Disability Cricket

Latest news and match reports from disability cricket played around the world and in the UK.

Disability Cricket News

Kev Baker Talks About Club Cricket, his Stoma and more...

We finally had a chance to sit down with Kev Baker, as he Tells his Club Cricket Story, getting use to a stoma/colostomy bag, disability cricket and more...

Lord’s Taverners named as a 'Cricket 4 Good Partner' during ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

The Lord’s Taverners has announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as an official ‘Cricket 4 Good Partner’ at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup this summer.

The Barmy Army to support Lord’s Taverners Wicketz project

Youngsters from disadvantaged communities across the UK are to benefit from a partnership between the Lord’s Taverners and The Barmy Army...

Shropshire D40 Blog

Shropshire D40 Blog - 18th September in Association with Cobra Cricket

With the super nines having been defeated after reaching the National Semi-Finals, it was left to the D40 team to try to land that elusive first national title for Shropshire.

Shropshire D40 Blog - 22nd August in Association with Cobra Cricket

The super 9s team travelled to Collingham and District CC on 12th August to take on Derbyshire.

Head Coach / Legend Jonathan Caldecott looks on as the super 9s quality for the semi-finals at Market Drayton CC.

Shropshire D40 Blog - 18th July in Association with Cobra Cricket

Despite a mixed set of results over the last few weeks, both the Super 9 and D40 squads have qualified for the national semi-finals in August. The Super 9s have topped their Midlands Group, whilst the D40 team head the North Section, needing just a few points to make mathematically certain of winning the group.

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ECB Announce Squad for Visually Impaired Tour of India

ECB have today announced a 16-man Visually Impaired (VI) squad for their upcoming tour of India. The side will take on World Champions India in three IT20s before competing in a Tri-Series against India and Sri Lanka.

Rob Franks Inspiring Amputation Story

Back in 2011 Rob Franks was playing cricket when he slid for a ball and injured his knee. Eventually his wife, Carla, convinced him to get it checked out and he went in for a scan.

Yorkshire Cricket Supports Disability Cricket

The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation (YCF) have come together with the Yorkshire Cricket Board (YCB) and Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) to support HALO, a learning disability service provided by Beeston’s community centre, Hamara.

Shropshire D40 Pre-Season Blog in Association With Cobra Cricket

Indoor nets have finished, and although two weeks were lost due to the Leisure Centre being closed after the recent bad weather, there have been some good sessions ahead of the forthcoming season.

The team are preparing for their tour of Nepal

Interview - Beth Evans, The Change Foundation

Ahead of a groundbreaking tour to Nepal next month, we talk to Beth Evans, the driving force behind the UK's first and only all female visually impaired cricket team.

Shropshire D40 Blog - 20th May in Association with Cobra Cricket

Game number two of the season, and after a week where both the venue for the game and the likely strength of our side varied we were pleased to finally get to Kirkham and Wesham Cricket Club (just outside Blackpool) to take on Lancashire.

Shropshire Disability Cricket Blog in Association with Cobra Cricket

Halfway through the group stages of the ECB competitions and both the super nines and D40 teams sit at the top of their respective divisions.

Roses Rivals Unite through Wicketz

There was a Roses match up with a difference in Bradford in October where participants from Wicketz hubs in Bradford and Manchester, delivered by the Yorkshire and Lancashire Cricket Foundation

Hillingdon taste Super 1s success on Lord’s debut

Hillingdon emerged as worthy victors at the Lord’s Taverners Super 1s Finals at Lord’s last week (18 October), in their first ever appearance at the home of cricket