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League cup format be played upon cricket return Picture: Ray Spencer

League cup format be played upon cricket return Picture: Ray Spencer

Bradford League cancels regular competitions as new 'league cup' format comes in

Action from a Bradford League Premier League clash between Bradford & Bingley and Cleckheaton. Will those sides, along with everyone else, be able to return to action on July 4? Picture: Chris Hyslop

Action from a Bradford League Premier League clash between Bradford & Bingley and Cleckheaton. Will those sides, along with everyone else, be able to return to action on July 4? Picture: Chris Hyslop

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Bradford League disappointment over government ban but ECB still hopeful

There could well be no cricket activity for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic

There could well be no cricket activity for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus pandemic

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ECB issues coronavirus statement which will affect clubs in Bradford District

Yeadon's Championship Two promotion hopes dented against Birstall

Yeadon's Championship Two promotion hopes dented against Birstall

Yeadon lose out but cup clash to come against Birstall

Yeadon's James Massheder in full swing. Picture: Richard Leach

Yeadon's James Massheder in full swing. Picture: Richard Leach

Yeadon now in four-way tussle for title

Yeadon's promotion hopes hit by loss to Liversedge

Yeadon's promotion hopes hit by loss to Liversedge

Yeadon's promotion hopes hit by loss to Liversedge

James Massheder, pictured here batting, took 6-22 with the ball for Yeadon on Saturday

James Massheder, pictured here batting, took 6-22 with the ball for Yeadon on Saturday

Massheder's six-wicket haul helps Yeadon crush Hopton Mills

Eric Sutton during his time as captain at Bradford League club Salts

Eric Sutton during his time as captain at Bradford League club Salts

Obituary: Ex-Bradford Northern and Bradford League stalwart Eric Sutton dies, aged 87

Yeadon's James Massheder, pictured here batting, took 3-26 with the ball on Saturday

Yeadon's James Massheder, pictured here batting, took 3-26 with the ball on Saturday

Leaders Yeadon get comfortable win against Jer Lane

Bowler Andrew Robinson took 7-31 for Yeadon on Sunday. Picture: Richard Leach

Bowler Andrew Robinson took 7-31 for Yeadon on Sunday. Picture: Richard Leach

Robinson and Hameed lead Yeadon to weekend wins

Baildon, who have won the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League second teams' Championship Division One

Baildon, who have won the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League second teams' Championship Division One

Champions Baildon have their day thanks to Keon

Hanging Heaton opener Nick Connolly, who hit a six and 15 fours in his 110 not out, was dropped on 61 in a memorable Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Cup final against New Farnley at Spen Victoria

Hanging Heaton opener Nick Connolly, who hit a six and 15 fours in his 110 not out, was dropped on 61 in a memorable Solly Sports Heavy Woollen Cup final against New Farnley at Spen Victoria

Openers shine in thrilling Heavy Woollen Cup final

Methley skipper Grant Soames' forward defensive can't prevent him from being bowled Picture: Ray Spencer

Methley skipper Grant Soames' forward defensive can't prevent him from being bowled Picture: Ray Spencer

Saints are en route to yet another title

Baildon batting v Undercliffe at Jenny Lane. Bowler Scott Etherington appeals a lbw..

Baildon batting v Undercliffe at Jenny Lane. Bowler Scott Etherington appeals a lbw..

Wrenthorpe are promoted

Bradford and Bingley v Woodlands. Bingley's Ryan Cooper batting to a delivery from Pieter Swanepoel...Pic ms rep SPO..

Bradford and Bingley v Woodlands. Bingley's Ryan Cooper batting to a delivery from Pieter Swanepoel...Pic ms rep SPO..

Farsley concede Priestley Cup final due to lack of players

Tom Kohler-Cadmore hits out on the way to his fiirst century for Cleckheaton

Tom Kohler-Cadmore hits out on the way to his fiirst century for Cleckheaton

Saints put one hand on Premier Division trophy

Mubtada Akhtar top scored with 73 for Pudsey Congs, Picture: Ray Spencer

Mubtada Akhtar top scored with 73 for Pudsey Congs, Picture: Ray Spencer

Deadly new-ball pair hold sway again for Wrenthorpe

Keighley v Altofts Richard Gould on his way to his ton.

Keighley v Altofts Richard Gould on his way to his ton.

Revenge win puts Keighley on brink of promotion

New Farnley's Andrew Hodd has scored runs in both matches against Pudsey St Lawrence Picture: Ray Spencer

New Farnley's Andrew Hodd has scored runs in both matches against Pudsey St Lawrence Picture: Ray Spencer

Hutchison: St Lawrence are slight favourites in big clash

Woodlands spinner Chris Brice is congratulated as he takes the first wicket against Farsley

Woodlands spinner Chris Brice is congratulated as he takes the first wicket against Farsley

Robertshaw is first to 1,000 runs as Saints take lead

Alex Daniel Photography

Alex Daniel Photography

Watson has all the answers as Jer head towards title

Max Davidson top scored for leaders Keighley with 31 Picture: Charlie Perry

Max Davidson top scored for leaders Keighley with 31 Picture: Charlie Perry

Brighouse makes leaders Keighley work hard

Hanging Heaton v Pudsey St Lawrence Saints opener Mark Robertshaw aknowledges the crowd's applause on his way to 162

Hanging Heaton v Pudsey St Lawrence Saints opener Mark Robertshaw aknowledges the crowd's applause on his way to 162

Robertshaw on the Mark for Pudsey St Lawrence

Undercliffe v Pudsey Congs....Zeeshan Qasim (undercliffe) appeal ..Nick Lindley (PC)...

Undercliffe v Pudsey Congs....Zeeshan Qasim (undercliffe) appeal ..Nick Lindley (PC)...

Undercliffe's Usman signs off with another key performance

Skipton and District Hargreaves Ltd League Merit Final

Skipton and District Hargreaves Ltd League Merit Final

All-rounder Usman proving a top buy for Undercliffe

Nasir Chowdrey on his way to taking 6-28 for Jer Lane in their opening-day victory over Mytholmroyd in the Spenser Wilson Halifax League.

Nasir Chowdrey on his way to taking 6-28 for Jer Lane in their opening-day victory over Mytholmroyd in the Spenser Wilson Halifax League.

Adwalton are big hits as Oulton defeated

Keighley's Paul Quinlan, whose 6-69 took him over 50 wickets for the season Picture: Richard Leach

Keighley's Paul Quinlan, whose 6-69 took him over 50 wickets for the season Picture: Richard Leach

Hopton Mills lose to Brighouse despite having two centurions

Archie Scott starred in Pudsey St Lawrence's Priestley Shield semi-final demolition of Pudsey Congs

Archie Scott starred in Pudsey St Lawrence's Priestley Shield semi-final demolition of Pudsey Congs

Old Lane face Saints in Shield final

Day to remember for Hanging Heaton

Keighley's Richard Gould blocks a shot. Picture: Jo Walker

Keighley's Richard Gould blocks a shot. Picture: Jo Walker

Keighley make most of reinstatement as they reach final

Jer Lane's Saeed Mirza took 3-10 against Crossbank Meths Picture: Alex Daniel Photography

Jer Lane's Saeed Mirza took 3-10 against Crossbank Meths Picture: Alex Daniel Photography

Watson has all the answers as Jer Lane stay second

Louis Horsfield made an unbeaten 73

Louis Horsfield made an unbeaten 73

Horsfield stars in leaders Keighley's victory

Jonathan Donnelly scored 52 and took 6-47 for Pudsey Congs Picture: Ray Spencer

Jonathan Donnelly scored 52 and took 6-47 for Pudsey Congs Picture: Ray Spencer

No Duff run chase as Gomersal reach 325 target

Mark Robertshaw guided Pudsey St Lawrence to victory at Townville. Picture: Ray Spencer

Mark Robertshaw guided Pudsey St Lawrence to victory at Townville. Picture: Ray Spencer

St Lawrence top as Farsley beat New Farnley

Pudsey St Lawrence v Woodlands Jordan Thompson, second left, helpts to celebrate a wicket

Pudsey St Lawrence v Woodlands Jordan Thompson, second left, helpts to celebrate a wicket

Marsden: County and clubs must talk

BRICE AND EASY: Woodlands' Chris Brice took 2-27 in their victory over Townville

BRICE AND EASY: Woodlands' Chris Brice took 2-27 in their victory over Townville

Woodies are left playing a waiting game

Gareth Lee, left, took 5-31 and scored 117 not out, including six sixes and 16 fours, for Adwalton in their victory over Heckmondwike & Carlinghow

Gareth Lee, left, took 5-31 and scored 117 not out, including six sixes and 16 fours, for Adwalton in their victory over Heckmondwike & Carlinghow

Windhill can’t build on shock

Ahsan Butt scored an un beaten century for Bowling Old Lane against Buttershaw St Paul's

Ahsan Butt scored an un beaten century for Bowling Old Lane against Buttershaw St Paul's

Wakefield St Michael's seize the day as leaders Keighley suffer

Undercliffe skipper Michael Kelsey made 51 in their abandoned match against Yeadon

Undercliffe skipper Michael Kelsey made 51 in their abandoned match against Yeadon

Rain does Undercliffe no favours as Wrenthorpe close gap

Yorkshire wicket-keeper Andrew Hodd, who made 79, acknowledges the crowd's applause on reaching 50 for New Farnley Picture: Ray Spencer

Yorkshire wicket-keeper Andrew Hodd, who made 79, acknowledges the crowd's applause on reaching 50 for New Farnley Picture: Ray Spencer

Thrills galore in top flight as teams beat the rain

Grant Soames, pictured, wants Methley to be pushing into the top four next season Picture; Ray Spencer

Grant Soames, pictured, wants Methley to be pushing into the top four next season Picture; Ray Spencer

Soames: There'll be many twists and turns in title race

Raqeeb Younis made his third century of the season for Jer Lane

Raqeeb Younis made his third century of the season for Jer Lane

Younis hits third ton to keep Jer Lane on top

BIG HIT: Max Davidson top-scored for Keighley in their victory over Spen Victoria

BIG HIT: Max Davidson top-scored for Keighley in their victory over Spen Victoria

Leaders Keighley return to winning ways

Baildons Mushtaq Ahmed bowling at Pudsey St Lawrence on Sunday pic PB.

Baildons Mushtaq Ahmed bowling at Pudsey St Lawrence on Sunday pic PB.

Bottom team Yeadon pull off stunning win

Pudsey St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw on his way to a century against Woodlands Picture: Ray Spencer

Pudsey St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw on his way to a century against Woodlands Picture: Ray Spencer

Suleman Khan has Bradford & Bingley in a spin in Bradford League

Bradford & Bingley batsman Jonathan Whitehead has made over 400 league runs Picture: Ray Spencer

Bradford & Bingley batsman Jonathan Whitehead has made over 400 league runs Picture: Ray Spencer

Bradford & Bingley are in three-way relegation fight

Joshua Thurwell is now taking 'wickets for fun' after a difficult start to the season for Cleckheaton Picture: Richard Leach

Joshua Thurwell is now taking 'wickets for fun' after a difficult start to the season for Cleckheaton Picture: Richard Leach

Cleck have enough in their locker to survive

Hollyoaks actor David Kennedy, right, is lined up to play for a Celebrity XI at Windhill on Sunday Picture: Steve Madden

Hollyoaks actor David Kennedy, right, is lined up to play for a Celebrity XI at Windhill on Sunday Picture: Steve Madden

Busy day at Busy Lane as stars of soap and sport mix

Clubs will be given the opportunity to start matches earlier and have an extended tea interval due to England's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden

Clubs will be given the opportunity to start matches earlier and have an extended tea interval due to England's World Cup quarter-final against Sweden

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Woodlands' Kez Ahmed traps Gomersal's Chris Rhodes lbw in a remarkable spell of 5-7 Picture: Richard Leach

Woodlands' Kez Ahmed traps Gomersal's Chris Rhodes lbw in a remarkable spell of 5-7 Picture: Richard Leach

Heavyweight line-up for Priestley Cup semi-finals

Max Davidson scored 52 not out for leaders Keighley

Max Davidson scored 52 not out for leaders Keighley

Greaves helps Brighouse lay down a marker

Richard Wear scored 80 not out for Gomersal

Richard Wear scored 80 not out for Gomersal

No Sleight win for Wrenthorpe in run-fest at Congs

Pudsey St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw tucks a ball off his legs on his way to 69 against Bradford & Bingley Picture: Ray Spencer

Pudsey St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw tucks a ball off his legs on his way to 69 against Bradford & Bingley Picture: Ray Spencer

Spinners make hay in another New Farnley victory

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