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Joe Root confident ahead of England Lions match

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:53:29 +0000

Yorkshire and England Lions opener Joe Root is in confident mood as he gears up to face White Rose team-mates Tim Bresnan and Jonny Bairstow in a one-day match in Abu Dhabi today.

Yorkshire's Adil Rashid seeks help from top coach Jack Birkenshaw

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:48 +0000

Adil Rashid has sought the help of former England Test spinner Jack Birkenshaw in a bid to rediscover the magic that once saw him rated as the hottest prospect in the country.

Phil Jaques puts his back into Tykes stint

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:20:00 +0000

NEW signing Phil Jaques is determined to enjoy his forthcoming spell with Yorkshire after recovering well from major back surgery in 2008 which ended his international career with Australia.

Yorkshire sweat on status of British passport holder Phil Jaques

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Phil Jaques is set to play for Yorkshire as a non-overseas player in 2012 and 2013 after retiring from state cricket in Australia.

Gale recruits ex-soldier to inspire Yorkshire cricketers

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:57:13 +0000

Martin Hewitt is a name not widely associated with cricket – yet he has been helping Yorkshire in the build-up to the new county season, which is a little over two months away.

Tykes lifted by coach’s early arrival

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Jason Gillespie is expected to take up his new role as first-team coach with Yorkshire next week after agreeing an early release from his MidWest Rhinos contract in Zimbabwe.

Work on Pyrah’s technique to keep him afire for Yorkshire

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:49:21 +0000

There will not be too many cricketers around who have scored a brilliant hundred and immediately been demoted to number 11 in the batting order.

Smaller county cricket list not the way

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:50:49 +0000

GRAHAM HARDCASTLE, the Yorkshire Cricket Club reporter for The Press, reflects on measures to cut down the volume of cricket being played domestically.

York teenager sets off on international cricket tour

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:06:31 +0000

A BAPTISM of fire is inspiring Heworth teenager Jack Leaning as he jets off on his first international cricket tour.

Less hectic schedule is Tykes’ lucky break

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:10:00 +0000

INCOMING first-team coach Jason Gillespie is happy to see a reduced 2012 domestic calendar for his first season in charge at Yorkshire.