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Cricket field in new search for tenants

HUDDERSFIELD could be set to lose another of the town’s cricket fields, unless a new team can be found to play on it! Read

Colly hints at an unchanged side

CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood has given a strong hint that England will keep an unchanged line-up despite suffering a humiliating defeat in the opening match of their one-day series against New Zealand. Read

Duo facing major first cup hurdle!

THE Drakes League have just 13 entrants in this season’s Heavy Woollen Cup, curiously, the lowest number of representatives for many years! Read

Roebuck to lead assault!

CHARLIE ROEBUCK has been named Huddersfield’s team captain for their tilt at this year’s Joe Lumb Cup competition. Read

Long-serving duo get major honour

ARMITAGE BRIDGE and Skelmanthorpe supply the winners of this year’s coveted Lady Sykes Candlesticks, awarded for a lifetime’s service to cricket. Read

Romida enjoy Test as Ryan carries bat!

Romida enjoy Test as Ryan carries bat!

RYAN SIDEBOTTOM is carrying his bat for Huddersfield! Read

Shoaib signs for Scholes

RELEGATED Scholes are setting up their stall for an immediate return to the Drakes League Premiership by signing Pakistan-born all-rounder Shoaib Khan. Read

Drakes League slap ban on Naseer

THE Drakes League Executive have slapped a suspension order on former Slaithwaite player Asim Naseer – until further notice! Read

Dani will be back to boost new bid

FOUR of the Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League’s top-flight sides are destined to crash out at the first hurdle when the Romida Sykes Cup gets under way next May. Read

Clubs to spend longer in the field

IN a remarkable about-turn, Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League clubs have abandoned 45-over cricket for Conference Second XI games and voted in favour of returning to 50-overs-a-side matches across the board. Read

Let defence begin!

ROMIDA Sykes Cup holders Skelmanthorpe will head up the Colne Valley to begin the defence of the Drakes Huddersfield League’s premier knockout trophy next season. Read

Overnight: Sri Lanka 188 and 292-3 England 281

SRI LANKASecond innings (cont) Read

Eyes down for Sykes Cup draw

DRAKES Huddersfield Cricket League officials and club representatives head to the Huddersfield Hotel tonight for the League’s annual meeting. Read

Overnight: Sri Lanka 188 and 36-0, England 281.

SRI LANKASecond Innings (cont) Read

CARSON’S KEY CALL

Carson's key call

JACK CARSON has been officially elected as the new president of the Arrow Huddersfield Central Cricket League. Read

Romida step up vital backing for League

BRIGHOUSE-based sports company Romida have won the contract to supply the Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League with balls for the 2008 season. Read

Hoggie’s fine return sets up run chase!

FAST bowler James Anderson returned to action to set up a thrilling England run chase against a Sri Lanka Cricket Board President’s XI. Read

England finding it tough in Colombo

ENGLAND’S first innings was left in disarray after the top order were shot out cheaply against a Sri Lanka Cricket Board President’s XI. Read

Away testers looming in White Rose

THE Under 21 representative sides of both the Drakes Huddersfield and Arrow Central leagues are away in the first round of the 2008 White Rose Trophy. Read

We need to know

CRICKET clubs are now awaiting answers to some crucial questions about signing their overseas professionals. Read

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