Cotswold Journal | Cricket https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/cricket/ Cotswold Journal Cricket en-gb Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:18:11 +0000 Wed, 04 Nov 2026 01:18:11 +0000 https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Cotswold Journal | Cricket https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/cricket/ Women's Rapids captain looks back over rollercoaster season https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26633233.womens-rapids-captain-clare-boycott-rollercoaster-2026/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:48:59 +0100 4d1e43ed2f6f93219c172a3a36601ec1 '2026 what to say?! Challenging': Stephen Manfield on year of extreme weather https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26612547.worcestershire-head-groundsperson-year-extremities/?ref=rss Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:38:11 +0100 a1b1bb35b679f5b049295f1627c420f0 Josh Baker charity celebrates £100,000 fundraising milestone https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26601790.josh-baker-foundation-raises-100-000-young-cricketers/?ref=rss Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:38:19 +0100 0847697f9a47e9494a489c321656f0c7 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Wicketkeeper Henry Cullen signs new deal with boyhood club https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26579235.henry-cullen-signs-new-worcestershire-deal-2029/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:44:46 +0100 2699b4309d0a3f9f3c8483c96d1fb6a8 Worcestershire sign Australian fast bowler on two-year deal https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26579155.worcestershire-sign-australian-fast-bowler-sam-greer/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:31:42 +0100 cf9e87c4ba38d4add7dc672de8ccbd5e Worcestershire captain Brett D’Oliveira awarded testimonial year https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26579093.brett-doliveira-awarded-worcestershire-testimonial-year/?ref=rss Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:22:19 +0100 54e26613e51cd11c2e63986548ebfab9 Rain denies Worcestershire shot at dramatic Durham win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26568849.rain-halts-worcestershire-push-victory-durham/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 926f42b76180ad8ec643baf289fb90bc ‘Toe to toe’ contest – Richardson praises Worcestershire after Durham draw https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26568932.coach-richardson-praises-worcestershire-durham-draw/?ref=rss Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a9f628a9a90f14d38921d0dcf696236b miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Worcestershire chase down Somerset in thrilling season finale https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26563706.worcestershire-2nd-xi-beat-somerset-thrilling-finale/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b34b95b3fe43890000d8709a2defb2bd miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'We gave ourselves every chance to win' – Richardson after rain frustrates Pears https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26512378.richardson-says-worcestershire-promotion-hopes-remain-alive/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 90ff8fc874f0f717e3fb1ad8c7ff3e6c miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Downpour denies Worcestershire victory push against Lancashire https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26512305.heavy-rain-forces-worcestershire-draw-lancashire/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0100 367b8f9fcd33a2f2bf0cf178eb1595fa miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Worcestershire sign former England Under-19 batsman https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26496196.worcestershire-ccc-sign-george-thomas-two-year-deal/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a2a806998685b085d15e72f1bc6b9724 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris World Cup cricket stars heading to New Road for international clash https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26495920.england-women-v-ireland-cricket-worcesters-new-road/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c3b368fd37de77fcf7b0dbf24220c3e8 Teenage sensation Lategan's maiden first-class century sets up win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26489096.worcestershire-beat-gloucestershire-eight-wickets/?ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 fba20d10c334e5805be08dce6e93f98b miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'It's an amazing feeling': Lategan after leading Worcestershire to victory https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26489141.lategan-hails-worcestershire-win-maiden-century/?ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d9c07743ae88480c9b9729f84b79c65c Young bowler to leave Worcestershire at end of season https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26479936.worcestershire-ccc-seamer-harry-darley-leave-club/?ref=rss Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9719905889732f4109f725888ef2fc11 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Worcestershire CCC squad update ahead of Gloucestershire clash https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26477798.worcestershire-ccc-squad-update-ahead-gloucestershire/?ref=rss Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d867c1e63ba3c5cec7f7c940747240cf miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Late fightback not enough as Women's Rapids fall to Steelbacks https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26471549.rapids-women-beaten-northamptonshire-one-day-cup/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 079fc2594925ff7119ee18d79589b309 Reigning champions bow out of One Day Cup after cruel finale https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26457141.worcestershire-rapids-beat-durham-bow-one-day-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1ec1810077658ec367dfc04435951201 Worcestershire Rapids star ‘absolutely gutted’ after Cup exit https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26458045.worcestershire-rapids-gutted-cruel-one-day-cup-exit/?ref=rss Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2cf8ed6ca5d1ced363334531bc20ae55 Last-ball heartbreak leaves Rapids facing must-win clash https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26451019.worcestershire-rapids-suffer-last-ball-glamorgan-defeat/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9c2aa9574a78a9a2cf6f444760c63bef miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'We're still in it': Libby rallies Rapids as must-win Durham test awaits https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26451161.jake-libby-rapids-still-hunt-glamorgan-loss/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 cc42e1d594b244e76c3aebc9badacefe Rapids target win for Josh Baker against unbeaten Middlesex https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26424884.rapids-face-unbeaten-middlesex-blue-bakes-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 52e0a66c1dc0062531c546b404d6826e miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids well beaten by Yorkshire as perfect start ends https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26424775.worcestershire-rapids-unbeaten-start-ended-yorkshire/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b467d8cbbc654a2cbc0c49a665883c6c Richardson on defeat at York: "We didn't do enough good stuff" https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26424826.alan-richardson-frustrated-rapids-defeat-yorkshire/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1977bfa144ceba0ceac31ee154a8cc32 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Centurion Boycott sets sights on finals day after key win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26417201.boycott-century-boosts-womens-rapids-finals-day-hopes/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0a53cc5fb8888bf8a7292afae290d11a miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Accountancy firm joins Worcestershire CCC as new partner https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26417276.worcestershire-ccc-partners-pinfields-accountants/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0d8d86e3730dda19ac287daf8749afbe miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris International cricket set to return to New Road https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26406612.england-women-play-bangladesh-worcester-2027/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0c14845d2bcb5e3e6037bda02fc5a03c miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'Thank you for letting me fulfil a dream': Rob Jones to retire https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26406538.worcestershire-rapids-batter-rob-jones-retire-2026/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7df04a71b352cd2876ab79f602375c7d miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris £1 kids' tickets on offer for county cricket family fun weekend https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26402375.kids-go-1-worcestershire-ccc-family-fun-weekend/?ref=rss Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ac41ac42b932d3d799ed55095f702e0f miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Lategan ton inspires Rapids to dominant warm-up victory https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26300647.worcestershire-rapids-beat-herefordshire-146-runs/?ref=rss Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 980d9965d45e0215fa5d30f3eb2fff3f miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Cricket club holds special weekend in young cricketer's memory https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26285714.blue-bakes-returns-worcestershire-county-cricket-club/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7b6a2d36c252ccea55e8f20309c470ab miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids coach Richardson left with 'what-ifs' after Blast bow-out https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26274985.worcestershire-rapids-coach-richardson-rues-t20-blast-exit/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 3b8ee5da5f2d460aa1f92b5124156ad4 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids knocked out of Vitality Blast after Somerset defeat https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26274875.worcestershire-rapids-suffer-78-run-t20-defeat-somerset/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e230f6c8a1c419d3b3c7206bd4d85ebb miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'It feels phenomenal': Davies returns in style with dominant Rapids win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26240539.gwen-davies-phenomenal-return-worcestershire-rapids/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bb1db226e4cfb9aeed6102e7820106e8 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids keep Blast hopes alive with Somerset win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26235806.worcestershire-rapids-beat-somerset-boost-blast-hopes/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 24c0ebc211d1fa3ae8b7fa9047308515 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris ‘Really proud’: Waite hails Rapids bounce back against Somerset https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26235891.matthew-waite-hails-rapids-response-somerset-win/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 623e1e053bd0dfe9f4403c9fece929fa miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids batters lead the way in commanding Sussex Sharks win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26236754.womens-rapids-beat-sussex-sharks-boost-blast-hopes/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2c348e791104b68c10ac22820e88ee7e miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Resolute Rapids’ County Cup journey ends with defeat to Surrey https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26222988.surrey-knock-worcestershire-women-rapids-county-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 98c1cd3a3a2bec386912a5a3749df165 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'We can compete': Youngster Harris proud of Rapids’ County Cup run https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26223110.lucy-harris-upbeat-rapids-county-cup-campaign/?ref=rss Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 81541b631c1bb17a6d9ba2f29c8ef5ce miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'Down to the wire': Richardson reflects on 'nerve-wracking' late win https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26220827.late-worcestershire-victory-leaves-richardson-relieved/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 103654685493721e0c73d990342c8bbc miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Worcestershire claim memorable win with last day fightback https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26220732.worcestershire-secure-five-wicket-win-gloucestershire/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 965cb17225f811c49404529d7bd3e8d5 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Worcestershire cricket scorer gets international call-up https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26205963.worcestershire-scorer-officiates-england-test-match/?ref=rss Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 fea91ecd53ad4e1a8498689eff86bf14 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Allison's 89 not enough as Pears crumble in record chase https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26197476.worcestershire-county-championship-defeat-middlesex/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 55709d7181998aeafabc284d429bf1e4 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Richardson on Middlesex defeat: 'We need to do the basics for longer' https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26197540.pears-coach-richardson-urges-learning-middlesex-defeat/?ref=rss Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 6c259487f4408e06174e5b209d874eb6 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Clinical Women's Rapids crush Middlesex by nine wickets https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26196049.worcestershire-women-thrash-middlesex-nine-wickets/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 45edbffc77c84d3c25a11dbad000a762 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Worcestershire fast bowler named in England U19 squad https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26188184.worcestershires-brockman-earns-under-19s-england-call/?ref=rss Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 15d50db8320e892ce2e00fb99862cd20 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids fall to Steelbacks in rain-shortened T20 clash https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26181090.worcestershire-rapids-fall-short-friday-night-showdown/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5da92ed78a98f886b9ae363f20540786 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Roderick reflects on 'strange' game as Rapids lose to Northampton https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26183190.roderick-reflects-difficult-night-northampton/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 fdb4113fcaffcc786f940c93171d565e miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'A game that hurts': Last-ball defeat fuels fresh motivation for Raza https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26174808.raza-eyes-northants-opportunity-gloucestershire-blow/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4748bb4200f66a91fba281c2da750259 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris