that play in the 2nd XI's SEC game versus Leicestershire at Harrogate has already been abandoned completely for both today (April 26th) and tomorrow.

Bresnan ODI v Aus

Winners of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks 2012

On 11 April we ran a website competition to win one of three available 2012 Wisden Cricketers' Almanacks. As the deadline for entries has passed we have randomly picked our three correct entries...

Day 3 Ryan Sidebottom ended with 5-30 in Essex's first innings

Weather thwarts Tykes' enterprise in Essex draw

Yorkshire were thwarted by the weather, but should be praised for an adventurous declaration that, for a time, had set them on course for victory against Essex on the final day at Headingley. But the rain fell and Yorkshire take 7 points and Essex 6 from the drawn fixture.

Cracking 51: George Ross, who hit three straight sixes

ACADEMY: Ross and Rhodes 50s seal second win

Another excellent win for Yorkshire Academy – and a fine, undefeated 51 for George Ross, above, and Will Rhodes – as the Colts made the most of their pre-season “friendly” against Durham Academy at New Rover.

Josh Shaw: Four wickets in second spell turned defeat into victory

Academy paceman Shaw leads victory charge

A late killer burst from paceman Josh Shaw, above, took him to an excellent 5-17 and gave Yorkshire Academy an unexpected 10-run victory over Barnard Castle in their first outing of 2012.

The shot for the summer

Rain curtails exciting University match

The rain fell to spoil what looked like it was going to be an exciting climax to the three-day fixture at Headingley. Yorkshire were two wickets down and 180 short of the winning line when the heavens opened. The Leeds Bradford MCCU can take huge credit though for the way they played their cricket to make their county opposition fight hard.

Third time lucky: Alex Lees, who captained Yorkshire Seconds when they got on the field after two washed-out days

Yorkshire Colts face up to fiery Test pace duo

Alex Lees, above, captained Yorkshire Seconds when they got on the field after two washed-out days in their three-day friendly match against Durham at Marton. Yorkshire scored 118-9 declared and their opponents 122-1 on the final day.

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

TIM BRESNAN 'over the moon' at Wisden honour

Yorkshire and England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has been selected as one of the Five Cricketers of the Year in the 2012 edition of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack, published on Thursday 12 April.

Andrew Gale headshot in whites on pitch

CAPTAIN's (B)LOG 2012: "Plenty of Positives"

Andrew Gale's writing a regular blog this season for the Yorkshire Evening Post...

Day 4 Richard Pyrah bats one handed and falls fighting

DAY 4 REPORT: Tykes fight to earn Kent draw

MATCH DRAWN: Kent 532-9dec; Yorkshire 364 and 146-3. Yorkshire 9 points, Kent 10 points.

Anthony McGrath batting in whites

QUICK QUESTIONS No 1: Anthony McGrath

Anthony McGrath is the first Yorkshire player to face our Quick Questions. Some of his answers may surprise you.

Ajmal Shahzad

Ajmal Shahzad: "Best we've looked in a long time"

Ajmal Shahzad fought the pain barrier last season to try and make a difference in Yorkshire's relegation season, but is now fighting fit and ready for the challenges ahead in 2012.

Rich Pyrah celebrates against Durham

Richard Pyrah: "This team can go a long way"

Richard Pyrah followed Yorkshire’s success in the Caribbean alongside thousands of others via the Club’s Twitter feed, but is now back in the fold and believes Yorkshire supporters are going to see a successful Tykes team this summer.

McGrath (94) gets congratulations from Joe Root (72) after the pair fell in quick succession

McGrath & Root shine but gloom denies win

Bad ligjht saw the game end with 15 possible overs still to play and with Yorkshire 286-5 and 51 short of the winning line. The game was hard fought and will undoubtedly benefit both sides ahead of the season proper, which for Yorkshire starts at Headingley on Thursday against Kent in the LV= County Championship.

Andrew Gale and Joe Sayers talk tactics

Andrew Gale: "Excited at what's around the corner"

Andrew Gale is raring to go as the 2012 season fast approaches. He said the team is in 'a fantastic place at the minute.'

Adam Lyth hits one of 7 fours in his unbeaten 82

Lyth stakes claim in 'Derbados' chill

Although Derbyshire ran out victors by 6 wickets at the County Ground today the result was largely immaterial as Yorkshire certainly treated the 50-overs a side match played under 4-day rules as a day of practice. Adam Lyth was Yorkshire’s star as he ended unbeaten on 82 to send a later reminder to the Gillespie/Gale selection combo ahead of the season’s opener against Kent at Headingley on 5 April.

The shot for the summer

Squad say cheese at Press Day as season approaches

The Yorkshire squad were in understandably jubilant mood at Headingley today as they posed for photos and talked to the assembled media ahead of the season start next week.

The Yorkshire squad have one last word before the outdoor action commences

BARBADOS 2012 The Interviews & Videos

During the pre-season tour we'll be catching up with the Yorkshire players to get their opinions ahead of the 2012 season.

Jason Gillespie and Paul Farbrace

BARBADOS 2012 Tour ends with Derbyshire draw

There was no hint of ‘after the Lord Mayor’s show’ at North Stars are Yorkshire and Derbyshire played out a 2-day draw to bring the Barbados preseason proceedings to an end for another year.

The winning team

BARBADOS 2012 Yorkshire win Barbados Twenty20 Cup

Yorkshire have beaten the defending Barbados Twenty20 Cup champions Warwickshire in commanding style at Kensington Oval tonight. It makes it three impressive performances in the shortest form of the game and a first trophy as captain for Andrew Gale.

Andrew Gale with the trophy

BARBADOS 2012 Gale collects two awards

Not only did Andrew Gale lift the Barbados Twenty20 Cup at a presentation ceremony at the High Commissioner of Barbados's house tonight, but he also collected the player of the tournament award from Sir Garfield Sobers.

Jonny Bairstow waits to bat at Foursquare

BARBADOS 2012 Yorkshire beat Notts to make final

An Andrew Gale century, 46 from Joe Sayers, a late cameo from Anthony McGrath and a disciplined performance from the bowling attack secured Semi-Final victory at Windward earlier today and sees Yorkshire take on Warwickshire in tonight's final at Kensington Oval.

In good company - Richard Pyrah bowls against the UWI in Barbados

BARBADOS 2012 Sidebottom steers Tykes to Cup Semi

Yorkshire hit their straps at the Kensington Oval as they overpowered Derbyshire by 60 runs in their Barbados Twenty20 Cup quarter-final at Kensington Oval today. Ryan Sidebottom with 4-20 ensured the Falcons were never in the hunt in their chase of Yorkshire’s 183-8.

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BARBADOS 2012 Catches don't always win matches

Sometimes a moment happens on a cricket field that literally takes your breath away. Today produced just that when Adam Lyth pulled off the best catch I've ever seen live, but a moment of genius couldn't prevent Yorkshire losing to Nottinghamshire by 64 runs at Foursquare in the 40-over match today.

A rare moment of worry for Jonny Bairstow amidst pure brilliance

BARBADOS 2012: The Jonny & Joe show takes opener

A typically crunching 162 from Jonny Bairstow and a characteristic 125 from Joe Sayers took the game away from the Andrew Gale XI at the Foursquare Oval today and ensured the Joe Sayers XI won by 175 runs.

The Yorkshire squad have one last word before the outdoor action commences

BARBADOS 2012 Yorkshire land and we're off

The Yorkshire squad arrived in Barbados on Monday evening tired after a long flight, but determined to make the most of a fortnight’s Caribbean preparation ahead of the 2012 season.

Jaques smashes a boundary for Hobart in Big Bash

ECB provisionally clear Jaques on British passport

Yorkshire CCC received provisional permission from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today (Thursday) to play Phil Jaques as a non-overseas player on a British passport.

The Kensington Oval

Yorkshire squad for Barbados pre-season tour

The Tykes fly to Barbados on Monday in preparation for the domestic season and join Derbyshire, Hampshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire and local sides as they prepare for the challenges ahead during a fortnight of varied matches against quality opposition.

Andrew Gale batting in 2010

Andrew Gale: "Get behind us this summer!"

The Yorkshire skipper, Andrew Gale, was the latest victim of the Thursday night #twinterview Q&A on the @Yorkshireccc twitter feed. In less than 140 characters and a few @s and #s - here's how it went...

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Leaning included in Under-19 squad to Oz

The England selectors today announced a 15-man England Under 19 squad for their forthcoming tour of Australia where they will take on the host country, India and New Zealand in a quadrangular One-Day Series.

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

Bresnan in Test squad for Sri Lanka series

The England selectors today named Tim Bresnan in the England Test squad for the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka. England will play two three-day games in preparation for the two Test series against Sri Lanka beginning on 26 March.

Andrew Gale and Katherine Brunt watch a flying Drax Cup player take a diving catch

2012 Drax Cup launched by Gale and Brunt

Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale and England womens' cricketer Katherine Brunt joined pupils from Alwoodley Primary School (Drax Cup Champions 2011) and Snaith Primary School to launch this year's Drax Cup competition.

Jonny Bairstow on his way to a match winning 60 not out in Dubai

WINTER WATCH - bittersweet day for young Tykes

Jonny Bairstow reminded the world why he is considered one of the most exciting youn propsects in the game as he cracked a match winning unbeaten 60 as England levelled the 3-match t20 series against Pakistan in Dubai. Elsewhere Gary Ballance's Mid West Rhinos went down by 63 runs in the season finale one-day cup final in Zimbabwe.

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Second-team scorer goes back for the future

Yorkshire’s new Second XI scorer, Howard Clayton, will make his debut on April 11 at the same venue where he scored his very first league match almost exactly 47 years ago.

Social Media

YCCC twitter feed breaks 10K follower milestone

Yorkshire supporters threw their support behind Andrew Gale’s team yesterday as the Club’s twitter feed gained almost five hundred new followers. By late afternoon the official @Yorkshireccc feed became the first in county cricket to pass the 10,000 follower mark.

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Bresnan & Bairstow in England ODI and T20 squads

England selectors today named Tim Bresnan and Jonny Bairstow in the England ODI squad for the forthcoming series against Pakistan beginning in Abu Dhabi on Monday 13 February and the England squad for the T20 series beginning in Dubai on Thursday 23 February.

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2012 Fixtures Update

Some further details have been finalised concerning the previously advertised fixtures schedule for the forthcoming season. Please take note and make your arrangements accordingly. We don't want you turning-up at the wrong ground! Here they are….

Jaques smashes a boundary for Hobart in Big Bash

Phil Jaques retires from first-class cricket in Oz

Phil Jaques is to retire from Australian first-class cricket at the conclusion of the 2011/12 Australian domestic season. Yorkshire had signed the 32-year-old as an overseas player for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, but are now waiting on clarification from the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as to his registration status with the Club.

Tim Bresnan uses a camera

ECB renews Sky broadcasting agreement

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced a new broadcasting agreement with Sky Sports for the next four year cycle from 2014-17.

Test Match Special

BBC secure six year deal for live radio coverage

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced it had agreed a new six year deal with BBC Sport for the radio rights to broadcast ball-by-ball commentary on international cricket from 2014 to 2019.

Old Father Time

ECB Statement - Morgan Review Update

ECB today met with representatives of all 18 First Class Counties and the MCC today to discuss the recommendations made in the Morgan Review earlier this month.

Joe Root on his way to 66 in the Lions 2nd innings

Bairstow & Root in Lions squad for Sri Lanka

Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root have kept their places in a revised 15-man England Lions squad for the five match One-Day Series against Sri Lanka ‘A’ which begins next Friday.

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Gerard Brophy Benefit Season Update

From Dave Callaghan, the Chairman of the Gerard Brophy 2011 Benefit Committee...

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

Bresnan 'gutted' to be ruled out of Pakistan Tests

Yorkshire's England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the forthcoming Test series against Pakistan beginning on January 17 after his right elbow flared up during his recent return to bowling following surgery to remove a bone fragment in November.

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Venue change for home CB40 Kent fixture

It was announced before Christmas that the CB40 match between Yorkshire and Kent on 6 May would be played at Scarborough after initially being marked TBC on our website. This situation has now changed.

Social Media

Win ODI tickets with twitter and facebook

As a massive thanks for your support in 2011 we are holding a Christmas free prize draw for Headingley One-Day International tickets.

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Leaning towards Bangladesh with England U19s

ECB today announced the England Under 19 squad for the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh which begins in January. Kent all-rounder Adam Ball will captain the 15-man tour party which includes Yorkshire's Jack Leaning.

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Bairstow and Root Bangladesh bound with Lions

England selectors today announced a 16-man England Lions squad for the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh beginning in January which includes Yorkshire youngsters Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root..

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Jason Gillespie promises attacking cricket

Jason Gillespie is in Yorkshire this week as he meets his fellow coaching staff, the players and staff of YCCC and plans his February move to Leeds.

Joe Root taking his EPP chances in the sub-continent

Joe Root's 157 sees EPP to victory over Poona Club

Yorkshire’s Joe Root smashed an unbeaten 157 as England Performance Programme started life in the sub-continent with a convincing 127-run victory over Poona Club. Opening batsman Root blazed 19 fours in his 144-ball stay at the crease and was assisted by Scott Borthwick, who made 68, as the pair shared in a 6th wicket partnership of 144.

Bres v Hants LVCC 2011

England include Bresnan for Pakistan Test Series

The England selectors today announced a 16-man Test squad for the forthcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE commencing next month. Test captain Andrew Strauss will again lead the squad in what will be England's first Test series since being crowned the number one Test team in the world in August earlier this year.

Tim Bresnan celebrates another Indian wicket at Trent Bridge 2011

Tim Bresnan undergoes elbow surgery

Yorkshire and England all-rounder Tim Bresnan is expected to be fit for January's trip to the UAE to face Pakistan despite undergoing elbow surgery yesterday to remove a bone fragment from the back of his elbow.

Umpires

ECB announce first-class umpires list for 2012

Martin Saggers has been added to the ECB First Class Full List of Umpires for 2012, following the retirement of John Steele at the end of the 2011 season.

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YORKSHIRE CCC 2012 Fixtures Announced

The ECB have announced the fixture list for next season and the White Rose County’s travelling support will be gearing up for a change of scene as they follow their side’s bid for promotion back to Division One of the LV= County Championship in 2012.

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

Bresnan happy to link up with Dizzy again

Tim Bresnan has told the Bradford T&A that Yorkshire’s new 1st Team Coach Jason Gillespie is the reason he is now playing for England.

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Investec sponsor English Test cricket until 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Investec, the international Specialist Bank and Asset Manager, has agreed to become the new title sponsor of Test Match cricket for the next ten years.

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ECB Board welcomes Morgan Review

At its Board meeting held at Lord’s on 23 November, the ECB received an interim report from David Morgan concerning the domestic game.

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Andy Fogarty is 4-day groundsman of the year

The ECB today confirmed the 2011 Groundsman of the Year Awards and Andy Fogarty from Yorkshire CCC is the winner in the four-day category for his great work at Headingley.

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Gillespie, Farbrace, Dews & Damms are our coaches

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie, a Yorkshire overseas player in 2006 and 2007, has been appointed as Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s new 1st Team Coach. The 36-year-old, currently coaching the Mid West Rhinos franchise in Zimbabwe, will work closely with Director of Professional Cricket Martyn Moxon and spearheads a new coaching team which also includes Paul Farbrace as 2nd Team Coach. Ian Dews, previously Director of Cricket Operations since 2007, takes the new role of Director of Cricket Development and will be assisted by Richard Damms who has been appointed as the new Development Manager.

Phil Jaques

Yorkshire sign Jaques for 2012 promotion charge

Phil Jaques, who played for Yorkshire in 2004 and in 2005 when he was a key man in Yorkshire’s promotion back to the Championship top-flight, has re-signed for the Club for the 2012 and 2013 seasons as an overseas batsman. The left-handed top order run machine joins an Andrew Gale side bidding for a quick return to Division One of the LV= County Championship.

Andrew Gale

Gale, Root and Ashraf commit future to Yorkshire

Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale has signed an extension to his existing contract that will see him play for Yorkshire until at least the end of the 2014 season. The 27-year-old left-hander enjoyed his most productive season with the bat in 2010, but was rocked by a broken arm that saw him miss the business end of the summer and meant he watched his side relegated from Division One of the LV= County Championship from the sidelines.

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Fond Farwells to Oldham, Sharp, White and Blain

The Club advertised the four positions to fill the new coaching structure in October and sought applications from external candidates and from the incumbents of the previous coaching regime. While the Club looks forward to the future it is with regret that we say goodbye to four very popular men with a passion for Yorkshire cricket who have given significant service to the Club.

Bres in T20 action for England

ODI tickets now on general sale

England v West Indies at Headingley Friday 22nd June 2012

Jonny Bairstow Cardiff ODI

Bairstow wins another award

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow has added another trophy to his fast growing collection by picking up the NBC Denis Compton award for 2011.

Jacques Rudolph celebrates another hundred

Rudolph: Yorkshire got "my joy back"

Jacques Rudolph has told South African journalists that he has regained his love for the game of cricket after playing for Yorkshire and he believes he is a far better player after a successful stint in English county cricket.

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Pro Coach Education - position available

Pro Coach Education work closely with Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, the official cricket coaching supplier of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club. An exciting new position has become available as Business Development Manager for Pro Coach Education.

Fred Trueman

Chris Waters on his Fred Trueman Biography Part 4

Fred Trueman is a genuine legend and a cricketing hero to many, not just within the White Rose County. The man tasked with the job of writing ‘FRED TRUEMAN – THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY’ is Yorkshire Post Cricket Correspondent, Chris Waters, who speaks to the YCCC website in a four part interview...

Fred Trueman

Chris Waters on his Fred Trueman Biography Part 3

Fred Trueman is a genuine legend and a cricketing hero to many, not just within the White Rose County. The man tasked with the job of writing ‘FRED TRUEMAN – THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY’ is Yorkshire Post Cricket Correspondent, Chris Waters, who speaks to the YCCC website in a four part interview...

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Craig White has been a 'wonderful servant' to YCCC

Martyn Moxon has described Craig White as a wonderful servant to Yorkshire CCC after the former captain and all-rounder left the Club after 21-years at Headingley Carnegie. Craig is now targeting a career as an international umpire after deciding not to re-apply for his position as 1st Team coach. Everyone at the Club he has served with such distinction wishes him well in the future.

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Chris Waters on his Fred Trueman Biography Part 2

Fred Trueman is a genuine legend and a cricketing hero to many, not just within the White Rose County. The man tasked with the job of writing ‘FRED TRUEMAN – THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY’ is Yorkshire Post Cricket Correspondent, Chris Waters, who speaks to the YCCC website in a four part interview...

Fred Trueman

Chris Waters on his Fred Trueman Biography Part 1

Fred Trueman is a genuine legend and a cricketing hero to many, not just within the White Rose County. The man tasked with the job of writing ‘FRED TRUEMAN – THE AUTHORISED BIOGRAPHY’ is Yorkshire Post Cricket Correspondent, Chris Waters, who speaks to the YCCC website in a four part interview...

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Hardcastle and YP pick up ECB Journalism Awards

ECB today announced the winners of the County Cricket Journalism Awards – a new competition designed to recognise outstanding contributions towards the coverage of domestic cricket during the 2011 County season and Yorkshire recipients feature heavily.

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Headingley Ashes hero Graham Dilley dies at 52

Graham Dilley, who has died of cancer aged 52, was a tall, blond fast bowler who captured 138 Test wickets in 41 appearances for England - but one of his greatest moments came as a batsman in the astonishing Ashes encounter at Headingley in 1981.

Joe Root on his way to 66 in the Lions 2nd innings

England Performance Programme squads announced

ECB today announced details of the 2011/12 England Performance Programme which sees two squads of players identified as having the potential to play key roles for England going forward undertaking training blocks in Loughborough, India, South Africa and Sri Lanka during the winter months.

David Wainwright LVCC from behind at Scarborough 2009

David Wainwright joins Derbyshire on 2-year deal

David Wainwright has signed a two-year deal with Derbyshire after leaving Yorkshire last week.

Jonny Bairstow celebrates his second first-class century

Bresnan and Bairstow on Indian ODI tour

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan and Jonny Bairstow have been included in a 15-man squad for the One-Day International tour of India in October. The four week tour includes five One-Day Internationals and an international Twenty20 fixture against India.

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List of future Headingley Internationals announced

Yorkshire CCC today had confirmation of the make-up of the Tests and ODIs to be played at Headingley between 2012 and 2016 and its enough to make your mouth water.

Jonny Bairstow on his way to a fine 109*

Bairstow is CWC Young Cricketer of the Year

Yorkshire's Jonny Bairstow continues to rack up the awards this season with the latest one being the Cricket Writers' Club Young Cricketer of the Year for 2011.

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Yorkshire learn CB40 group draw

Yorkshire has been drawn in Group C for next year's CB40 competition with Derbyshire, Warwickshire and this year's semi finalists, Sussex.

Jonny Bairstow celebrates his second first-class century

Bairstow and Bresnan in England t20 squad

The England selectors today announced Tim Bresnan and Jonny Bairstow in the England squad for the forthcoming two match NatWest International Twenty20 Series against West Indies commencing on Friday 23rd September at the Kia Oval.

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

Tim Bresnan awarded an England central contract

The England selectors have announced that Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan is one of 13 players to be awarded 12-month central contracts for the period from October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012.

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Yorkshire's Championship relegation confirmed

Bad news today when Kemar Roach bowled Durham's Will Smith to claim Worcestershire's third wicket against Durham to give the Pears their first bowling bonus point and condemn Yorkshire to relegation from Division One of the LV= County Championship.

Jack Leaning: Held the Academy together to complete a fine run of success

Jack Leaning 71 not out as Academy finish fourth

Jack Leaning, pictured, maintained his fine form with 71 not out as Yorkshire Academy beat Barnsley by six wickets to finish fourth in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Jonny Bairstow is awarded the Player of the Year Award by Andrew Gale

Tykes restore some pride with 6 wicket win

Yorkshire have beaten Somerset by 6 wickets after their best display of the season ended the summer on a high. It is the first Yorkshire win at Headingley for 14 months and the season is still alive...JUST!

Jonny Bairstow is awarded the Player of the Year Award by Andrew Gale

Bairstow crowned Yorkshire's Player of the Year

Jonny Bairstow picked up the Macmillan Player of the Year Award 2011 in a ceremony during the lunch break on the final day of Yorkshire's match against Somerset at Headingley.

David Graveney: Headingley lunch for former England cricket chairman

Yorkshire former players among old-time greats

Yorkshire players from a previous generation were among members of the Professional Cricketers’ Association including former England chairman David Graveney, pictured, who attended their annual lunch at Headingley Carnegie today.

Silver for Yorkshire Academy: Skipper and Coach John Blain holds the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup aloft after Saturday's triumph over Scarborough at Weetwood. To the extreme right is opener Alex Lees, who has captained the side on a number of occasions this season - and who has made his first-team debut in the CB40 competition. The full team with names caption is the first picture in this gallery

The young ones put silver in Yorkshire cabinet

Yorkshire have silverware on the table! Twice! Hard on the heels of their triumph in the Under-17s National County Championship knockout competition they ran away with the giant Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup on Sunday.

Joe Sayers was peppered with the Anderson short delivery

Darkness descends as draw denies grandstand finish

Yorkshire set Warwickshire 349 to win on the final day at Edgbaston but bad light ended play with 3 wickets down and Warwickshire requiring 135 from 20.4 overs. It is difficult now to see how the Tykes can avoid relegation.

Out of date! Yorkshire Academy have won twice since this early version of tomorrow's programme was output.

This is the day a winning Academy go for silver

This is the day of all the year! The day when Yorkshire really could have silverware on the table! Yorkshire Academy play Scarborough at Weetwood in the final of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup - so be there for 12 noon.

Iain Wardlaw: An eye to the future.

Yorkshire bowlers put down markers for future

Fast bowler Iain Wardlaw, pictured, chipped in with a five-for and Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Gurman Randhawa picked up four-fors as Yorkshire Second Eleven beat MCC Young Cricketers by 72 runs in their end-of-season “friendly”.

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Vote now for your Macmillan Player of the Season

The Club have collected nominations from followers of the Official Club Twitter feed and the top 7 nominees have been included in our poll vote for this season's Macmillan Cancer Support Player of the Season Award.

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Yorkshire end one-day summer on a high

Yorkshire’s one-day season came to a winning close with a 6 wicket win over Worcestershire Royals which sees them end their Group A campaign in 6th place and leaves Worcestershire in bottom place. Yorkshire have won 3 of their last 4 matches in this year’s competition and played some great List A cricket during that period.

Jack Leaning: Fresh from his 150 not out, Jack takes charge...and wins...

Leaning takes the helm - and Academy go fourth

Fresh from his 150 not out for Yorkshire Seconds last week and his 44 in Saturday’s victorious run chase against top-of-the-table York in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League, Jack Leaning captained the Academy for the first time this year for the Bank Holiday match – and saw his side win by 79 runs.

Ajmal Shahzad: Opened the batting and the bowling

Academy's thrilling run chase pips table-toppers

Fast bowler Ajmal Shahzad, pictured, enjoyed a workout with Yorkshire Academy yesterday to test his fitness before this week’s first-team matches – and helped the Colts to a six-wicket victory over top-of-the-table York in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Geoff Cope: Former Yorkshire and England off-spinner and Yorkshire Chairman

Your chance to dine out with Yorkshire greats

You can meet the greats of Yorkshire cricket at the Players’ Association annual dinner which this year is being held at Headingley Carnegie on Wednesday, November 2.

Tim Bresnan 5-48 in World Cup v India

England name squads for India ODIs & T20

The England selectors today announced Tim Bresnan in the England squads for the forthcoming NatWest International Twenty20 fixture against India - Old Trafford, Wednesday August 31 - and the NatWest Series against India commencing at Chester-le-Street on Saturday September 3.

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England v South Africa Test Match 2012

All Yorkshire CCC Member reservation forms received by the Club for the above Test Match have now been processed. Any Member wishing to obtain details of which tickets they have been reserved for them for this match can do so by contacting the Ticket Office at Headingley either in person or by calling 0871-971-1222. Full details of tickets allocated will be sent out with the 2012 Membership renewal pack that will be sent outward after the end of the season.

Jack Leaning: Fresh from his 150 not out, Jack takes charge...and wins...

Leaning piles on 150, but the Seconds go winless

First-team hopeful Adam Lyth, pictured, hit 75...but the batting glory belonged to Jack Leaning, who at 16 years of age piled on an undefeated 150 as the last Championship match of the season saw Yorkshire Seconds return to the scene of their Trophy win over Worcestershire the previous day.

Joe Sayers batting on the morning of Day 1 against Warwickshire

The Bears maul Tykes on Day 3 to go second

Warwickshire won by an innings and 58 runs...

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

Join Bresnan, Brunt & Gunn at CricketForce weekend

England players Tim Bresnan, Katherine Brunt and Jenny Gunn will attend Copley Cricket Club on Sunday - adding their support to the NatWest CricketForce Fundraiser initiative that runs over the bank holiday weekend (27th-29th August).

Oliver Hannon-Dalby: Clean bowled four of his five victims

Oliver Hannon-Dalby 5-29 in winning battle Royal

Paceman Oliver Hannon-Dalby, pictured, turned in a match-winning 5-29 as the last Trophy match of the season saw Yorkshire Seconds pitch up for a battle royal at Worcester.

Yorkshire Diamond: President Raymond Illingworth, second left, with  Clifford Gregg, of the Supporters’ Committee, Secretary Paul Chapman and Chairwoman Charlotte Evers

Supporters in Diamond tribute to President

Yorkshire President Raymond Illingworth holds a framed copy of the scorecard which recorded his Yorkshire debut on August 18, 1951, in the Championship match against Hampshire at what is now Headingley Carnegie.

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U15s Pipped to Title by Surrey

Andy Rowsell's U15s team once again came tantalisingly close to winning the National Final at Oakham School. However, they came up just short against Surrey in a gripping encounter. Here are Andy's match reports.

Jacques Rudolph celebrates his century

Rudolph ton dents Sharks CB40 hopes

A wonderful 132 not out by Yorkshire captain Jacques Rudolph saw Yorkshire post their second highest 40-over score of 302-4 to beat top of the table Sussex by 35 runs in front of a 6,500 crowd at North Marine Road, Scarborough.

Alex Lilley: Magnificent 7-15 puts Yorkshire in sight of some silver

Academy up for the Cup thanks to superb Lilley

Alex Lilley, pictured, toppled top-of-the-table York with a magnificent seven-wicket haul to take Yorkshire Academy through their long-awaited Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup semi-final at Weetwood today.

Joe Root leaves the field with 160 to his name

Gallant Tykes just short in brave run chase

Your online cricket correspondent is extremely proud of this Yorkshire side after an epic final session saw them come within a whisker of chasing down 344 runs in 55 overs. Both sides take 9 points and a great deal of credit for the way in which the match was played. Jacques Rudolph's 120 and Joe Sayers 84 unfortunately was not enough to see the Tykes home as they ended on 312-6 and shook hands with an over still to play.

Jonny Bairstow celebrates his double century

Bairstow gets England call for Ireland ODI

The England selectors today announced the One-Day International squad to play Ireland in Dublin on Thursday August 25. Eoin Morgan has been named captain of a 13-man England squad and Jonny Bairstow called up for the first time to the full England side.

Alex Lees: Captain's catch, captain's innings and maximum points

Brilliant curtain-raiser for today's Cup semi

Juggernaut bowling and fielding followed by chanceless batting saw Yorkshire Academy to an excellent eight-point 10-wicket victory at Doncaster in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League before today's Cup semi-final at Weetwood.

Adam Lyth: Half-century and century timely reminders to first-team skipper

Adam Lyth 54 and 103 in Seconds' first ever tie

Yorkshire have played 563 matches in the Second Eleven Championship - Leicestershire 170 more - and for both counties there has been a zero in the results column marked “Ties”. Until, that is, the nineteenth day of August, 2011.

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U17s Progress to Final

The U17s beat their Warwickshire counterparts by 6 wickets at Weetwood yesterday to earn themselves a place in the National Final.

Alex Lees: Backbone 65 with two fours and three sixes.

Do-or-die Foxcub record snares the White Rosebuds

It took a record-breaking ninth-wicket stand for Leicestershire to win their Second Eleven Trophy match against Yorkshire at Grace Road – wicket-keeper Ed Eckersley and opening-bowler Alex Wyatt came together with at 80-8 in the 22nd over...a do-or-die situation if ever there was one...and they did it.

Andrew Gale won an important toss and hit a crucial 72

Andrew Gale to miss the rest of the season

Yorkshire skipper, Andrew Gale, will miss the rest of the season with a broken right arm.

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U17s Semi-Final 16th - 17th August

Yorkshire's U17s take on their Warwickshire counterparts in a 2-day semi-final match this week.

Gary Ballance hits over the top

Guptil leads Falcons home by 6 wickets in CB40

An unbeaten century by New Zealander Martin Guptil saw Derbyshire home by 6 wickets in Chesterfield. It was a familiar tale for the Tykes who, despite 75 from Jacques Rudolph and 81 not out from Gary Ballance, fell short of a truly competitive total. The Tykes, with an inexperienced bowling line-up, were never able to exert control and will want to forget this year's CB40 competition.

Gerard Brophy: Made it look as though Yorkshire could win

Game of forfeits leaves Yorkshire under weather

Beneficiary Gerard Brophy, pictured, ran to an undefeated 65, but Yorkshire Second Eleven were saved by the weather and were lucky to escape with a draw after a wretched game of forfeits that was their Championship match with Northamptonshire at Headingley Carnegie.

Alex Lees: Cracking 50 as he skippered Academy to eight points

Skipper Lees 50, Lilley 4-15 as Academy clean up

Skipper Alex Lees, pictured, top-scored with 50 when Yorkshire Academy overwhelmed Sheffield Collegiate by six wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

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Yorkshire triumph at Lord's by 22 runs in CB40

It may be regarded as too little too late, but Yorkshire Carnegie, led by a superb 114 from Jonny Bairstow, put in an excellent performance at Lord's to beat Middlesex Panthers by 22 runs in the CB40.

Iain Wardlaw: 4-10 in 12 balls to end trough of defeat

Storming Wardlaw ends Seconds' run of defeats

Paceman Iain Wardlaw, pictured, brought Yorkshire Second Eleven their first victory for almost three months with a 4-10 spell in 12 balls to despatch Northamptonshire by 37 runs in the 40-over Trophy competition.

Joe Root on his way to 66 in the Lions 2nd innings

England Lions send for Root ahead of one-dayers

Joe Root joins Jonny Bairstow in the England Lions one-day squad after the England selectors today announced two changes to the squad to face Sri Lanka A in a three match series beginning at Worcester on Friday 12 August.

Ashraf celebrates a wicket

Ashraf stars as Development XI lose to Sri Lanka A

Moin Ashraf did himself no harm as his 6 overs for the England Development XI saw him take 2-25. Ashraf helped the Development XI restrict Sri Lanka A to 165-9 in their rain reduced 31 overs. The England side lost by 6 runs when they could only make 159-6 in response at Old Trafford.

Home and away: Yorkshire Academy should have played at Hull and Weetwood this weekend, but at either venue the picture was the same

Young Academy hopefuls in double heartbreak

A heartbreaking weekend for the young hopefuls of Yorkshire Academy saw not a ball bowled in either of their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League games.

Trescothick gets to a fine hundred, but as to carry on

PCA 2011 MVP Rankings Latest

Adil Rashid is the highest Yorkshire player in this season’s PCA County MVP (Most Valuable Player) standings.

Ground View ahead of Day 1

Partnership, pitch and 6 points in Hampshire draw

Yorkshire faced just 40-minutes to bat at the end of Day 4 once Hampshire declared 67-runs ahead after posting 599-3 in response to Yorkshire's 532. They comfortably survived on a pitch that got better for batting as the game progressed and take 6 points from the match to Hampshire's 9. The Tykes go 17 points clear of the relegation zone, although 8th placed Worcestershire have two games in hand.

Tim Bresnan leaves the field after playing an instrumental part in England's win over India

Brilliant Bresnan beats India on Yorkshire Day

Tim Bresnan made it a Yorkshire Day to remember and has surely cemented his place in the England Test team after a stunning all-round display as England beat India in the 2nd Test at Trent Bridge.

Amstelveen

Tykes talk 'Double Dutch' as Netherlands dominate

Netherlands did the CB40 double over Yorkshire at Amstelveen in a display that Martyn Moxon described later as 'totally unacceptable'. The Tykes were never at the races in a batting display that meandered woefully and in the field where chances went begging. Credit to Netherlands however who fully deserved this summers bragging rights as they continue to grow the sport of cricket in their country.

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Eight-point eight-wicket victory for the Academy

George Ross and Jonathon Tattersall led the batting and David Girling picked up four wickets as Yorkshire Academy romped to an eight-point eight-wicket win over Driffield in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League

Anthony McGrath: Another century and a half-century...but whither the White Rosebuds?

Another McGrath 'ton' - but a Red Rose double

Anthony McGrath, pictured, weighed in with a century and a half-century...and first-teamer Joe Root made 100 in the two innings – but Lancashire won the Second Eleven Championship clash by three wickets to complete a week’s Roses double.

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Sharks end Tykes CB40 dreams with Hove win

Yorkshire were defeated by 76 runs at Hove as their CB40 campaign was derailed by the Sussex Sharks. Andrew Gale later admitted his side had been 'outplayed' by the in form side in Group A and Yorkshire's attention must now turn solely to Division One survival in the LV= County Championship.

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England Lions v Sri Lanka A at Scarborough

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Callum Geldart: Ten fours in 85 and a record in vain

Rosebud record-setters let down by the rest

A record-breaking third-wicket partnership in the Second Eleven Trophy for Yorkshire against Lancashire by Callum Geldart, pictured, and Gerard Brophy could only flatter to deceive.

Joe Root and Gary Ballance leave the field after securing the win

Bairstow and Root set to make Lions roar

England selectors today named Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root a 12-man squad for the four-day match against Sri Lanka A beginning on 2nd August in Scarborough.

Alex Lees: Century on Saturday...Academy's only wicket to fall on Sunday

Tattersall triumphs with wickets and runs

Alex Lees, pictured, hit a century on Saturday - then had the doubtful distinction of being the only Yorkshire Academy wicket to fall as they trounced Cleethorpes by nine wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League on Sunday.

Richard Pyrah leaves the field after scoring 117 - a Championship best

Valiant Yorkshire fall short by 23 Roses runs

It was another 'so nearly' for Yorkshire who staged a staggering comeback against Lancashire at Headingley only to fall 24 runs short of claiming what would have been one of the most memorable victories in their history. Yorkshire take 4 points from the match and Lancashire 22.

Jacques Rudolph all smiles ahead of his return to Yorkshire colours

Jacques Back!!

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Ajmal Shahzad celebrates a wonderful catch

Yorkshire 196-7, Middlesex 197-4 (30 overs)

With two new batsmen at the crease Sidebottom, who never gives up, charged in with the Headingley faithful wondering whether there was to be a sting in the tail of the match, but the slow start with bat and poor fielding in the opening overs with the ball had given the Tykes too much to do.

Double washout: A desperately disappointed Yorkshire Academy squad lost both their League and Cup matches to the rain this weekend

Academy hopefuls suffer League and Cup washout

It was a double washout for Yorkshire Academy this weekend when their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup semi-final clash with York at Weetwood was called off at 1.15pm today after more rain last night and this morning.

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Tim Bresnan is back in England's Test squad

Stuart Broad has kept his place in England's Test squad while Tim Bresnan has been recalled ahead of Steven Finn for the opening match against India, at Lord's, on July 21.

Andrew Gale loses his wicket as the Foxes celebrate

Carnegie beat Falcons to end t20 on high

Yorkshire sought and gained revenge for two earlier season defeats to Derbyshire this summer, a team Andrew Gale described a their ‘bogey team’, but the victory came in the last match for both sides in this years Friends Life t20.

David Wainwright: 180 with 30 fours in 179 minutes

Ill luck of the Irish as Yorkshire run amok

Three centuries - David Wainwright, pictured, with 180, Alex Lees 138 and Gerard Brophy 118 – set up Yorkshire’s victory by an innings and 75 runs when the Seconds welcomed Ireland A to a new-look St George’s Road, Harrogate.

Joe Root and Gary Ballance leave the field after securing the win

Yorkshire seal Scarborough win by 6 wickets

Yorkshire hit the 54 runs required to win with the loss of one wicket as victory was secured by 6 wickets. Joe Root finished unbeaten on 52 not out as Yorkshire lifted themselves out of the relegation zone.

Jonny Bairstow receives his county cap from Andrew Gale

Jonny Bairstow awarded his county cap

Jonny Bairstow was awarded his 1st XI County Cap ahead of Day 1 of the Yorkshire v Worcestershire LV= County Championship match at Scarborough. It is rich reward for the 21-year-old who has been a more than consistent performer for the White Rose county since he debuted in June 2009.

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Pyrah 5-16 in Durham Scarborough t20 cracker

Richard Pyrah claimed Yorkshire's first 4-for in t20 cricket as Yorkshire beat Durham by 3 wickets in the first ever t20 match to be played by the White Rose county in Scarborough. The victory keeps Yorkshire’s Quarter-Final hopes alive – just!

Anthony McGrath: 90 with 12 fours and two wickets

All-rounder McGrath sees Academy into semis

Anthony McGrath, pictured, weighed in with 90 and two wickets as Yorkshire Academy thrashed Hull by 160 runs to go through to the semi-final of the Solly Sports Yorkshire County Premier League Cup at Weetwood next Sunday.

Rained off today: Yorkshire Academy hope that Weetwood can dry out for tomorrow's Cup clash

Rained-off Academy look to Cup hopes tomorrow

Heavy rain yesterday and during the night meant that today's Yorkshire Academy match against Scarborough in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League was called off as early as 8.30am.

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Rain robs Tykes of Durham chance

The rain stopped just before 7pm and the umpires inspected half an hour later with a view to playing a reduced game, but the cut off time of 7.58pm (to play the minimum of 5 overs a side) was reached and the groundstaff were beaten despite their efforts.

Andrew McDonald hit an unbeaten 96 for the Foxes

Foxes take the points as Tyke's fight fails

The story of Yorkshire's season continued at Headingley as they battled hard, played some good cricket, but ultimately failed to take the spoils. Leicestershire Foxes won by 18 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system to book their placed in the last-eight as the Tykes failed to cahse down a revised target of 193 in a 19-over-a-side rained reduced game.

Anthony McGrath: 186 with 25 fours and a six

McGrath 186, Root 103* - but pity the bowlers

Skipper Anthony McGrath, pictured, blasted 100 in fours – and a six as well – in his first-innings 186 for Yorkshire Seconds in their first Championship clash with MCC Universities at York.

Azeem Rafiq dismissed Steven Croft

Macmillan Roses t20 shirt auction raises £2,141

The auction of the Yorkshire Carnegie player worn one-off green Roses t20 shirts have raised £2,141 plus online donations for Macmillan Cancer Support. The shirts worn when the Tykes beat Lancashire at Headingley on 17 June had been signed by all 13 players in the squad and were sold via the Yorkshire CCC Twitter feed.

Ben Sanderson: Bowling, catching and batting to see his side to maximum points

Sanderson rocks mates with all-round display

All-rounder Ben Sanderson, pictured, was to the fore with two wickets, a catch and 64 not out as his club, Rotherham Town, despatched Yorkshire Academy by five wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

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Outlaws steal points as Wardlaw impresses on debut

Yorkshire's faint hopes of reaching the Friends Life t20 Quarter-Finals now look remote after they suffered a 6 wicket defeat to the Nottinghamshire Outlaws.

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I'm here, says McGrath with a glorious century

Anthony McGrath, pictured, blasted his way to 107 with 10 fours and four sixes in an outing with Yorkshire Academy – but he could not prevent Academy’s five-wicket defeat by Castleford in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

3 wkts in the Bears innings for 6 runs but not enough to win the game

Tykes show steel in Northants win

Yorkshire kept their t20 hopes alive with a 12-run win over Northants Steelbacks at Wantage Road despite collapsing from 87-1 to 144 all out from their 20 overs. The Steelbacks skipper, Andrew Hall took 4-23 after Joe Sayers belied his tag as a 4-day blocker to smash 44 runs off 34 balls to claim the Man of the Match award.

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James Stuart the Academy bright spot as Scots win

A fine 57 not out by middle-order batsman James Stuart was the one breath of fresh air for Yorkshire Academy in their four-wicket “Friendly” defeat by Scotland.

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England face an uphill task to beat Sri Lanka in the Second ODI at a packed Headingley today. The tourists posted an impressive first innings total and are 4/9 to level the series after suffering a crushing defeat at the Kia Oval on Tuesday.

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Foxes hunt down humbled Tykes in FLt20

Second placed Leicestershire consolidated their position at the top-end of the Northern Group with an 8-wicket win over Yorkshire at Grace Road. In t20 terms Yorkshire were soundly beaten as the Foxes got home with 22 balls to spare.

Alex Lees: Captain's innings of 72 not out and a much-needed victory

Lees and his boys show Yorkshire how to win

Victory-starved Yorkshire have something to celebrate – the Academy beat Appleby Frodingham by eight wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League yesterday.

David Wainwright LVCC from behind at Scarborough 2009

Derbyshire sign Wainwright on loan

Yorkshire spinner David Wainwright will join Derbyshire on a month’s loan on 2nd July. The 26-year-old left-arm spinner will provide cover while Tom Knight represents England Under 19’s in the One Day International Series against South Africa.

Andrew Gale's blistering 54 was top-class at the top of the order

Royals gain New Road t20 revenge

Yorkshire could have reached 3rd place with a win at New Road, but it is Worcestershire who find themselves in the top-four in the North Group after a 41-run victory.

Richard Wilkinson: 6-55 against his old squad

Yorkshire 'old boy' has the Academy in a spin

Former Yorkshire off-spinner Richard Wilkinson, pictured, created havoc with his old squad when he took 6-55 as Barnsley beat the Academy by two wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

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Rain robs Tykes of Bears revenge mission

Rain ruined Yorkshire’s chances of avenging their opening Friends Life t20 defeat to Warwickshire at Headingley. The Bears had reached 138-5 in the 18 overs possible and it was a shame as the match was nicely set up for a Yorkshire run chase after they had won the toss and asked Warwickshire to bat first.

Callum Geldart: His spinners were overshadowed by the Red Rose

Red Rose Academy leave Geldart's colts in a spin

Callum Geldart, pictured, had a difficult two days when he captained Yorkshire Academy in their “friendly” match against the Red Rose rivals. Lancashire Academy bowled and batted better than Yorkshire after a stoppage for rain on Day 1, and finally won a one-innings encounter by six wickets.

David Wainwright: Top score 43 with five fours

Wainwright and Blain's record fails to set test

An unbroken record-breaking ninth-wicket partnership of 52 rescued Yorkshire from a poorish score and took them to a passable total in their Second Eleven Trophy match against Durham at Darlington – but they still went down by six wickets?

Joe Sayers: Only the third to carry his bat through a Yorkshire innings

Joe Sayers carries his bat with Yorkshire on rack

Rain played havoc with the Second Eleven Championship match at Darlington, when Yorkshire and Durham continued their joust. There was one break on Day 1 which wiped out 35 overs, three breaks on Day 2 which cost 60 overs, and Day 3 was washed out. The elements saved Yorkshire from total ignominy.

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Falcons end Carnegie's run with 12-run t20 win

The Derbyshire Falcons grabbed the points at Headingley by 12 runs to end Yorkshire’s recent run of wins in the Friends Life t20.

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Gale ton seals Durham draw as Tykes slip to 8th

Yorkshire 185 & 280-4dec. Durham 408-8dec. MATCH DRAWN. Yorkshire take 5 points and Durham 11.

John Blain: Yorkshire captain with two wickets and a run-out

All-round captain too much for Blain's boys

Two wickets and a run-out by Yorkshire Academy coach and captain John Blain, pictured, were not enough to stop Sheffield United in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Mixed weekend: The Academy were able to complete their Yorkshire League fixture at Weetwood on Saturday...but the Sunday Round 2 clash with Hull in the League Cup had to be postponed

Rain keeps the Academy waiting for Cup clash

Rain led to the postponement of Yorkshire Academy's Round 2 clash with Hull at Weetwood in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premnier League Cup.

Azeem Rafiq dismissed Steven Croft

Gale leads Tykes to t20 Roses double

Yorkshire Carnegie completed a Roses t20 double over their Rose rivals at Headingley with an excellent all-round display that thrilled an excited Headingley crowd. When the dangerous Jordan Clark was run out attempting to get the strike after Gary Keedy missed the first ball of the final over it sparked scenes of Tykes jubilation as victory was secured by 11 runs.

Joe Root: 126 and stand of 198 with Alex Lees

Root 126 - but whirlwind No. 9 ton steals show

Joe Root, pictured, cruised to 126 – but a rapid-fire century from a No. 9 batsman was the highlight of Yorkshire’s Second Eleven Championship match against Derbyshire that petered out into a draw on the third evening at Stamford Bridge.

Adam Lyth: Southern Group's Young Player of the Year 2010

Young Cricketer of Year award for Adam Lyth

Yorkshire CCC Southern Group have named left-hand batsman Adam Lyth, pictured, as the winner of their Neil Lloyd Award for the Young Cricketer of the Year 2010.

Gerard Brophy: Blow to his hand caused umpires to suspend play

Match abandoned after blow to Brophy's hand

A blow to Yorkshire wicket-keeper/batsman Gerard Brophy’s glove brought the suspension and then abandonment of Yorkshire’s Second Eleven Trophy match against Derbyshire at Marske-by-the-Sea. One point to each side.

Andrew Gale's blistering 54 was top-class at the top of the order

Steelbacks match abandoned - no result

Unfortunately the rain intervened at Headingley and there was no play in the match between Yorkshire and Northants. 1 point apiece does lift the Tykes into the top four in the Northern Division.

John Blain: Coach and captain who took four wickets and saw his Colts reverse their fortunes

Topsy-turvy Academy kill giants York with pace

Last week Yorkshire Academy lost to bottom-of-the-table Doncaster Town in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League...this week the Colts of coach and skipper John Blain, pictured, beat top-of-the-table York by 148 runs.

Andrew Gale's blistering 54 was top-class at the top of the order

Rampant Rafiq ruins Red Rose recovery

Yorkshire made it two wins in two Friends Life t20 matches with a tense victory over Roses rivals Lancashire at Old Trafford. The White Rose county held off a spirited Red Rose fightback to take the points by 2 runs in the final over.

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Carnegie edge 2 run Pears win - only just!

Yorkshire gained their first victory of the season in the Friends Life t20 North Group but the first win at Headingley since mid last summer had to wait to be sealed on the last ball of the game. Victory by 2 runs over Worcestershire will buoy Andrew Gale’s side ahead of tomorrow’s Roses clash at Old Trafford.

Joe Sayers: Championship batsman who showed the Twenty20 way

Sayers shows the way but Seconds crash out of T20

A cracking 56 from opener Joe Sayers, pictured, with six fours and two sixes proved a classic example of a correct batsman adapting his style to the shortest format – but Yorkshire Seconds are out of their Twenty20 competition.

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Gerard Brophy urges players to get 'winning habit'

Gerard Brophy, speaking to BBC Radio Leeds, has said the players are to blame for a disappointing start to Yorkshire's season.

3 wkts in the Bears innings for 6 runs but not enough to win the game

Outlaws steal points in 53 run t20 victory

The Notts Outlaws thumped their highest total in t20 cricket at Trent Bridge as they beat Yorkshire Carnegie by 53 runs. Yorkshire, who would have needed to break their own record run tally to take the points ran out of steam as the required run-rate spiralled.

Alex Lees: Six fours and a six in his top-scpre 39

Academy batsmen leave bowlers too much to do

A disappointing weekend for Yorkshire continued when Doncaster Town beat the Academy by four wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Alex Lilley: His top score 45 could not mask a reecord-breaking defeat for Yorkshire Seconds

Lilley 45 - but a record defeat for the Seconds

Aex Lilley, pictured, top-scored with 45, but a worrying period for Yorkshire was not helped yesterday when the Seconds went down by 169 runs to Unicorns A, a record-breaking defeat in the Second Eleven Trophy competition.

Andrew Gale's blistering 54 was top-class at the top of the order

Bears claw back to take t20 win

The Warwickshire Bears ran out winners at Headingley on Friday night as Yorkshire’s opening match started with a bang, but ended with a whimper.

Cricket in the beautiful grounds of Longhirst Hall

Leaning 81 - but a tough three days at the office

A sound 81 not out from Jack Leaning was the performance to savour in Yorkshire’s defeat by an innings and 10 runs at the hands of their Durham counterparts – Yorkshire’s first failure at Longhirst Hall, above, for a number of years.

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Twenty20 cricket starts tonight!

The excitement of Friends Life twenty20 cricket is back this week! The fun starts at Headingley on Friday 3rd June when Yorkshire Carnegie take on the Warwickshire Bears. Sunshine, sixes, good company - where else would you rather be at 5.40pm tonight?

Jonny Bairstow sweeps Panesaar for four in the second innings

Ballance and Bairstow secure hard earned Hove draw

Fantastic fight from Gary Ballance who batted for almost 4 hours for his career best 73 not out secured a gritty draw for the Tykes against Sussex. Yorkshire take 5 points and Sussex 10 from Hove. It's been a tough fortnight, but there's plenty of resilience in this Yorkshire side and this could prove a hugely important day in Yorkshire's season.

Alex Lees: Wonderful weekend in the League and T20

Fine weekend for Alex Lees - but it's Craven again

Alex Lees, pictured, maintained his wonderful weekend with the bat as Yorkshire Academy easily beat Castleford in their first game of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League T20 Qualifying Round.

Alex Lees: 102 not out with 10 fours. A captain's innings finely paced and in full control

Magnificent Lees makes it four on the bounce

Skipper and opening batsman Alex Lees, pictured, held Yorkshire Academy together with 102 not out and piloted them to six points after they had nearly lost their grip on Sheffield Collegiate in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Trescothick gets to a fine hundred, but as to carry on

Ten wicket Taunton terror for Tykes

Sometimes in sport you have to stand back and appluad the opposition. As Somerset rain out victors by 10 wickets at Taunton, today was one of those days as Marcus Trescothick demonstrated why he is the finest batsman on the county circuit.

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100 and three wickets for Ross in Academy triumph

George Ross will remember yesterday’s trip to Barnsley for his century in 79 minutes and three wickets as Yorkshire Academy trounced their Derby counterparts by 122 runs.

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7 wicket win for Carnegie over Pears at New Road

Yorkshire Carnegie won their second match of the CB40 summer thanks to 4 wickets from Steve Patterson, 56 from Andrew Gale and 49 from Adam Lyth. The Tykes got home by 7 wickets in a match they dominated from the outset.

Alex Lees: Fine 51 not out as skipper of an improving Yorkshire Academy

Lees and Leyshon head up a fine Yorkshire victory

Skipper Alex Lees, pictured, compiled a sound 51 not out after left-arm spinner Alex Leyshon had pocketed 4-40 to see an improving Yorkshire Academy side home by eight wickets against Hull in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Steve Patterson celebrates an early wicket on Day 3

Red Rose triumphs in Liverpool by 4 balls

Lancashire ran out winners at the Aigburgh Ground, but Yorkshire can be extremely proud of their contribution to one of the great games of Championship and Roses cricket. Unfortunately it is another 'so nearly' to add to a few this season and it's Yorkshire's third defeat of the summer, but the spirit, guts and fight shown by the White Rose County with a much depleted side is of great credit to Moxon, Gale, et al.

Poised to return:m Yorkshire batsman Anthony Anthony McGrath who is looking for a big score in the Second Eleven Championship before be brings his much needed experience back to the Firsts

McGrath 79, but Bearcubs crush White Rosebuds

Anthony McGrath, pictured, cheered Yorkshire with a match top score of 79 yesterday in his first Second Eleven Championship game for six years as he fights to return to a struggling first-team batting line-up after injury.

Surprise package: James Lee, whose three wckets turned a low score into a winning one

Trophy win as bowlers bail out the batsmen

Pace bowler James Lee, pictured, led the way with three wickets as Yorkshire beat Warwickshire by 62 runs today at Knowle in the Second Eleven Trophy competition.

Full ground at 2009 Test

Wilson again as Academy make it weekend double

Wicket-keeper/batsman Eddie Wilson again was top-scorer and James Tattersall pocketed three wickets as Yorkshire Academy cruised to Round 2 of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup by completing the weekend double over Driffield at Weetwood.

Ajmal Shahzad on his way to a majestic fifty

Yorkshire gunned down by Spitfires in CB40

A stunning 59 from Ajmal Shahzad, 47 from Gary Ballance and three wickets from Steve Patterson could not prevent Kent reaching their victory target of 231 with 2 balls and 2 wickets to spare. The third defeat in four CB40 matches leaves Yorkshire Carnegie's chances of reaching the Sem-Finals of this year's competition hanging by a very thin thread.

Alex Lees: Turned his maiden century into a double with 26 fours

Academy romp home - and now for the Cup

Opener George Ross led the way with 78 and paceman James Wainman picked up three wickets as Yorkshire Academy dispatched Driffield by 116 runs in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League yesterday.

Tim Bresnan was brilliant on his return to a Yorkshire shirt

Yorkshire 2 wickets short of final day victory

Andrew Gale may well spend this evening wondering why he did not declare Yorkshire's second innings earlier in the final day, but then hindsight is a wonderful gift to have. Hampshire managed to recover from 35-5 to end the final hour of play on 153-8 to salvage a draw which had looked unlikely when they had stumbled to 35-5 on the final afternoon. Yorkshire take 9 points and Hampshire 6.

Alex Lees: Turned his maiden century into a double with 26 fours

Double century for Alex in big win for Yorkshire

Alex Lees, pictured, followed in the footsteps of first-teamer double-centurion Jonathan Bairstow when he hammered 26 fours in his 204 for Yorkshire in their Second Eleven friendly match against A Kent-Northamptonshire XII at Beckenham.

Jonny Bairstow is congratulated by Ajmal Shahzad after scoring his maiden century

Bairstow and Shahzad receive England Lions calls

The England selectors today named Jonny Bairstow and Ajmal Shahzad in a 12-man England Lions squad to face Sri Lanka in a four-day match at The County Ground, Derby from 19-22 May. Both will miss the Roses clash against Lancashire at Liverpool next week.

Richard Pyrah receives his April Macmillan Man of the Month Award on Day 1

Pyrah is April's Macmillan Man of the Month

Richard Pyrah is the inaugural winner of the Macmillan Man of the Month Award for his tremendous performances in all forms of the game during April.

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Ross 60, but Yorkshire Colts fail to dominate

Yorkshire batsmen failed to dominate and their bowlers offered too much width as Derbyshire won the 50-over Academy friendly match by five wickets at Staveley.

Andrew Gale salutes his century off 105 balls

Gale leads from front in 93-run Kent win

Andrew Gale said, after two opening defeats, that someone needed to stand up and play a Jacques Rudolph style CB40 innings. Today the Yorkshire captain did just that, scoring 112 from 114 balls as Yorkshire made 254-7 and beat Kent Spitfires by 93-runs in Canterbury.

Lord's highlight: Victor Craven holds aloft the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy after Yorkshire's victory over Somerset in the final of 2002. Archive Picture by Ben Duffy

Yorkshire discard Vic Craven batters Academy

A murderous 130 not out by former Yorkshire all-rounder Victor Craven, pictured, was too much for the Academy as they went down on their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League visit to Harrogate.

Jonny Bairstow celebrates his double century

Bairstow brilliance but it's a Trent Bridge draw

Yorkshire declared their second innings at 113-2. a lead of 219 runs with 24 overs still showing to bowl on the scoreboard. Notts needed to score at 9.16 an over to win, but a deal had been done to allow Yorkshire to repair their slow over-rate with spin and shake hands at 5pm to settle on a respectable draw.

Callum Geldart: 16 fours in his 110

Geldart maiden century keeps Seconds in fight

A maiden century for Callum Geldart, pictured, was a big positive to take from Yorkshire’s nine-wicket defeat by Nottinghamshire in their Second Eleven Championship clash at Barnsley.

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Cook is England ODI captain & Broad T20 captain

England opening batsmen Alastair Cook has today been named England’s new One-Day International (ODI) captain after Andrew Strauss relinquished the role he has occupied for the past two years and has retired from One-Day cricket. England all-rounder Stuart Broad has also been named as England Twenty20 captain, taking over the post from Paul Collingwood after two years at the helm.

Gary Ballance: Nine fours and five sixes in his 128

Ballance 129 not enough to shake off pursuers

A second century of the Second Eleven season for Gary Ballance, pictured, helped Yorkshire to 231-2 in their 40-over Trophy match at Headingley Carnegie – but victors Nottinghamshire timed their scoring rate to perfection at the cost of more wickets.

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England Team Director Flower renews ECB contract

ECB today announced that Andy Flower has renewed his contract and will continue in his current role as England Team Director. Flower will remain on a permanent contract and is currently preparing for an international summer that sees England face Sri Lanka, India and Ireland.

Coach under pressure: John Blain, whose Yorkshire Academy batsman were swept aside by table-toppers Cleethorpes

Academy batsmen fall before League leaders

Coach-skipper John Blain, above, saw his Yorkshire Academy batsmen crumbled in their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Bank Holiday clash with Cleethorpes – who now become the League table-toppers.

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Andrew Gale sweeps on his way to 74

Falcons victorious as middle-order fails again

Yorkshire's batting crumbled again as they lost 8 wickets for 55 runs and Derbyshire exerted control during the middle overs as the run-rate required spiralled out of control and scoreboard pressure accounted for the Carnegie batsmen. Wes Durston, who this time last year was a Unicorn, made it a hat-trick of excellent CB40 performances this summer, to score 95 and take 3 wickets as the Derbyhsire Falcons won by 52 runs.

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Sayers and Ballance teach Durham students a lesson

Gary Ballance and Joe Sayers continued their fine recent form with a second century opening stand of the match to take Yorkshire to victory over Durham MCCU by 10 wickets at the Racecourse Ground today.

Barney Gibson takes a stunning first catch in first class cricket

Barney Gibson the youngest ever in England

Barney Gibson not only made Yorkshire history on Wednesday but English history too, becoming the youngest ever player to feature in a first-class cricket fixture at the tender age of 15 years and 27 days old.

Jack Hargreaves: Skipper whose young squad had a poor day at the office

Academy must get back that Yorkshire steel

It was another poor day at the office for the Yorkshire Academy side led by Jack Hargreaves, pictured, when they lost their second one-day friendly match of the week to their Durham counterparts at New Rover.

Jack Hargreaves: Skipper who could take two positives from five-wicket defeat

Wilson and Free debuts shine through gloom

A sparkling debut by Golcar wicket-keeper Edward Wilson was one of two positives for Yorkshire Academy to take from a five-wicket defeat by their Durham counterparts in the limited-overs friendly match at New Rover.

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Yorkshire humbled by Dutch despite tense finish

Yorkshire have had an Easter weekend to forget after adding an unexpected 2-run defeat to the Netherlands in today's CB40 encounter to the Championship loss to Nottinghamshire on Friday. In truth the 2-run margin flattered the hosts who slipped to 27-5 in reply to the Orange Army's 190-8.

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Captain's innings: Skipper Alex Lees, who showed the way with a controlled 74, but his untried young players were outclassed by the more experienced Scarborough

Lees, 74, shows the way on hard day at the seaside

Skipper Alex Lees, pictured, showed the way with a controlled 74, but a young Yorkshire Academy team went down by 10 wickets in their opening Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB Premier League match at Scarborough.

Azeem Rafiq celebrates debut wicket in LVCC 2009

Azeem Rafiq joins Derbyshire on months loan

Yorkshire off-spinner, Azeem Rafiq, has joined Derbyshire on loan for a month. The 20-year-old former England Under 19’s international could make his debut in the Clydesdale Bank 40 match against the Netherlands on Monday.

Andrew Gale celebrates a fine first innings century

Notts tie up 'astonishing' three-day win

Jonathan Bairstow led a mini recovery with a carefully crafted 50 not out, but Yorkshire's batting capitulated around him at Headingley to allow Nottinghamshire to seal an astonishing win by 58 runs. Yorkshire take 6 points from the game. Yorkshire had been chasing 145 to win after Nottinghamshire recovered to 337 all out with Chris Read (86) and Steven Mullaney (83) batting well into the afternoon.

Opener in form: Joe Sayers, whose first-innings 128 included 16 fours.

Park whips Seconds after Sayers and Ballance tons

A salvo of sixes from Derbyshire opener Gary Park sunk Yorkshire Seconds in their three-day friendly match at Belper.

Rich Pyrah on his way to 87

Durham win by 146 runs despite Pyrah's heroics

Yorkshire’s resistance ended at 5.15pm on Day 4 with just 11.2 overs left in the match when Richard Pyrah finally succumbed lbw to a Scott Borthwick leg-break to give Durham a victory by 146 runs and 22 points. Yorkshire take 3 points from the match.

Joe Sayers: Guided Yorkshire home with 69 mot out

In-the-pink Sayers leads Seconds' victory romp

Cherry pink and apple blossom white – anyone remember the instrumental hit of the Fifties? - was the refrain on Yorkshire lips as the Seconds gained revenge for their defeat at the hands of Durham the previous day.

Azeem Rafiq: 'Hat-trick of sorts'

Seconds thwarted despite Azeem Rafiq 'hat-trick'

A hat-trick of sorts from Yorkshire off-spinner Azeem Rafiq, pictured, was not enough to prevent Durham winning the opening match of the Second Eleven season by two wickets.

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Adil Rashid acknowledges the crowd after taking 11 wickets

LVCC Yorkshire beat Worcestershire by 9 wkts

Adil Rashid took 5-37 to add to his 6-77 in the first innings to claim match figures of 11-114 as Yorkshire secured victory by 9 wickets inside three days at New Road to claim 22 points. Gerard Brophy's chanceless 177 not out in Yorkshire's first innings halted a collapse and put Yorkshire firmly in the driiving seat.

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Blain XI victorious but bat on for practice

Gary Ballance was the star of the second day's play as he hit a composed 104 not out from 229 balls and 15 fours. Does that book him a place on the coach to Worcester?

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They're back and the season's nearly here

Andrew Gale's much travelled squad returned to Headingley Carnegie today for the annual pre-season media day and seemed in fine spirits as they prepare for their LV= County Championship opener against Worcestershire at New Road next week.

Gerard Brophy LVCC batting 2009

Brophy leads way in university draw

Yorkshire and Leeds Bradford UCCE saw out a rain interrupted 2-day draw at Headingley Carnegie and it was Gerard Brophy who stole the show on Day 1 with a well crafted 130. Steve Patterson continued his good pre-season form with 3 wickets on Day 2 and the signs are promising for Richard Pyrah's troublesome shoulder as he also grabbed 3 student scalps.

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Bresnan, Rashid and Shahzad in Performance Squad

Tim Bresnan, Ajmal Shahzad and Adil Rashid have been rewarded for their winter's work with inclusion in England's 27-man Performance Programme which is made up of the cricketers most likely to appear during the international season.

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Anthony McGrath is 50:50 for season's opener

Anthony McGrath has suffered a setback in his bid to recover from surgery on his left knee by developing a nerve problem in his right leg. Speaking to the Yorkshire Post, Martyn Moxon described McGrath's chances of featuring in the Championship opener at Worcester on 8 April as 'doubtful'. McGrath will undergo a scan to assess the extent of the problem.

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ECB confirm county player availability

The ECB today announced the following player availability for domestic county fixtures during the period up to May 23 2011. Tim Bresnan is unavailable for Yorkshire selection until May 11 for the Championship matches against Hampshire and Lancashire. Ajmal Shahzad is currently undergoing rehab on the hamstring injury which saw him return home early from the World Cup and his situation is being regularly monitored.

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Successful tour ends and season awaits

Yorkshire's pre-season tour to Barbados has proved a successful exercise in team bonding and all of the boxes that needed ticking seem to have been marked positively.

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Impressive Bears beat Yorkshire in Barbados rain

The Bears made it a limited overs double against Yorkshire at Banks CC as they triumphed in a 40-over contest by 34 runs.

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LV=CC structure to remain unchanged in 2012

The ECB’s Management Board today approved retaining the current structure of the LV=CC for the 2012 season allied to a reduction in the number of 1-day fixtures.

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Bears beat Yorkshire to secure final spot

Yorkshire’s young tourists ran out of steam against Warwickshire after a rain delay that made Barbados resemble Scarborough. The experienced pair of Rikki Clarke and Jim Troughton added 70 for the 4th wicket to see the Bears home in a contest that was nip and tuck for 75% of play.

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Magnificent Yorkshire rock Hampshire in Barbados

I very rarely use words like magnificent in a headline but today Gerard Brophy's young side were exactly that as they beat reigning domestic Twenty20 champions, Hampshire, by 73 runs at the Kensington Oval and booked their place in tomorrow's Finals Day of this Twenty20 Barbados Cup.

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Patterson XI beat Brophy XI by 60 runs in Barbados

The 2-day inter-squad friendly between a Gerard Brophy XI and a Steve Patterson XI ended in a moral victory for Patterson’s side by 60 runs, but the exercise of getting all of the playing squad outdoor match practice was more important and a great success.

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McGrath looking forward to 17th season

Anthony McGrath spoke to White Rose TV yesterday and said he's more excited in the run-up to the 2011 season than ever.

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Barbados the venue as season gets going

A very young Yorkshire squad arrived in Barbados last night for their final pre-season touches, the highlight of which is a Twenty20 Cup involving seven other sides, including Derbyshire, Essex, Hampshire and Warwickshire.

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Strauss signs for YIBC

Ashes-winning England captain Andrew Strauss has been announced as one of the keynote speakers at the Yorkshire International Business Convention 2011.

Andrew Gale LVCC raises bat 2009

Prizedraw - Coaching from Yorkshire Captain

Allrounder Cricket, the new cricket retail specialist (opposite the Headingley Carnegie Stadium), are giving away a once in a lifetime prize - a two hour 1 to 1 cricket coaching session with Yorkshire 1st team captain Andrew Gale.

Gary Ballance scores 94 against UWI in Pro40 Barbados

Gary Ballance final Mid West Rhinos Watch

Gary Ballance has been the pick of the batsmen on show in Zimbabwe this winter. Escaping the snow in favour of warmer climes and a trip back to his roots, Gary has been opening the batting for the Mid West Rhinos franchise.

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Lions Watch - Lions draw against Colleges

Yorkshire's four England Lions and the rest of the squad in the Caribbean are enjoying a weeK off in the sun before the 4-day regional tournament resumes for them in Guyana on 11 March.

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Howard Clayton picks up Yorkshire Seconds' pen

Yorkshire’s new Second XI scorer, Howard Clayton, above, will make his debut on April 11 at the same venue where he scored his very first league match almost exactly 47 years ago.

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Children's February Half Term Cricket Coaching

Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, the official commercial coaching department of Yorkshire CCC, are running some expert Master Class coaching sessions for all budding young cricketers. They will run over the School Holiday at February half term and there are Academies to suit ages 6 through to 15.

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Adil Rashid is a Redbacks Big Bash winner

Adil Rashid's South Australia have defeated New South Wales by 8 wickets in the final of the Big Bash t20 tournament to take the glory down under.

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Sky announce 2011 televised match schedule

SKY SPORTS will show every county side at least four times this summer, with at least 68 live fixtures between April and September. Yorkshire will be on their screens on at least five occasions.

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Ashes hero Tim Bresnan: "It's been fantastic!"

Tim Bresnan made the whole county, indeed country, proud when he helped England win the Ashes in Australia. Now back home, Brez is nursing a torn calf muscle, but he's relishing the chance for a break before the World Cup and has plenty of good memories to keep him going during rehab.

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Shahzad to miss remainder of ODI series

Ajmal Shahzad has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series against Australia with a minor hamstring tear.

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Tim Bresnan ruled out of One-Day Series

Yorkshire's England all-rounder Tim Bresnan has been ruled out of the remainder of England's tour of Australia due to a torn calf muscle suffered during the 2nd One-Day International against Australia in Hobart.

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Sayers: "Ready for the start of the summer"

Joe Sayers is back and ready to make up for lost time as the 2011 season approaches. He’s looking forward to the summer and you can hear him interviewed by Yorkshire Radio right here...

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Friends Provident twenty20 tickets on sale now

This summer Yorkshire Carnegie has eight exciting home Friends Provident twenty20 matches and tickets are now available to purchase.

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Gale's "Ambition to win trophies for Yorkshire"

Six Yorkshire players were in the hat at the recent Indian Premier League auction and subsequently Andrew Gale has received criticism for putting money and the IPL ahead of his duties as Yorkshire skipper. As it turned out none of Gale, Bresnan, Sidebottom, Lyth, Shahzad or McGrath were snapped up by the Indian franchises, but as Andrew Gale has told Yorkshire Radio, he had no intention of going to play in the IPL anyway...

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Yorkshire duo selected in England's World Cup 15

The England selectors today announced Tim Bresnan and Ajmal Shahzad in the final 15-man squad for the forthcoming ICC World Cup hosted in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka commencing February 19.

Alex Lees Supporters Academy Player of the Year 2010

Alex Lees picks up Supporters' Award

Alex Lees was the proud recipient of the Yorkshire Supporters' Association Academy Player of the Year Award for 2010.

Tim Bresnan Ashes winner

Yorkshire CCC raise £3,590 for Queensland floods

Cricket fans have dug deep this week after Andrew Gale pledged his Yorkshire side's support to help the Queensland Flood Relief Disaster Fund. A whopping £3,590 has been raised.

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England at Headingley

Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground, along with The Brit Oval, has an international match schedule which guarantees that it will host England fixtures every year from 2011 to 2019.

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Bresnan inspires Ashes winning England down under

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan claimed a Test best 4-50 to lead England to an Ashes retaining 4th Test win over Australia in Melbourne. Bresnan's 6 wickets in the match helped enable England to crush the Aussies by an innings and 157 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the 5-match series.

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Adult cricket coaching course

Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket are offering an expert coaching course over 10 weeks for senior cricketers aged 16+. The coaching (which will include video analysis of your game) will be run by 12 year professional cricketer and level 4 coach, Simon Guy, alongside ex Yorkshire spin bowler, Mark Lawson. Details below........

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YORKSHIRE CCC 2011 FIXTURES ANNOUNCED

We are pleased to announce next season’s Yorkshire fixtures and you can now all start planning next summer and begin inking in your cricket viewing schedule on your new 2011 calendars.

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Gale talks to @Yorkshire_ccc Official YCCC Twitter

The @Yorkshire_ccc official Twitter feed caught up with Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale last night to see how he was enjoying his tour of Australia as part of the England Performance squad.

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ODI tickets on sale now!

Tickets for the 2nd NatWest Series One-Day International between England and Sri Lanka on Friday 1 July 2011 at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground are now on general sale.

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YCCC Twitter feed most popular in county cricket

The YCCC Twitter feed which updates supporters on the latest news and views as well as giving everyone the chance to tweet their own opinions is now the number one county cricket twitter feed.

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Three Yorkies in England Deaf Squad for Ashes

The ECB today included three Yorkshiremen in the England Deaf squad for the forthcoming tour of Australia in January 2011.

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Randhawa makes England U19 squad for Sri Lanka

The ECB have announced the England U19 squad for the tour of Sri Lanka beginning on 7 January and have included Yorkshire's Gurman Randhawa in a party of 17.

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Brunt and Hazell in England women’s Ashes squad

The England women’s selectors have included Yorkshire’s Katherine Brunt and Danielle Hazell in a 15-player squad for the England women’s tour of Australia in January.

David Wainwright LVCC from behind at Scarborough 2009

Root and Wainwright selected for winter training

Joe Root and David Wainwright have been selected to spend time on ECB-run training camps later this winter.

Bairstow at EPS 2010 2011

Bairstow up for Performance Squad challenge

Jonathan Bairstow is looking to boost his international prospects during his time with the England Performance Programme squad. He intends to use the stiff competition for places within the England set-up as a source of motivation as he looks to take his game to the next level.

Steve Patterson with his New York Marathon medal

Patto conquers New York and says thanks!

Steve Patterson and his girlfriend Beth have asked the Club to pass on their thanks for the support they received when they ran the New York Marathon for charity on 7 November.

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Yorkshire Carnegie drawn in CB40 Group A

The draw for the 2011 Clydesdale Bank 40 competition took place on Tuesday, November 2. The domestic 40 over competition once again involves 18 First Class Counties, Netherlands, Scotland and the Unicorns drawn into three groups.

Andrew Gale, Chris Taylor and Under-11 captain James Logan at the launch of Pro Coach Yorkshire in 2009

Job Vacancy with Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Ltd

Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, the commercial coaching department of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, have another job vacancy available in the position of 'Operations Manager'. This represents a great opportunity to join the thriving coaching business and more job information can be seen below:-

Andrew Gale batting in 2010

Players commit their future to the White Rose

As the dust settles on the 2010 cricket season Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that eleven of the playing staff have signed new or extended contracts.

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8 - 12 day reduction in domestic cricket from 2012

The ECB Structure group met for the first of two scheduled meetings on October 19 and made a number of key recommendations to the ECB Board. The Group determined that the volume of domestic cricket should be reduced by 8 - 12 days with effect from 2012 to enable a coherent and balanced domestic schedule to be delivered.

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Leeds Utd 6, YCCC 5 in end of season clash

Players from YCCC took a trip to Leeds United’s training ground at Thorp Arch on 11 October to play a friendly football match against the football club's coaching and backroom staff. The Leeds United team included 1st Team coach Ian Miller, Neil Redfearn and Ian Snodin.

Adam Lyth LVCC batting 2009

Lyth takes PCA Young Player Award

Adam Lyth has topped a tremendous season by receiving the Professional Cricketers' Association Young Player of the Year Award.

Jacques Rudolph LVCC hundred 2009

Rudolph released from final year of contract

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has agreed by mutual consent to release South African batsman Jacques Rudolph from the final year of his contract.

Jacques Rudolph celebrates another hundred

Jacques Rudolph letter of thanks to YCCC

Jacques Rudolph wrote a letter to Stewart Regan at The Yorkshire County Cricket Club and has asked that it be placed on the website to show his gratitude to everyone that has supported him during his time with the Club...

Tim Bresnan on his way to ICC World Twenty20 success

Five Yorkies get England winter tour places

The England selectors today named Tim Bresnan in a 16-man tour party under the captaincy of Andrew Strauss for the forthcoming Ashes Test Series in Australia. Andrew Gale, Jonny Bairstow, Adam Lyth and Ajmal Shahzad have been chosen in the England Performance Squad.

Jonathan Bairstow in action

Rugby players win battle of the fittest

Rugby League players have proven themselves to be fitter than both footballers and cricketers, following a challenge devised by leading European sports nutrition company Multipower to uncover which sportsmen are the fittest. The cricketers were not put to shame though!

Hat-trick off-spijnner: James Tredwell, whose 7-22 shattered Yorkshire's hopes of coming in on the rails to take the Championship at the last fence

Yorkshire's title dream ends in a nightmare

Yorkshire’s chances of clinching the LV County Championship title were torn to shreds at Headingley Carnegie today as they suffered a sensational collapse against Kent on the final morning.

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Adam Lyth is YCCC Player of the Year 2010

In a ceremony that beat the rain Colin Graves (YCCC Chairman) presented the annual Yorkshire CCC awards. The main winner this year was Adam Lyth.

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Andrew Gale's Captain's Blog

Andrew Gale is doing a regular blog with the Yorkshire Evening Post...

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Who is YCCC Player of the Year 2010?

It's that time of the year again when we decide who the Yorkshire County Cricket Club player of the Year is.

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Yorkshire Academy take Yorkshire League bronze

Congratulations to John Blain's Yorkshire Academy side who have finsished the 2010 season in third place in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League behind York and Barnsley.

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England beat Pakistan in ODI by 4 wkts

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club would like to thank all spectators for making the One-Day International such a special day. The thrilling game, the fantastic atmosphere and a full house made the match between England and Pakistan a real carnival of cricket.

Jacques Rudolph appreciates the applause of the crowd as he leaves the field

So near but yet so far for Carnegie in CB40

The incredible Jacques Rudolph plundered his fourth Clydesdale Bank 40 League century of the season in Yorkshire Carnegie’s semi-final clash with Warwickshire Bears at Scarborough today but it still turned out to be in a lost cause.

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British Fire Service put out Academy young ones

Old campaigners Alex Morris and Andy Cook carried all before them as the British Fire Service overwhelmed a very young Yorkshire Academy in their one-day friendly at Streethouse.

Jonathan Bairstow celebrates scoring the winning run

Yorkshire win at Notts to keep title dreams alive

Yorkshire have beaten Nottinghamshire by five wickets to reignite their LV=County Championship title challenge. It means that the Tykes have picked up 21 points from the match at Trent Bridge, and will now go into the final round of fixtures only seven points behind the league-leaders and five adrift of Somerset.

Student teacher: former Yorkshire Academy batsman Gary Ballance, whose polished 101 was too much for his former teammates

Ballance 101 too much for his old teammates

Former Yorkshire Academy opener Gary Ballance, above, cruised to 101 as Barnsley beat his old teammates by 79 runs in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Killer blows: Opening bowler Moin Ashraf, who with James Wainman struck the early blows from which Sheffield United could not recover

Girling 71 - then Academy bowlers sweep to victory

Opening bowlers Moin Ashraf, above, and James Wainman struck hard and deep into Sheffield United's batting as Yorkshire Academy won their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League clash by 104 runs on Sunday.

Aggregate record: Jacques Rudolph, whose 59 enabled him to break Darren Lehmann's record for the most one-day league runs for Yorkshire in a season

Yorkshire for semi-final as Rudolph pips Lehmann

Jacques Rudolph, above, set a Yorkshire record for the number of runs in a one-day league season while making 59 during his side’s Clydesdale Bank 40 match defeat against Essex Eagles at Headingley Carnegie today.

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Sayers's season wiped out by illness

Chris Waters of the Yorkshire Post met up with Yorkshire's opener Joe Sayers recently. We are reproducing the article on the YCCC site as we know many of you are concerned about Joe and wish him well...

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Academy fixture change v Sheffield Utd

Due to the need to have net bowlers ahead of the ODI between England and Pakistan on 11 September the Yorkshire Academy away fixture against Sheffield United has been brought forward to Sunday 5 September.

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Carnegie into Scarborough CB40 Semi-Final

Yorkshire Carnegie are through to the semi-finals of the Clydesdale Bank 40 after a narrow four-wicket win over the Northamptonshire Steelbacks.

Strike force: Opening bowler Moin Ashraf, whose 4-25 sealed the Academy's victory

Moin 4-25 as victorious Academy lie third

Opening bowler Moin Ashraf, above, recorded a fine 4-25 as Yorkshire Academy beat Appleby Frodingham by 48 runs to lie third in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Top of his game: All-rounder David Wainwright, who was two short of his century when Castleford's overs ran out, and who then took 6-68 to spin the Academy to defeat

All-rounder Wainwright shows Academy his class

All-rounder David Wainwright, above, scored 98 not out and took 6-68 as Castleford beat Yorkshire Academy by 49 runs in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

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2NDS: Damp SWALEC, buffet bowling but match drawn

MATCH DRAWN: Yorkshire 392-9d and 0-0d; Glamorgan 63-0d and 291-8.

Learning curve: Oliver Hannon-Dalby, in his first full season with Yorkshire, toils during the record-breaking stand by Jimmy Adams and James Vince

Rudolph 54, Bairstow 50 as Yorkshire force draw

Yorkshire managed to hold out for a comfortable draw at Scarborough today after Hampshire had declared their first innings on 498-6 which gave them a first innings lead of 176 with a maximum of 71 overs to bowl.

Adam Lyth receives his county cap from Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale

Adam Lyth awarded his county cap on home ground

Adam Lyth has received his county cap today on his home ground on North Marine Road, Scarborough in a presentation ahead of play on Day 2 of the LV= County Championship match between Yorkshire and Hampshire.

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2ND XI: Glamorgan win despite Billy Root 69

This was last Trophy match of the season with nothing at stake except personal and team pride in a match well played. And the Welsh weather had a say in it too, the start being delayed to 2.30 and the overs reduced by a third to 33-a-side.

Jacques Rudolph leaves the field 124 not out in Yorkshire Carnegie's 250-6

Rudolph inspired Carnegie extend lead at CB40 top

Jacques Rudolph plundered his third Clydesdale Bank 40 century of the season as Yorkshire Carnegie racked up 250-6 against Middlesex Panthers in front of a sun-baked crowd of 6,500 at Scarborough today.

Richard Pyrah receives his county cap from Andrew Gale

Pyrah receives county cap at Scarborough Festival

Richard Pyrah was all smiles ahead of today's CB40 match against Middlesex Panthers as he clutched his new Yorkshire cap after receiving it from his captain Andrew Gale.

Flowering Lilley: Alex's runaway 5-9 crushed Driffield's hopes

Lilley's 5-9 sees Academy to another eight-pointer

Alex Lilley ran amok with 5-9 as Yorkshire Academy rolled over Driffield by nine wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League and notched up another eight-point triumph.

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Gerard Brophy awarded 2011 Benefit Season

Gerard Brophy has been awarded a benefit season in 2011 by The Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Ajmal Shahzad LVCC celebrates a wicket in 2008

LV=CC Yorkshire go second after Durham victory

Yorkshire have won their LV=County Championship match with Durham by four wickets. It means the Tykes have picked up 21 points from the contest in the north-east to close the gap on Nottinghamshire at the top of the table to only six points.

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2nd XI fixture change brings Roses 2-dayer

Due to the 2nd XI not qualifying for the Second XI Championship Final the week commencing 6th Sept, there will be a 2-day friendly match between Yorkshire 2nd XI and Lancashire 2nd XI at Weetwood on Tuesday 7 and Weds 8 Sept.

Gary Ballance batting 2009

2ND XI: Breese blows away Seconds

Gareth Breese breezed in and blew away Yorkshire in an all-round match performance that few have bettered. After three economical wickets in Yorkshire’s first innings, a century in Durham’s only innings and four even more economical wickets in Yorkshire’s second innings to earn him match figures of 7-31, perhaps he should be changing his name to Gareth Hurricane!

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Club shop closed Friday and Monday

The Club Shop at Headingley Carnegie will be shut on Friday 20 and Monday 23 August as shop staff take their positions during the Scarborough Festival next week.

David Wainwright LVCC from behind at Scarborough 2009

2ND XI TROPHY Yorkshire beat Durham by 5 wkts

It was a good all-round performance that won the day at Headingley Carnegie for Yorkshire in their Second Eleven Trophy match against Durham.

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ACAD: Ashraf takes 7 in victory over Rotherham

Saturday 14 August - Scarborough v Yorks Academy - match cancelled due to wet outfield. Sunday 15 August Yorks Academy beat Rotherham by 31 runs.

Richard Pyrah is congratulated by his Yorkshire Carnegie team-mates as he takes 4-43

Yorkshire win widens gap at CB40 summit

Half-centuries from skipper Andrew Gale and Anthony McGrath, followed by a four-wicket haul for Richard Pyrah, whose sharp fielding was responsible for two run-outs, brought Yorkshire Carnegie victory by 23 runs over Gloucestershire Gladiators at Headingley Carnegie.

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YCB Awards 2010 - the OSCAs

The Yorkshire Cricket Board honoured the volunteers in cricket at a ceremony held in the Indoor Cricket Centre on Thursday 5th August celebrating outstanding achievements. Board Chairman Philip Radcliffe, Vice Chairman Albert Pattison, Director of Development Andrew Watson and ECB Regional vManager Phil Nedley presented the following Awards...

Jacques Rudolph, whose fluent 26 got Yorkshire off to the right start

Carnegie beat Falcons to stay top in CB40

Yorkshire Carnegie maintained their position at the top of Group B in the Clydesdale Bank 40, after a narrow 8 run victory over the Derbyshire Falcons. After losing the toss and being put into bat it was Jacques Rudolph and Adam Lyth who were once more in the runs for the Tykes.

Captain's innings: 47 by Alex Lees complemented the work of the seamers

Captain and seamers triumph for Academy

A captain's innings of 47 by Alex Lees, above, and fine work by the seamers helped Yorkshire Academy to a five-wicket and eight-point victory over Doncaster Town in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League.

Resistance fighter: Paceman Steven Patterson, who held on for two-and-a-half hours as nightwatchman to see Yorkshire well on the way to a draw

Steven Patterson and rain in match-saving stand

Rain came to Yorkshire's aid during the tea interval on the last day of their LV County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Headingley Carnegie, and the game ended in a draw. Nightwatchman Steven Patterson, above, batted through the morning to keep the visitors at bay.

Azeem Rafiq celebrates debut wicket in LVCC 2009

Yorkshire CCC reaction to Rafiq's ECB suspension

Yesterday the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced that a Cricket Discipline Commission Panel had restrospectively suspended Azeem Rafiq from all cricket under ECB jurisdiction for a period of one month from 26 July and ordered him to pay £500 towards the costs of the hearing.

Playing the game: Gary Ballance, who top-scored with 59 as Yorkshire tried to press for victory after two declarations on the last day...only to see his side blown away by 131 runs

White Rose Seconds wilt after two declarations

Left-hand opener Gary Ballance, above, top-scored with 59 as Yorkshire went for the chase after two last-day declarations in their Second Eleven Roses Championship match at Crosby - only for Lancashire to run home victors by 131 runs.

Jacques Rudolph, whose 83 not out piloted Yorkshire to victory with three balls to spare

Dutch victory sends Carnegie back to CB40 summit

Yorkshire Carnegie are back on top of Group B in the Clydesdale Bank 40 after an impressive five-wicket win over Holland. They were in control from the moment captain Andrew Gale elected to bowl first after winning the toss in Schiedam.

Six of the best: Paceman James Lee, whose 6-67 was not enough to blunt the thorns of the Red Rose

Lee 6-67, but the Red Rose pricks young ones

Fast bowler James Lee, above, turned in a fine 6-67...but Lancashire beat Yorkshire by 96 runs in their Second Eleven Trophy match at Crosby - which probably ends Yorkshire's chances of retaining the Trophy - but it should be noted that seven of the 11 Yorkshire players were under 18.

Captain's innings: Alex Lees, whose 75 steered Yorkshire Academy home

Skipper runs the Academy to eight more points

Academy skipper Alex Lees, above, led the way with 75 as they beat Hull and YPI by eight wickets in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League. Left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa topped Yorkshire's bowling with 4-45.

Top of the class: Proud Yorkshire young cricketers celebrate their success at the 2010 Bunbury Festival. Back row, left to right; Will Rhodes, Jack Holt and Chris Curtis. Front row: Jonny Tattersall, Yorkshire Cricket Centre Manager and coach Andy Rowsell, and Lewis Stabler (Best Bowler Trophy and Scholarship). Photo: Courtesy of Keith Curtis Photography.

Yorkshire boys picked for special coaching

The 24th England Schools' Cricket Association Bunbury Under-15 Festival at Chester produced another feast of cricket with four Yorkshire boys selected to go forward in a national group of 22 to receive specialised coaching at the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre at Loughborough University next week.

Adam Lyth one-day batting 2009

CB40 unbeaten record lost to Gladiators

Yorkshire Carnegie have lost their unbeaten record in the Clydesdale Bank 40, after losing to the Gloucestershire Gladiators by 65 runs. Set a mammoth 295 to win at Cheltenham, they came up just short despite a valiant 84 from Adam Lyth.

Paceman with ball and Bat: James Lee, who battered 75 with six fours and five sixes in Yorkshire's second-innings mission impossible

Fast bowler Lee batters 75 in mission impossible

Paceman James Lee, above, battered 75 with six fours and five sixes as Yorkshire chased mission impossible - 272 to win in 24 overs - in their Second Eleven Championship match against Worcestershire at Todmorden.

Essex players enjoy a Sunday picnic ahead of Yorkshire match

Steelbacks v Carnegie 31 August time change

The Clydesdale Bank 40 match between Northamptonshire Steelbacks and Yorkshire Carnegie originally scheduled to commence at 4.45pm in Northampton on 31 August 2010 will now commence at 4.10pm.

At the gallop: Yorkshire's left-handed opener Joe Sayers, who cruised to 48 not out with nine fours and a six

Sayers bats Yorkshire to Seconds Trophy triumph

Opener Joe Sayers, above, cruised to 48 not out with nine fours and a six as Yorkshire overwhelmed Worcestershire by nine wickets in their Second Eleven Trophy match at Bingley.

Mohammad Asif celebrates wrapping up the Aussie tail for only 88 all out

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Jacques Rudolph, whose 83 not out piloted Yorkshire to victory with three balls to spare

Carnegie beat Panthers to cement place at top

Ajmal Shahzad returned to action after two weeks out through injury to help Yorkshire to a fifth successive Clydesdale Bank 40 win, this time by eight wickets against Middlesex at Lord’s today.

Ajmal Shahzad with back to camera in t20 gear 2008

England name 12-man squad for 1st npower Test

England bowler Ajmal Shahzad has been ruled out of the 1st npower Test match at Trent Bridge due to an ankle injury.

Top scorer on a bad day: Callum Geldart, who compiled 30 while Yorkshire Academy collapsed in the face of poor shot selection and fine bowling

Geldart 30 - but exam time catches up with Academy

Callum Geldart, above, scored 30 as Yorkshire Academy were blown away for 67 and lost their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League match at Harrogate by seven wickets.

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Just short in Chelmsford LV=CC run chase

Despite a brilliant century from Jacques Rudolph Yorkshire had to settle for a draw in their LV=County Championship fixture with Essex. Set a huge total of 369 to win on the final day at Chelmsford, the Tykes came up 36 runs short after an enthralling run chase.

Smith falls as Australia set Pakistan 180 to win on Day 3

Pakistan take glory at Headingley Carnegie

Australia 88 & 349; Pakistan 258 and 180-7 won by 3 wickets and secured victory in a Test Match against Australia for the first time in 15 years.

Skipper Alex Lees, whose 70 with eight fours and a six and a stand of 120 with George Ross, set up this match for the Academy spinners

Lees 70 as spinners keep Academy in third place

Skipper Alex Lees, above, led the way with 70 as Yorkshire Academy beat Sheffield Collegiate by 28 runs and held on to third place in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League yesterday. It was a good day for spinners.

Making hay: Captain Andrew Gale mows the ball over mid-wicket during his unbeaten 60 with five fours and three sixes

Carnegie end FPt20 campaign on a high at Derby

Yorkshire Carnegie bowed out of the Friends Provident Twenty20 in style against the Derbyshire Falcons with a six-wicket win.

Hurricane Herschelle: A quickfire 51 from Gibbs with six fours sowed the seeds of Yorkshire victory - only for the plant to be strangled in the last five overs by Lancashire's tight bowling and top-class fielding

Young Carnegie go down at Trent Bridge

A youthful Yorkshire Carnegie side went down by seven wickets to the Nottinghamshire Outlaws at Trent Bridge.

Jack Hargreaves, whose 58 with six fours and two sixes stood out on a disappointing day for Yorkshire Academy batting

In-a-spin Academy batting crumbles to leaders

Jack Hargreaves, above, stood out with 58 as Yorkshire Academy's batting crumbled and they lost to York by 25 runs in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Whip them off: paceman Steven Patterson runs out Paul Franks

Bears beat Carnegie to leave uphill task

Yorkshire Carnegie’s chances of securing a place in the Friends Provident Twenty20 quarter-finals have taken a hit, after they lost by 14 runs to the Warwickshire Bears. It means they are now three points off the final qualification place with only two group matches remaining.

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Yorkshire Cricket Engages Young Offenders

Yorkshire’s County Cricket Club’s full squad visited HMP Doncaster (Marshgate) Prison on 12th July 2010 to participate in a match against inmates.

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Under-17s Roses match venue change

The Under-17 match between Yorkshire and Lancashire which was scheduled to be played at Barnsley Cricket Club on Thursday 15 July has been moved to Weetwood.

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ICC applauds Yorkshire CCC's cricket spirit

The ICC have welcomed the initiative currently underway in England as Pakistan hosts Australia in a two-Test series beginning at Lord's on Tuesday. With international matches not currently possible in Pakistan, the ICC has been playing a leading role in ensuring that Pakistan cricket continues to thrive at international level.

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Yorkshire to get England players back

The ECB have confirmed the availability of Tim Bresnan, Ajmal Shahzad and Adil Rashid between 14 and 25 July.

Closing the gap: opener Alex Lees, who held Yorkshire Academy together with 83 not out, and steered them to within one win of being top of the Yorkshire League

Alex Lees 83 not out as Academy near the top

Opener Alex Lees, above, held Yorkshire Academy together with 83 not out as they beat Cleethorpes by four wickets to go within one victory of being top of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League on Saturday.

Hurricane Herschelle: A quickfire 51 from Gibbs with six fours sowed the seeds of Yorkshire victory - only for the plant to be strangled in the last five overs by Lancashire's tight bowling and top-class fielding

Squeezed Yorkshire must win all three t20s left

Galloping Herschelle Gibbs, above, had Yorkshire in the driving seat - but they still lost their seventh Friends Provident t20 match of the season against Lancashire at Old Trafford tonight.

Conquering heroes: Jonathan Bairstow, who made the winning hit, and Adil Rashid are applauded off the field by the Warwickshire players

Championship challenge by stunning Yorkshire

Yorkshire gave the strongest possible signal that they are hell bent on winning the LV County Championship by beating Warwickshire by six wickets with 14 balls to spare in a real thriller which earned them a standing ovation at Headingley Carnegie.

Another century: opener Joe Root hit 21 fours in Yorkshire's first innings

Joe Root and Randhawa star in Seconds' triumph

Joe Root, above, led the way for Yorkshire Second Eleven with 131 including 21 fours in the first innings of their Championship match against MCC Young Cricketers at Radlett, and left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa took seven wickets in the match as Yorkshire won by eight wickets and came home with 24 points.

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Members' Forum date changes

The planned Members' Forum scheduled for Saturday 4 September has been cancelled.

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Afridi urges supporters to get behind Pakistan

In an interview for the ECB Match Programme prior to their MCC Spirit of Cricket Home Series against Australia, Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi has asked for the local Pakistan support in England to make his side feel like they really are playing at home.

Top-scorer: Lee Hodgson, who struck 62 for Yorkshire Second Eleven and chipped in with two wickets

Hodgson 62 as Seconds return to winning ways

Innings of 62 by Lee Hodgson, above, and 61 by Charlie Roebuck helped Yorkshire to victory by 94 runs in their Second Eleven Trophy match against MCC Young Cricketers. Paceman Lee later chipped in with two wickets.

Azeem Rafiq celebrates debut wicket in LVCC 2009

Rafiq and Root receive England calls

Azeem Rafiq and Joe Root have been announced in a 14 man England U19s squad for the two match Test series against Sri Lanka U19s beginning on Wednesday 21 July in Northampton.

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Rashid is top of overall MVP rankings

Yorkshire's Adil Rashid is the new leader of the overall FTI MVP. A key component in Yorkshire's tremendous start to the season, Rashid has found success in both the Championship (LV=CC) and the Friends Provident t20 (FPt20).

Change ends: Vice-Captain Jacques Rudolph leads out Yorkshire from the Headingley Carnegie Pavilion at the Kirkstall Lane End for the first time.

Bears crush Carnegie at launch of £21m pavilion

Jacques Rudolph makes history in the absence of skipper Andrew Gale as he leads out Yorkshire from the Kirkstall Lane Pavilion on its first day of operation at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground.

Tim Bresnan on his way to ICC World Twenty20 success

Bresnan and Shahzad get Bangladesh ODI calls

Both Tim Bresnan and Ajmal Shahzad have been included in a 13-man England squad to play Bangladesh. The first of three One-Day International is to be played at Trent Bridge on 8 July.

Cracking send-off: Yorkshire opener Herschelle Gibbs hit eight fours and five sixes in his unbeaten 101

Gibbs 101 - but 12 off last ball stump Carnegie

Herschelle Gibbs, above, smashed a brilliant maiden 20-over century for Yorkshire before Northamptonshire secured an amazing tie at Wantage Road tonight to prevent Carnegie from claiming their sixth Friends Provident t20 win of the season.

Captain's innings: Alex Lees, who top-scored with 77 for Yorkshire Academy before he was run out by Oliver Hannon-Dalby

Lees 77 as Academy move to second in the League

A captain's top score of 77 by Alex Lees, above, helped Yorkshire Academy to victory by 54 runs against Barnsley in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League at Weetwood.

Job well done: Yorkshire opener Joe Root, who 23 fours and a six in his first-innings 169

Yorkshire crash to last-ball defeat by Bearcubs

An astonishing evening collapse and a Twenty20-style run chase gave Warwickshire Bearcubs victory by six wickets in their Second Eleven Championship clash at York last night.

Last blast: paceman Tino Best, who took 3-40 in Yorkshire's last-day victory charge

Yorkshire top the table as rain saves Red Rose

Yorkshire are top of the LV County Championship table by one point over Nottinghamshire - but they could not celebrate that feat courtesy of a win against Lancashire at Old Trafford today.

Captain's innings: Yorkshire captain and opening batsman Andrew Gale leads the way with 52, including five fours and a six, before he is most unfortunately run out

Carnegie snared as Foxes prevent last-ball six

Carnegie's run of three successive Friends Provident t20 triumphs ended at Headingley Carnegie today when Richard Pyrah was caught on the long-on boundary instead of clearing the ring for the last-ball six that would have tied the totals.

Brother joins brother: left-hand batsman Billy Root, above, and right-handed brother Joe were the first siblings to play in the Yorkshire Second Eleven together since 1997

First brothers to appear together for 13 years

Left-hand batsman Billy Root, above, and right-handed brother Joe became the first siblings to play for Yorkshire Second Eleven together for 13 years. Yorkshire fell into the grip of Warwickshire Bearcubs and went down by 137 runs in this Trophy clash.

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Elvidge batting anchor in sunny war of Rosebuds

Left-arm spinner Ben Elvidge held Yorkshire Academy's middle-order together for the second time in a fortnight as they fought Lancashire Academy to a draw in their two-day Friendly match.

Over the rope: Adam Lyth swings for six to mid-wicket during his top-score 43 for Yorkshire Carnegie

Carnegie chase Outlaws back into the forest

Adam Lyth, above, top-scored for Yorkshire with 43 - but it was Anthony McGrath who lifted the man-of-the-match award as a businesslike performance earned the hosts a seven-wicket victory over North Group leaders Nottinghamshire Outlaws in the Friends Provident t20 match at Headingley Carnegie this evening.

Top bowlers: Jack Hughes weighed in with a useful 19 before going on to take 4-27

Crushing victory keeps Academy in top flight

Irfan Amjad came within six of a century and Jack Hughes, above, and Ashley Robinson were top bowlers as Yorkshire Academy crushed Sheffield United by 122 runs in the Solly Sports EBC Yorkshire County Premier League on Saturday.

Opener Adam Lyth, who thrashed 59 in 24 balls with 10 fours and two sixes

Carnegie drag Royals down into the gutter

An astonishing innings from man-of-the-match Adam Lyth, above, resulted in Yorkshire Carnegie romping to their biggest ever runs victory in the Friends Provident t20 match against Worcestershire Royals at sunny Headingley Carnegie.

How many of these Golden Greats do you recognise from Yorkshire's magnificent Championship-winning run of the 1960s? Back row, left to right: George Alcock, masseur; Philip Sharpe, Doug Pagett, Don Wilson, Tony Nicholson, John Hampshire and Geoffrey Boycott. Front row: Jimmy Binks, Fred Trueman, Brian Close (captain), Raymond Illingworth and Ken Taylor. (Photo: RON DEATON Achive)

Are you on target to get the Magnificent Seven?

How many of these Yorkshire greats can you dentify before clicking on the picture to read the name caption? This is one of a wealth of historic pictures which appear in Andrew Collomosse's book, Magnificent Seven, recording Yorkshire's triumphs of the modern Golden Age of 1959 to 1969.

Mutual congratulations: bowler Adil Rashid and wicket-keeper Gerard Brophy, who snared Niall O'Brien

Thumping 9- wicket win for Carnegie over Foxes

Yorkshire Carnegie secured a thumping nine wicket win over Leicestershire at Grace Road as they continue their quest for consistency in the Friends Provident Twenty20.

Opener Alex Lees, who top-scored with 42 as Yorkshire Academy picked up eight more points

Eight more points take Academy to fourth

Opener Alex Lees, above, was top-scorer and left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa pocketed a five-for as Yorkshire Academy ran to another eight-point victory over Appleby Frodingham in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa, who took three wickets in each innings and hit 40 in Yorkshire's first knock

Yorkshire break through as batsmen are 'sent off'

Left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa, above, took three wickets in each innings and hit 40 in Yorkshire's first knock as the Seconds beat a Kent-Northamptonshire XII by 21 runs in their Friendly match at Beckenham.

In the dug-out: former England captain Michael Vaughan at the centre as Yorkshire get set in front of the Players' Tunnel at Headingley Carnegie

Fourth FP t20 defeat as Dynamos rock Carnegie

Yorkshire Carnegie suffered their fourth defeat in the Friends Provident Twenty20 after losing by six wickets to the Durham Dynamos in the North East.

Yorkshire's Anthony McGrath, who blasted five fours and four sixes in his undefeated 73

10,200 see Man of Match McGrath blunt Red Rose

Man-of-the-match Anthony McGrath, above, plundered a career-best 73 not out to set up Yorkshire Carnegie for a thrilling 17-run win over Lancashire Lightning in the Friends Provident t20 Roses clash at Headingley Carnegie tonight.

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Yorkshire Academy let down by poor batting

Poor batting left Yorkshire Academy with very much the worst of it in their two-day one-innings drawn game with Cheshire Development XI.

Gurman Randhawa, whose runs and wickets ensured a nailbiting victory for Yorkshire Academy

All-rounder Randhawa makes it a 9-run wonder

Left-hand spinner Gurman Randhawa, above, top-scored with 28 - and then weighed in with five wickets - as Yorkshire Academy scraped home by nine runs against Castleford in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

Batsman-bowler: Lee Hodgso, who hammered 82 in Yorkshire's first innings

Hodgson weighs in with 82 but Seconds take fall

Bowler Lee Hodgson, above, stole the batting honours with a first-innings 82 for Yorkshire Seconds in their Friendly match against Middlesex at Radlett.

Making hay: Captain Andrew Gale mows the ball over mid-wicket during his unbeaten 60 with five fours and three sixes

Record Gale and Gibbs blitz stops the Dynamos

A record unbroken stand of 137 in a mere 11 overs between Andrew Gale, above, and man-of-the-match Herschelle Gibbs powered Yorkshire Carnegie to a nine-wicket victory over Durham Dynamos at Headingley Carnegie tonight.

Former Yorkshire and England off-spinner Geoff Cope, who is secretary of Yorkshire County Cricket Club Players' Association

Grand gathering of the old players at Headingley

Members of Yorkshire County Cricket Club Players’ Association are invited to attend the Professional Cricketers’ Association Past Players’ Day which this year will be held on August 5 in the old pavilion at Headingley Carnegie.

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India A end on top despite Yorkshire's Best

Yorkshire were bowled out for 219 on the third and final day of their friendly against the touring India A side at Headingley today.

Jack Hargreaves, whose 57 brightened up a disappointing day for Yorkshire Academy

Academy pay the price of promotion and injury

The absence of openers Callum Geldart and Alex Lees and an injury to leading wicket-taker Gurman Randhawa cost Yorkshire Academy dear as they went down by 15 runs to Driffield in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

In the dug-out: former England captain Michael Vaughan at the centre as Yorkshire get set in front of the Players' Tunnel at Headingley Carnegie

Royals beat Carnegie by 21 runs

Yorkshire Carnegie made it two defeats out of two in the Twenty20 after a disappointing 21 run defeat to the Worcestershire Royals at New Road.

Alex Lees, who captained Yorkshire Academy in a match they nearly turned on its head

Enter Elvidge as Academy turn game on its head

A last-day fightback saw Yorkshire Academy almost beat their opposite numbers at Durham under the captaincy of Alex Lees, above - and important positives were knocks of 74 and 67 by debutant Ben Elvidge.

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Ajmal Shahzad makes England Test debut

Ajmal Shahzad has made history today by becoming the first Yorkshire born Asian to play Test cricket for England.

Hat-trick: Azeem Rafiq, right, congratulates new arrival Clint McKay on taking three wickets in three legitimate balls - spoiled by an intervening wide Delete

New boy's 'hat-trick' eases pain of T20 setback

Hat-trick: Azeem Rafiq, right, congratulates Yorkshire's new arrival, Clint McKay, on taking three wickets in three legitimate balls - spoiled by an intervening wide.

Tom Smith celebrates his maiden Championship century shortly before Lancashire's Day 3 declaration

Rain-swept White Rose joint top of the table

The Roses match ended in a draw at Headingley Carnegie when rain prevented any play on the fourth and final day of the LV County Championship encounter - Yorkshire taking five points out of the game to their opponents' eight.

Jack Hughes, who was out one short of his 50 in a match Yorkshire Academy should have won

Silly batting mistakes cost Academy top spot

Silly batting mistakes cost Yorkshire Academy victory over Rotherham Town and the chance to become leaders of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

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Twenty20 double blow for Yorkshire Seconds

A complete change in the weather meant a start in the Second Eleven Twenty20 Triangular Tournament involving Yorkshire, Lancashire and Durham at Bingley yesterday - but it also meant two defeats for Yorkshire.

Richard Pyrah, who picked up three Day 1 wickets for Yorkshire

2nd XI play Lancs and Durham in T20 Round Robin

Yorkshire 2nd Team are set to play Lancashire and Durham at Twenty20 cricket this Tuesday and Wednesday at Bingley CC.

Joe Root, who put on an opening stand of 164 with his brother, Billy

Century for Joe Root - and 91 for brother Billy

Opening right-hander Joe Root, above, and his left-handed brother, Billy, put on 164 for the first wicket in Sheffield Collegiate's Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League clash with Doncaster Town.

Charlie Roebuck, whose all-round contribution could not disguise a shoddy display by Yorkshire Academy

Extras! Read about bad day for the Academy

Charlie Roebuck, above, got among the wickets and runs, but Yorkshire Academy went down by 83 runs in a shoddy display in their 50-over "friendly" against LeedsBradfordMCCU 2ndXI.

Adam Lyth, who peppered the cover boundary in his innings of 85

Hampshire v Yorkshire LV=CC MATCH DRAWN

Yorkshire and Hampshire had to settle for a draw at the Rose Bowl after early morning rain ruined what could have been a dramatic final day.

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Afridi to lead Pakistan at Headingley Carnegie

All-rounder Shahid Afridi has been named as Pakistan captain for the tour to England after deciding to end a four-year absence from Test cricket. The second of two Test Matches takes place at Headingley Carnegie between the 21st and 25th of July.

Joe Root, whose welcome return to form could not turn the tide for Yorkshire in this new-look competition

Root 87 - but in-the-pink Durham do 40-over splits

Yorkshire opener Joe Root, above, rattled up 87 in the new-style split Second Eleven 40-Over Cup match at Weetwood, but it was not enough to prevent Durham's victory by five wickets.

Callum Geldart, whose 117 included 11 fours and two sixes

Callum Geldart 117 helps Academy to No.2 spot

A patient 117 from Callum Geldart, above, helped Yorkshire Academy to an 81-victory over Doncaster and second place in the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League.

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Yorkshire Carnegie sign Clint McKay for FPt20

Clint McKay, the 27-year-old Australian paceman, has signed as a Yorkshire Carnegie player for this season’s Friends Provident twenty20 competition.

Adam Lyth, who peppered the cover boundary in his innings of 85

Yorkshire v Somerset LVCC 17-20 May

Yorkshire suffered their first defeat in 2010 after being beaten by six wickets against Somerset at Taunton. For the second time in as many LV=County Championship games in the west country, their opponents chased down a huge second-innings total to win.

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Why not celebrate with £12 FP t20 Tickets!

Paul Collingwood’s England team lifted the nation and the World Twenty20 trophy in the Caribbean this week after a series of supreme displays of power hitting, tight fielding and world-class bowling.

Moin Ashraf, whose 5-39 was a welcome antidote to Yorkshire's disappointment

Ashraf and Hughes not enough to outwit Foxes

A first-innings analysis of 5-39 by Moin Ashraf, above, and 53 from Jack Hughes were Yorkshire's highlights in a difficult match at Barnsley where they went down by 112 runs to Leicestershire in the Second Eleven Championship.

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Lancashire FPt20 Members' Seat Booking

The Friends Provident twenty20 Cup match between Yorkshire Carnegie and Lancashire Lightning (Thursday 17th June) is an all-ticket match.

Tim Bresnan on his way to ICC World Twenty20 success

Congratulations to Tim Bresnan and England!!!

England have won the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 tournament in the Caribbean and Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan has been ever present and key to the side's success.

Ben Sanderson, whose three wickets were the most encouraging feature in a bad day for Yorkshire

Record-low Yorkshire devoured by the Foxcubs

A three-wicket bag for paceman Ben Sanderson, above, was the only good news after a terrible day for Yorkshire in their Second Eleven Trophy clash with Leicestershire at Headingley Carnegie.

Jacques Rudolph, whose 83 not out piloted Yorkshire to victory with three balls to spare

Rudolph leads Yorkshire home with three balls left

Jacques Rudolph, above, continued his phenomenal form in the Clydesdale Bank 40 League to steer Yorkshire to a fourth consecutive win as they beat the Netherlands by four wickets with three balls to spare at Headingley Carnegie.

Aacting skipper Alex Lees, who blasted 136 in Yorkshire Academy's victory by 133 runs

Skipper Alex Lees flogs 136 in Academy rampage

Acting skipper Alex Lees, above, thrashed 136 and left-arm spinner Gurman Randhawa cleaned up with 4-71 as Yorkshire Academy crushed Hull and YPI by 133 runs in the Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League today.

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Andrew Gale in England Lions squad

The ECB have named Andrew Gale in the England Lions team to face Bangladesh in a four-day match at The County Ground, Derby from 19- 22 May.

Ben Sanderson, who took Yorkshire's first wicket before rain stopped play on Day 2

Paceman Ben Sanderson clinches career best

Paceman Ben Sanderson, above, claimed 5-50, the best first-class figures of his career, as Yorkshire bowled out Loughborough MCCU on the final day of the three-day match at Headingley Carnegie.

Steven Patterson, whose 6-32 blew Derbyshire away, walks off to the adulation of his teammates

Three in three: Patterson knocks Falcons for six

Ferocious bowling from Steven Patterson, above centre, who claimed a one-day career-best 6-32 including five wickets for five runs in 11 balls, sent Yorkshire Carnegie storming to victory by 100 runs against Derbyshire Falcons at Headingley Carnegie.

Callum Geldart, who was Academy's top batsman twice in a weekend

Geldart top again - but Academy out by one ball

Cricket was the winner, but Yorkshire suffered their first real upset of 2010 when the Academy was knocked out of the Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League Cup in Round 1.

Callum Geldart, whose 69 in 100 balls saw Yorkshire Academy to eight points

Callum Geldart batters Academy to eight points

Callum Geldart, above, cruised to 69 not out with three sixes and four fours as Yorkshire Academy thrashed Harrogate by nine wickets in their Solly Sports ECB Yorkshire County Premier League match at Weetwood.

Gary Ballance, who was at the crease for almost five-and-a-half hours for his match-winning 134

2nd CHAMP: Ballance, 134, leads victory charge

Gary Ballance, above, batted for almost five-and-a-half hours to amass 134 with 13 fours as Yorkshire beat Derbyshire by five wickets in their Second Eleven Championship match at Derby.

Skipper Andrew Gale joins the charge to congratulate Steven Patterson his 5-50

Patterson's first five as Yorkshire win by innings

Steven Patterson, being surrounded by teammates, above, collected career-best figures of 5-50 as Yorkshire fired out Essex for 206 and 214 to win by an innings and 96 runs on Day 3 of their LV County Championship match at Scarborough.

Callum Geldart, who hit 79 and shared in an opening stand of 170 with Joe Root

Root and Geldart 170 in Seconds Trophy triumph

Openers Joe Root and Callum Geldart, above, put on 170 as poor bowling helped Yorkshire to victory by 68 runs in their Second Eleven Trophy match at Derby.

Jack Hughes, whose 52 led the way for Yorkshire Academy

Hughes 52 as Academy set out their victory stall

Jack Hughes, above, top-scored with 52 as Yorkshire Academy established their promise with an outright 38-run victory over Sheffield Collegiate in the Solly Sports EBC Yorkshire County Premier League.

Jacques Rudolph, whose blisterinjg 83 led the way for Yorkshire

Rudolph and McGrath blaze away to 2 in 2

Two scorching innings from Jacques Rudolph, 83, above, and Anthony McGrath, 77 not out, gave Yorkshire Carnegie an advantage they never relinquished against Northamtonshire Steelbacks in the Clydesdale Bank 40 match at Scarborough.

Alex Lees, who at least gave the travelling supporters something to clap

ACADEMY: Boundaries for Lees - then hailstones

Two boundaries by Alex Lees, above, were the only excitement for Yorkshire Academy whose Solly Sports Yorkshire ECB County Premier League match at York was washed out after 5.5 overs

Tino Best, whose 4-86 on Day 4 gave Yorkshire hope of victory

Yorkshire enforce the follow-on, but rain wins

West Indian fast bowler Tino Best, above, grabbed four wickets at Headingley Carnegie as Yorkshire made Durham follow on 280 runs behind on the last day of their LV County Championship match - but Yorkshire had taken no second-innings wickets when the rain was the only winner.

Gerard Brophy, who hit 10 fours and two sixes in his second-innings 81

2ND CHAMP: Force-feeding ends in a damp squib

Garard Brophy, above, battered his way to 81 and Charlie Roebuck 46 not out as Yorkshire took advantage of "force-feeding" to set Nottinghamshire a challenging target on Day 3 of their Second Eleven Championship match. Then rain returned to mock the sportsmanship of both sides.

Gary Ballance, whose 67 piloted Yorkshire to a nerve-tingling triumph

2ND TROPHY: Ballance 67 in victory by one wicket

Gary Ballance, above, starred with 67 - but victory by one wicket with one ball to spare had the spectators biting their nails as Yorkshire stumbled from a seemingly winning position of 151-4 to 197-9, five wickets going down for 48 runs.

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10 wicket Eagles win sets off campaign in style

Andrew Gale (125 off 115 balls) and Jacques Rudolph (101 from 102) scorched Carnegie to 233-0 and victory over Essex by 10 wickets to kick off their Clydesdale Bank 40 campaign in style at Chelmsford.

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ACADEMY: Randhawa takes 6 but batting crumbles

Left-arm spinner Gurman Randhawa was the star of a disappointing opening to their Solly Adams ECB Yorkshire Premier League season.

Gerard Brophy LVCC batting 2009

2NDS: Brophy 162 as White Rose is impaled by Red

Gerard Brophy struck 162 to set the example other Yorkshire batsmen failed to follow as the Seconds went down to Lancashire by 28 runs at Stamford Bridge.

DAY 4 Tim Bresnan takes Yorkshire so close to an amazing win with 70 in Canterbury

Pride intact after mammoth chase ends in draw

A terrific batting performance from Yorkshire has seen them maintain their unbeaten start to the 2010 LV=County Championship season by drawing at Kent. Set a mammoth 392 to win in the Canterbury sunshine, the Tykes came close to a memorable victory before eventually accepting a stalemate which gives them 8 points to keep them top of the division one table.

Oliver Hannon-Dalby takes 5-68

Yorkshire beat Somerset and go top

Yorkshire 419 and 199 for 4 beat Somerset 272 and 344 by six wickets

Tino Best celebrates a wicket for West Indies

Yorkshire sign Tino Best

Yorkshire CCC are delighted to confirm the signing of West Indian fast bowler Tino Best until the end of May, but might have to wait before he can erupt onto the county circuit.

Jonathan Bairstow LVCC batting 2009

Bairstow and Rudolph bludgeon the Bears

Yorkshire (274 and 291-6) beat Warwickshire (217 and 347) by 4 wickets

Ajmal Shahzad, David Wainwright and Andrew Gale capping ceremony

Shahzad and Wainwright Awarded County Caps

On the eve of this season's opening LV= County Championship fixture versus Warwickshire The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has awarded full caps to both Ajmal Shahzad and David Wainwright.

Ryan Harris celebrates a ODI wicket

Ryan Harris asked to rest

Ryan Harris will not be playing for Yorkshire in May after being asked to rest by Cricket Australia.

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Bresnan and Shahzad in England World T20 squad

Tim Bresnan and Ajmal Shahzad have been included in England's 15-man squad for the ICC World Twenty20 in the Caribbean from April 30.

Anthony McGrath strikes out on his way to a fine fifty

Barbados: Lancashire lift War of the Roses Trophy

Yorkshire 226-9; Lancashire 266-7 (both in 94 overs)

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Daryl Tuffey's broken hand leads to search

Daryl Tuffey, who was due to play for Yorkshire until Ryan Harris's IPL commitments were completed has broken his left hand when batting for New Zealand in the 1st Test against Australia.

Gary Ballance scores 94 against UWI in Pro40 Barbados

Barbados: Yorkshire beat UWI by 52 runs

It was the Gary Ballance and Adam Lyth show today at the Foursquare Oval as Gary scored an aggressive 94 and Adam added 70 not out as Yorkshire gained revenge against the University of West Indies after defeat in Saturday's Twenty20 game at Kensington Oval.

Jonathan watches as Joe Sayers claims a wicket against Derbyshire in the Pro40 Semi-Final. Bairstow enjoyed a good game with bat and ball.

Barbados SF Essex beat Yorkshire by 5 wickets

Jonathan Bairstow (61) was the driving force as Yorkshire posted a respectable 201-6 but Essex chased down to win by 4 wickets with five balls to spare.

Andrew Gale launches a six against Derbyshire in the T20 in Barbados

Barbados: Derbyshire take 5th T20 spot

It was a different Yorkshire but the same result as Derbyshire secured 5th place in the Barbados Twenty20 Cup by 7 wickets at the 3 Ws Oval.

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Yorkshire show Macmillan support in Barbados

The entire Yorkshire playing squad and the support staff turned up for today's match against the University of West Indies wearing Macmillan Cancer Support Tshirts to show their support for one of the Club's Official Charities.

A brief moment of celebration as Steve Patterson takes a wicket

Barbados: Yorkshire lose to UWI

University of West Indies made 121 for 5 in their 20 overs and then dismissed Yorkshire for a mere 63 to take the game by a 58 run margin.

Gale and Rafiq celebrate a wicket

Barbados: Yorkshire v Derbyshire drawn

Yorkshire made 301-6 after dismissing Derbyshire for 185 in what was a solid performance to get their Caribbean crusade up and running. A moral victory for Andrew Gale on his first outing as skipper.

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Yorkshire players packing bags for Barbados

Andrew Gale will lead his Yorkshire side for the first time in Barbados as the Yorkshire side prepare to depart these shores on Sunday.

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Netherlands CB40 Travel Arrangements

Goedemorgen! On August 1st we are playing the Netherlands in a CB40 group fixture in Rotterdam.

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Easter coaching courses

Whether you want to play for England or whether you want to add that little bit extra to your game – you don’t know unless you try it!

Tim Bresnan bowling in LVCC 2009

Bresnan asked to stay on for Tests

Tim Bresnan will remain in Bangladesh as a replacement in the Test squad for the injured Ryan Sidebottom.

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Craig White Excited by new role

Craig White talks about his new role of Assistant to the Director of Professional Cricket.

Ajmal Shahzad appeal in the Pro ARCH 2008

Yorkshire four in England WT20 Cup contention

Tim Bresnan, David Wainwright, Ajmal Shahzad and Adil Rashid have been included in the ECB's provisional 30-man squad for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 to be staged in the Caribbean from April 30 this year.

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Adam Lyth rewards the young cricketers of Beverley

Yorkshire batsman, Adam Lyth, was in Beverley last week where he presented awards to the young players of Beverley Town Cricket Club.

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Bairstow Gets Yorkshire's 2009 Denis Compton Award

Jonathan Bairstow is the Yorkshire recipient of the prestigious Denis Compton Award for 2009. Adil Rashid had been Yorkshire's winner for the previous three seasons.

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Yorkskhire Radio in Barbados

Yorkshire Radio, an Official Media Partner of the Yorkshire CCC, will be joining the Yorkshire team as they travel to Barbados for the pre-season tour in March.

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YCCC sign Herschelle Gibbs for F P t20

Yorkshire County Cricket Club have bolstered their overseas ranks for 2010 with the signing of Herschelle Gibbs for the 2010 Friends Provident t20 competition.

Joe Root batting in one-day game 2009

Rafiq and Root in U19 World Cup Quarter Final

Azeem Rafiq's England Under-19s went out of the World Cup at the hands of West Indies who won the Quarter-Final clash by 18-runs. Azeem now leads his side against India in a battle for fifth place.

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Yorkshire sign Daryl Tuffey

Daryl Tuffey has signed for The Yorkshire County Cricket Club as the county’s overseas cover for Ryan Harris in the early part of the 2010 season. Harris will arrive in England after fulfilling his commitments to the Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League.

Headingley Carnegie full crowd floodlights 2009

FANTASTIC EARLY BIRD TICKET OFFERS

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has announced some exciting ticket offers for this season’s Friends Provident t20 and Clydesdale Bank 40 matches at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground.

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Free rugby tickets for Yorkshire members

All Yorkshire members are entitled to a free ticket to see the Leeds Rhinos play Salford City Reds on Friday 19th February 2010.

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and Rochelle Petty makes it 12 this winter...

Yorkshire Academy member Rochelle Petty has pushed the number of Yorkshire players on England duty this winter to twelve after being selected in a 13-woman England Academy squad to tour India this March.

Ajmal Shahzad with back to camera in t20 gear 2008

Shahzad and Bresnan to tour under captain Cook

Ajmal Shahzad has been rewarded for an excellent 2009 domestic season and his hard work on the England Performance Programme with a call up to the full England One-Day and Test squads that will tour the UAE and Bangladesh in February and March. Tim Bresnan retains his place in England ’s one-day touring party.

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INTERVIEW: Adil Rashid gets the Pongo treatment

Jo Harman spoke to Adil Rashid recently in South Africa for www.pongocricket.com. He discussed his Test prospects, dealing with expectations and his loyalty to Yorkshire

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Andrew Gale to skipper England Lions in UAE

Andrew Gale will prepare for his first season as Yorkshire captain by leading the England Lions against Pakistan A in the UAE in February.

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Chris Gray of Sheffield Cricket Lovers dies

We sadly received news from the Sheffield Cricket Lovers' yesterday that their former Chairman, Chris Gray, passed away on 23 December, one day after his 78th birthday.

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Chris Taylor moves into full-time coaching

Opening batsman Chris Taylor has mutually agreed with the Yorkshire County Cricket Club that he will leave the Club.

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James Finch released

James Finch, the 21-year-old Leeds born off-spinner, has been released by YCCC.

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Andrew Gale announced as Yorkshire's new skipper

Yorkshire County Cricket Club confirmed the appointment of Andrew Gale as captain for the 2010 season at a press conference held at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground today.

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Anthony McGrath steps down as captain

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club will have a new captain in 2010 after Anthony McGrath, the Club’s skipper in 2009, has taken the decision to relinquish the role and return to the ranks.

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New 15 year Debenture Scheme launched

It has been six months since we launched the original Yorkshire CCC Debentures for seats in the new Carnegie Pavilion.

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Azeem Rafiq to captain Under-19s to World Cup

Yorkshire's 18-year-old off-spinning all-rounder, Azeem Rafiq, has been named England's captain at next year's Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. A 15-man squad, which also includes Joe Root, had already been announced last month.

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Rule changes for 2010 Championship

Following an ECB Board meeting, the following points system and rule changes have been approved for the LV= County Championship and are effective from 2010.

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Yorkshire lads are World Cup bound

ECB today announced the squad for the ICC Under 19 World Cup taking place in New Zealand from 16th-30th January 2010 and have included Azeem Rafiq and Joe Root in a 15-man squad. The bi-annual tournament involves 16 teams with England facing Afghanistan, Hong Kong and India in the group stages.

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Yorkshire secure young talent

The ink has been in short supply at Headingley Carnegie since the end of the 2009 season as the talented youngsters at the Club have been busy signing new contracts.

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Durham Issue Steve Harmison apology to Yorkshire

Durham have issued an apology on behalf of Steve Harmison after comments he made about Matthew Hoggard's departure from Yorkshire

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Pakistan v Australia Test at Headingley Carnegie

The great and the good of English and Pakistani cricket met at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground today to formally launch the neutral Test which will be played between Pakistan and Australia at the ground in July 2010.

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OHD at the Darren Lehmann Academy 2009/10

Oliver Hannon-Dalby is in Australia at the Darren Lehmann Academy and is writing a blog along with Joe Gatting (Sussex) and Alex Wakely (Northants).

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Yorkshire players up for Big Hitter awards

Adil Rashid, Ajmal Shahzad and Azeem Rafiq are seeking your votes to become the inaugural recipient of the Big Hitter British Asian Cricketer of the Year Award 2009.

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Test and NatWest ODI tickets on sale NOW

Tickets for both the 2010 Test Match between Pakistan and Australia and the 2nd NatWest ODI between England and Pakistan are now on sale.

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2010 ECB 40 League groups announced

The draw for the 2010 ECB 40 League has taken place at Lord’s with 21 teams drawn into three de-regionalised groups. The 18 First-Class Counties, Scotland, the Netherlands and the ECB Recreational XI will compete for the ECB 40 League- the 40-over competition in top flight domestic cricket in 2010.

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Ryan Harris signs as Yorkshire's overseas player

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to announce that its overseas player for the 2010 season will be 30-year-old Australian paceman Ryan Harris.

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Yorkshire 6 for England Performance Programme

Gale, Sayers, Shahzad, Wainwright, Lyth and Bairstow will spend much of November and December in South Africa this winter as members of the England Performance Squad.

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Matthew Hoggard leaves Yorkshire

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club have held lengthy discussions over the past few months with Matthew Hoggard before informing him last Thursday that they would not be offering him a new contract for the 2010 season.

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Bresnan and Rashid join England party

Adil Rashid has been included in both the Test and One-Day England squads to tour South Africa this winter and Tim Bresnan has been named in the One-Day squad. The 16-man Test and ODI squads were announced by the England selectors today for the tour which begins next month.

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Players commit their future to YCCC

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has concluded a series of contract negotiations to ensure that its quality players remain at the Club.

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Yorkshire's women celebrate successful season

As the season ended on Sunday, Yorkshire's successful women's sides were at Haadingley Carnegie celebrating a tremendous 2009. Congratulations must go to all the girls on their success and to the volunteers who support them to develop and raise their game.

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James Lee commits future to Yorkshire

James Lee has ended speculation over his future by signing a new 3-year contract at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. James will remain at the Club until the end of the 2012 season and will be hoping to build on an excellent 2nd XI season by pushing for more regular 1st Team opportunities.

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Gale is Bradford & Bingley Player of the Year

The Yorkshire CCC Awards were presented on the outfield at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground during the lunchbreak on Day 2 of the LV County Championship match against Hampshire.

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Rousing farewell to Kruis as season ambles to end

Deon Kruis, right, took the first wicket of the Hampshire innings on his last day of Championship cricket for Yorkshire at Headingley Carnegie today.

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Guy lifts Second Eleven Trophy

Yorkshire beat Lancashire by 2 wickets to take Second Eleven Trophy with James Lee scoring an unbeaten 39 to add to his two wickets to see Yorkshire home.

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Wainwright's match but Hoggy steals headlines

Matthew Hoggard stormed Yorkshire to victory in Hove with a hat-trick to reduce Sussex to 80-8. David Wainwright wrapped up the final two wickets to finish Sussex off for 83 all out. Wainwright scored an unbeaten 99 runs and took 9 wickets in the match.

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Headingley awarded Pakistan v Australia Test

Headingley Carnegie will host one of two neutral Test Matches between Pakistan and Australia in 2010.

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Rudolph and Sayers put Gladiators to the sword

A splendid all-round performance by a young Yorkshire Carnegie side resulted in a crushing eight wicket victory over Gloucestershire Gladiators in the NatWest Pro40 match at Headingley Carnegie tonight.

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Bairstow Man of Match - and silver on the table!

Jonathan Bairstow was Man of the Match as Yorkshire Academy beat champions York by four wickets to win the ECB Oxbridge Yorkshire County Premier League Cup and put silver on the Headingley Carnegie table.

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Rafiq gives Yorkshire chance of silver double

Yorkshire can still do the silver double! The Academy play York in the ECB Oxbridge Yorkshire County Premier League Cup Final at Headingley Carnegie on Sunday - and yesterday Yorkshire reached the Second Eleven Trophy Final to be played on Monday, September 21...against Lancashire.

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NatWest Pro40 at Trent Bridge ruined by rain

Only 13 overs were possible at Trent Bridge where the bottom two sides in NatWest Pro40 Division One were forced to settle for a weather affected draw.

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Notts stalemate leaves Yorkshire nervous

Anthony McGrath and Chris Read were unable to come to an agreement for a target at Trent Bridge so instead of enjoying a thrilling end to a very competitive LV County Championship encounter, the spectators in Nottingham were forced to watch a dull conclusion that finished with a handshake and a draw at twenty past four.

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Adam Lyth lashes maiden ton in a lost cause

Adam Lyth lashed his maiden one-day century in Yorkshire Carnegie’s NatWest Pro40 League match against Sussex Sharks at Scarborough - but even this dashing display was insufficient to stave off defeat at the hands of the table-toppers.

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Lyth 133 sets up Roses Championship showdown

Next week's Roses match at Headingley Carnegie will determine whether Yorkshire or Lancashire go through to the Second Eleven Championship playoff.

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1,000 for Rudolph - but relegation fight goes on

Yorkshire continue their fight to avoid relegation after they could only draw their LV Championship match against Warwickshire at Scarborough - but there were two heartening events for the home side towards the end.

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England Under-19s 2010 World Cup selection

Charlie Roebuck and Joe Root are among 22 players selected to take part in a series of one-day matches against county 2nd XIs.

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Congratulations to Ashes winning England

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club would like to congratulate Andrew Strauss and all of the England team on their performances this summer in bringing the Ashes home.

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Rafiq gets 2nd XI cap ahead of Roses match

Azeem Rafiq finally got his hands on his 2nd XI cap at Headingley Carnegie yesterday.

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Yorkshire's youngsters claim silverware

The Yorkshire Under-15s have led the way this season claiming trophies galore as their season ended in style... The Under-15s had a fine victory in their final. On the way to success they had beaten Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland before defeating Warwickshire by 90 runs at the Quarter-Final stage.

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Yorkshire say goodbye to Simon Guy

It has been decided that Yorkshire County Cricket Club will not renew Simon Guy’s contract beyond the current season.

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Rashid 157 not out, but Red Rose make it a draw

A superlative innings by Adil Rashid, right - the 21-year-old all-rounder's second unbeaten century in successive innings - extended Yorkshire's first innings to 429.

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Bresnan and Rashid get England one-day calls

This weeks Roses match might well be Tim Bresnan and Adil Rashid's last appearance in Yorkshire colours this summer after they were both named in all of England's one-day teams announced today.

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Rashid spins 5-41 for Yorkshire

Victory over Hampshire by an innings and 22 runs this afternoon brought a huge sigh of relief in the Yorkshire camp - and the hope that they really can escape the relegation zone of the LV Championship this season.

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Somerset beat Yorkshire Carnegie in NatWest Pro40

Yorkshire Carnegie’s search for a win continues after they were well beaten by Somerset in their NatWest Pro40 League Division One match at Taunton.

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Test Match Refunds for Day 4

As the npower Ashes Test Match has finished within three days here is some information on our refund policy for Day 4 tickets...

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Tons from Rudolph and Gale seal Roses draw

Jacques Rudolph and Andrew Gale both hit hundreds as they shared a third-wicket partnership of 218 in 60 overs to help save their County Championship match against Lancashire at Old Trafford today.

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Gale, Brophy and Sayers see Yorkshire to a draw

Andrew Gale, right, suffered the agony of being out for 99 - but his brave innings helped to save the match for Yorkshire on the last day of their LV Championship encounter with Nottinghamshire at Scarborough.

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All-round skipper Blain sees Academy joint top

John Blain, right, blasted six sixes and three fours in a captain's innings for Yorkshire Academy - and then pitched in with captain's wickets as his side went first equal in the ECB Oxbridge Yorkshire County Premier League.

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Ballance 236 not out as Academy reach Final

Gary Ballance, right, butchered Sheffield Collegiate with 236 not out and shared in a first-wicket partnership of 296 with Joe Root as Yorkshire Academy reached the final of the ECB Oxbridge Yorkshire County Premier League Cup.

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Close encounters of the Botham kind

Sir Ian Botham will be one of four guests-of-honour paying tribute to Brian Close this October, at a specially arranged dinner to celebrate the 60th anniversary of him becoming England’s youngest ever Test cricketer, a record he holds to this day.

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ACADEMY: Randhawa and Roebuck star

Yorkshire Academy kept their great season on track with a 3 wicket win over Barnsley at Shaw Lane on Saturday.

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Promising youngsters rewarded

Anthony McGrath took time out this morning ahead of the Durham LV County Championship match to reward five of Yorkshire's promising youngsters with their 2nd XI caps.

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Yorkshire go record 19 games without a win

Yorkshire have gone a record 19 First Class matches without a victory following their draw against LV Championship title-holders Durham at Headingley Carnegie today.

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Yorkshire U17s beat Lancashire in Cup

Yorkshire Under-17s progressed through to the next round of the 50-over national knockout Cup after beating Lancashire Under-17s by 4 wickets at St Annes today (Thursday).

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Compton Miller Medal up for grabs again in 2009

They lit up a post-War generation. They were the dashing heroes of their day. England’s Denis Charles Scott Compton and Australia’s Keith Ross Miller were true legends of cricket.

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Azeem seals Under-19 Test win over Bangladesh

Azeem Rafiq bowled England Under-19s to a comprehensive 10-wicket victory inside three days of the first youth Test against Bangladesh at Scarborough.

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Michael Vaughan retires

Michael Vaughan has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket today. The 34-year-old has retired with immediate effect and everyone at The Yorkshire County Cricket Club wishes him all the very best for the future.

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ECB announce three competition structure

As the npower Ashes Series heads to Leeds via Birmingham the ECB have announced a three competition structure for domestic cricket from 2010 designed to protect the primacy of Test and 4-day cricket.

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Stressed Carnegie lose one they should have won

With speculation rife over the future of Michael Vaughan, right, Yorkshire Carnegie lost another game they were well on course to win - going down by 37 runs to Derbyshire Phantoms at Headingley Carnegie in their last Twenty20 Cup match of the season.

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Carnegie out as Foxes take T20 victory

Yorkshire Carnegie are out of this season's Twenty20 Cup after going down to an 11 run defeat to Leicestershire Foxes at Grace Road.

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Rafiq hits maiden century

Azeem Rafiq plundered an outstanding 92 ball maiden first class century at New Road to see Yorkshire past 500 before the visitors were frustrated in their attempts to turn their draw into an unlikely victory.

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Yorkshire Carnegie lose at Durham by 41 runs

Yorkshire Carnegie lost their Twenty20 Cup match at Durham courtesy of a batting collapse at the Riverside tonight, denting their chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the competition

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T20 CUP defeat by 11 runs at Trent Bridge

Andrew Gale was in imperious form with a quick fire 76 at Trent Bridge but it wasn’t enough for Yorkshire Carnegie who lost by 11 runs to throw the North Division of the Twenty20 Cup wide open.

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ECB Ashes Training Camp Squad

England today named a 16-strong squad for a pre-Ashes camp to be held later this week and a team to take on Warwickshire in a three-day warm-up match at Edgbaston starting on July 1st. The selectors also named Ian Bell as captain of the England Lions team for the four-day tour match against Australia at Worcester also starting on July 1st.

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Yorkshire Carnegie lose to Royals at Worcester

Yorkshire Carnegie missed the chance to record their first win in six weeks during the NatWest Pro40 League Division One match against Worcestershire Royals at New Road.

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Headingley Carnegie in Top 10

The readers of On Magazine were recently asked to name their top three locations in the Leeds area and Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground has made the cut. Alongside the top tourist attractions Headingley Carnegie is very dear to many people's hearts

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Yorkshire lose despite Wainwright and Bairstow

Left-arm spinner David Wainwright, left, picked up two crucial wickets with his injured hand and stand-in wicket-keeper Jonathan Bairstow collected four catches - but Somerset prevailed by four wickets against Yorkshire in their LV Championship match at Headingley Carnegie.

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Yorkshire throw down gauntlet and nearly do it

Anthony McGrath, right, declared to set Sussex a 281 victory target in 71 overs on Day 4 of their LV Championship match at Headingley Carnegie - and they were 257-8 when time was called, Mike Yardy hitting a superb 110.

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Bresnan and Rashid sign new 3-year deals

Tim Bresnan and Adil Rashid have pledged their futures to the White Rose County by signing three-year extensions to their existing contracts. The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been quietly going about the business of ensuring the future of the Club. In the off-season 2006/7 there were rumours that players were queuing up to leave Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground, but now they are queuing up to remain at the White Rose County . Over the course of the winter Anthony McGrath, Andrew Gale, David Wainwright, Adam Lyth and Richard Pyrah extended their contracts by three-years. Steve Patterson added two years to his Yorkshire career while Oliver Hannon-Dalby and Ben Sanderson signed one-year extensions

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Gale smashes 79 as Carnegie remember winning ways

Andrew Gale stormed to a score of 79 from just 59 balls in Chesterfield as Yorkshire’s Twenty20 campaign was given a timely boost with an eight wicket win over Derbyshire Phantoms

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Twenty20 Cup defeat at Old Trafford

Yorkshire Carnegie, fresh from an opening day home win against Leicestershire Foxes, were humbled by old foes Lancashire Lightning in the Twenty20 Cup North Division at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening.

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Adil Rashid gets ICC World Twenty20 call up

Yorkshire's Adil Rashid will replace Andrew Flintoff in the ICC World Twenty20 after the England management conceded Flintoff would not be fit following his recent surgery on a slight tear to the meniscus in his right knee.

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Rana Naved poised for Twenty20 action

Yorkshire Carnegie are delighted to announce that, at 12.30pm today, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan received a signed Termination Agreement from the Indian Cricket League

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Yorkshire Carnegie beat Surrey Brown Caps

Pakistani ace Rana Naved-ul-Hasan wielded the willow in typically fearless fashion to fire Yorkshire Carnegie to an amazing Friends Provident Trophy Group C win today, by four wickets over Surrey Brown Caps at the Oval.

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Brezzy off the mark as England win in style

Eight days into his England Test career Tim Bresnan took his first wickets as England clinched the Test series 2-0 over the West Indies.

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Sussex Sharks beat Yorkshire Carnegie

Yorkshire Carnegie’s hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the Friends Provident Trophy are over after a convincing 60-run defeat against Sussex Sharks at Hove today.

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Pyrah Man of the Match as Carnegie scrape home

Richard Pyrah, right, led the way with three wickets and a match-winning 42 not out as Yorkshire Carnegie beat Durham Dynamos by two wickets in the Friends Provident Trophy at Headingley Carnegie today.

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Yorkshire Carnegie's plucky Bristol fightback

Yorkshire Carnegie lost their third Friends Provident Trophy match in a row today, going down by three wickets to Group C leaders Gloucestershire Gladiators at Bristol’s County Ground.

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It's three out of three

Ahead of the one-month County Championship break it’s three draws in their first three games for Yorkshire after they were frustrated on the final day against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. With the only realistic chance of getting a victory dashed early on when the hosts passed the 451 follow-on mark, the objective of the match changed to secure maximum bonus points and give players the chance of time in the middle.

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Seconds washed out three days at Todmorden

The sad news from Todmorden where Yorkshire Seconds should have been playing Middlesex is that all three days have been abandoned because of rain.

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Carnegie bowl well -batting goes pear-shaped

A dramatic collapse snatched defeat from the jaws of victory for Yorkshire Carnegie in their Friends Provident Trophy clash with Surrey Brown Caps at Headingley Carnegie today.

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Yorkshire's overseas player to England today

Rana Naved will arrive in Yorkshire today after securing the work permit that he had struggled to obtain ahead of the 2009 season

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