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Action from the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League

Statement changes to be decided on for Aire-Wharfe League

Action from the Dales Council League.

Two new teams admitted to the Dales Council League

CLUBS in the Dales Council League have voted out an increase in umpires’ fees

Dales Council League clubs vote against increase in umpire fees

Former Dales Council League Umpires’ Association secretary Colin White, who is now league treasurer, has addressed this issue before, but it keeps cropping up.

Umpire quits Dales Council League over abuse as stern warning issued

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Otley keeper Paul Nicholson was crowned the best in Division One.

Otley title blow softened by eleventh heaven at awards

Players at Burley Cricket Club

Parish Council and Sport England boost Burley Cricket Club's crowd funder appeal

West Bowling have moved a step closer to joining the Dales Council League

West Bowling close in on Dales Council League move

There was a rare victory double for Menston Crompark in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League

A rare double victory for Menston Crompark in Craven League

Menston Crompark’s first XI remain in fourth place in Division Three of the Mewies Solicitors Craven League

Menston Crompark extend advantage over Bingley Congs II

MENSTON Crompark stunned leaders and fellow newcomers Bowling Baptist at the weekend

Menston Crompark inflict first defeat on league leaders in shock result

Yorkshire star Matty Revis and England star Harry Brook are supporting Burley Cricket Club's fundraiser

Fundraising appeal to improve facilities at Burley Cricket Club

MENSTON Crompark’s first XI gave promotion-chasing Cononley a decent match in Mewies Solicitors Craven League Division Three

Menston Crompark edged out against promotion-chasing Cononley

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Menston Crompark II turning the tide after two victories

Nathan Goldthorpe (batting) was bowled out for Rawdon by an lbw

Losing the toss critical for defeat in cup final admits Rawdon captain

Both of Menston Crompark's teams fell victim to the weather at the weekend

Menston Crompark's fixtures fall victim to the weather

Shane Etherington (3-25) took some key wickets for Burley-in-Wharfedale in a rain-shortened game against Collingham

Burley-in-Wharfedale come up short in loss against undefeated leaders

Menston Crompark's seconds enjoyed a red-letter day.

Menston side bag first win of season in Craven League

Harry Brook cracks the ball through the leg side during his vital 75 for England against Australia at Headingley today.

Bradford District native and Ilkley schoolboy guides England to vital Ashes win

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Menston Crompark cruised to victory against Wilsden at the weekend

Binley inspires Crompark to dominant victory

Menston Crompark were knocked out of the Wynn Cup

Collapse after good start sees Menston Crompark knocked out of cup

Menston Crompark made it three defeats on the bounce at the weekend

Menston Crompark in third consecutive Craven League defeat

U15 boys Leeds and District Cup Winners, Elland Road

Ilkley Grammar School's sporting year surpassing all expectations

Lashings World XI at Ben Rhydding CC last year

Lashings World XI set for Burley return

MENSTON Crompark were involved in one of the most exciting matches of the day in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League

Menston suffer Wynn Cup setback as Ingrow edge contest

Menston Crompark were beaten by Bowling Baptist in their latest league fixture

Menston miss out in battle of the newcomers in league clash

A separate girls’ division has been introduced to the Upper Airedale Junior Cricket Association’s Black Rat Festival on Sunday, June 18

Girls cricket booming with new division introduced for festival

MENSTON Crompark have given early evidence that they will be in the hunt for promotion come the end of the season

Newcomers show no signs of stopping with win against Keighley

MENSTON Crompark are off the mark in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League

Menston make movement as they claim first Craven League victory

MENSTON Crompark are up and running in the Mewies Solicitors Craven League

Menston Crompark up and running in the Craven League

Ilkley Cricket Club's pitch is in brilliant condition inline with the new season getting underway

Aire-Wharfe executives raise concerns about scoring

Rawdon Cricket Club in Aire-Wharfe League action last season

Rawdon to start title defence without key duo as Otley welcome new skipper

Otley Cricket Club will be welcoming walking cricket to their grounds

Otley to welcome newest form of cricket to club

Aire Wharfe League action between Ilkley (batting) and Steeton

Aire-Wharfe management members quit in wake of EGM drama

The Ilkley Manor House

Ilkley Manor House to host unique event for public

Bingley Congs Matthew Roberts bowls to Sutton’s Sam Solley

Pool fail in attempts to alter rules as clubs show sympathy

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Pool, at the second attempt, have gathered enough support for a special general meeting of the Aire-Wharfe League

Pool get support for Aire-Wharfe special meeting over Bingley Congs and Rodley call

Have you got what it takes to be a cricket umpire?

Fancy becoming a cricket umpire for the summer?

Shirley Graham being presented with the award for her late husband PC Graham. All images courtesy of Ray Spencer - Bradford Premier Cricket League

International players among those celebrated by Yeadon Cricket Club

Pool Cricket Club will now seek legal counsel and take their case to higher authorities, such as the Yorkshire Cricket Board, in their bid to secure an EGM

Pool not taking relegation lying down as controversy continues

The Waddilove Cup will return on May 14

Clubs discover Waddilove Cup fate as several handed home ties

Harry Brook has exploded on to the England scene in the last 12 months, and has just produced another extraordinary innings, this time out in New Zealand. Picture: John Walton/PA Wire.

Keighley native Brook feels better than ever after extraordinary England showing

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THORNBURY will take on Halifax in the opening round of the Pool Paper Mills Cup

Thornbury handed tricky opening Pool Paper Mills Cup tie

Action from the Bradford & District Evening League at Thornbury

Dales Council League newbies learn division placings

Otley Cricket Club receiving their prestigious Clubmark status

Otley Cricket Club receive prestigious award ahead of new season

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Otley Cricket Club chairman Alex Atkinson, here batting, is celebrating his club achieving Clubmark status from the ECB

Otley celebrate after achieving prestigious status from cricket governing body

Dalea Council League

Over a dozen new teams to enter Dales Council League

Otley Cricket Club collected three awards at the Aire-Wharfe annual dinner

Otley and Ilkley take top prizes at Aire-Wharfe annual dinner

Aire Wharfe League ..Ilkley (batting) V Steeton..Sending one down for Steeton is Joe Stead.

Prices set to rise at local cricket level

Long-serving Bingley Congs player Neil Copping (bowling) will get to strut his stuff in the Aire-Wharfe League next season, after the club's move from the Craven League was confirmed last night.

Bradford Premier League side and Bingley Congs in major Aire-Wharfe move

Bingley Congs (bowling) are hoping to move from the Craven League to the Aire-Wharfe League in time for the 2023 season. Picture: Phil Jackson.

Important Aire-Wharfe League meeting to take place tomorrow

Pool secured the title at the weekend in the Aire-Wharfe

Pool claim final day Aire-Wharfe victory

Ilkley Cricket Club was relegated from Division One of the Aire-Wharfe League on Saturday

Ilkley come up short as loss sees club relegated from Aire-Wharfe's top division

Ben Morley hit a captain's knock of 111 not out to lift Rawdon to the Aire-Wharfe League title

Magnificent century by captain lifts Rawdon to Aire-Wharfe League title

Otley's Ben Morley (batting) was dismissed by Damon Reeve

Otley keep title chase alive as Reeve inspires visitors