Cricket

Ramsbottom Cricket Club are set to become the first club in the history of the Lancashire League to enter an all-women’s team.

Ramsbottom Cricket Club to make history by entering women’s team in Lancashire League

Nick Chamberlain with his book about the Cross Cup. Picture by David Pye

New book chronicles history of local cricket’s Cross Cup

Lancashire's Josh Bohannon has signed a contract extension

Bolton batsman Bohannon pens new deal with Lancashire

The Woodbank Cricket Club firework display last year

One of Bury's 'biggest community bonfires' set to return to cricket club with a bang

Andy Burnham urges ECB to reconsider its northern snub for 2027 men’s Ashes series

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Collins has agreed a deal until the end of the current season

Bury cricketer Collins signs first professional deal at Lancashire

The Bury Times continues to celebrate the stories of sporting champions in the local community

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It was an ultra effort by Annette McQueen and Warren Simmens

Gibbs takes lead role for Radcliffe in half-marathon

North West Cricket League secretary Ray Taylor

NWCL on lookout to expand in 2024

Michael Vaughan has been cleared on racism allegations.

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has racism claims dismissed

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Liam and Connor lighting the fire walk at Woodbank Cricket Club

More than 20 people including Corrie star walk over fire for heated fundraiser

Nigel Hill with the Bury Hospice Nurses

Tributes pour in after death of 'true gentleman' who never stopped

Radcliffe Cricket Club, 1970

LOOKING BACK Gales blew cricket club stand on to nearby OAP bungalows

Four-year-old Frankie Joe Speirs at the Woodbank Cricket Club Christmas party

Cricket Club families celebrate Christmas in style

Lounge Bar, Greenmount Cricket Club

New look bar after 10 weeks of renovations

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Nigel Hill with the Bury Hospice team at Woodbank Cricket Club

Hundreds join in an emotional walk to support much-loved cricket volunteer

THOUSAND RUNS: Elton youngster George Harris

By George, 1,000 up for Harris

Walshaw Sports Club opening its £40,000 facilities in 2017.
From left to right: Anthony Johnson, Dave Bailey, Steve Hunt, Phil Law, Andy Pickford

Sports club to undergo 50k renovation after grant

Nigel Hill with the nurses

Well-loved volunteer helping close cause after cancer diagnosis to show gratitude

SIX OF THE BEST: Prestwich bowler Ryan Maddock took 6-35 against Moorside. Picture by Eddie Garvey

Flying Ryan has six of the best in Prestwich triumph

Greenmount Cricket Club, 1967

LOOKING BACK Rustic approach to improving Greenmount cricket ground

Woodbank Cricket Club with local primary schools as part of the Her Game Too partnership

Woodbank Cricket Club celebrate 'Her Game Too' in junior girls tournaments

HALF-CENTURY: Ramsbottom’s Tom Parton hit an unbeaten 52 in the win against Greenmount

Skipper Grimshaw sends Rammy to cup final date

HOWZAT: Woodbank bowler Matt Wilkes is congratulated after taking a wicket at Heyside. Picture by Eddie Garvey

Walshaw and Woodbank go down, but Prestwich enjoy win

CELEBRATION: Bury wicketkeeper Nathan Ramsay after the dismissal of Greenfield pro Ashar Zaidi. Picture by Eddie Garvey

Damario is a ‘Good man’ for Bury in Greenfield win

IN THE RUNS: Elton batsman Kieran Grundy scored 43 in his side’s win against Winton. Picture by Eddie Garvey

Pawson’s fine knock fires Prestwich to Walshaw win

Mark (Flowery) Gowers, Woodbank Cricket Club

Former teammates set for gruelling challenge in memory of ‘wholehearted’ Bury cricketer

HALF-CENTURY: Elton batsman Jonny Birkett, watched by Dukinfield wicketkeeper Johnny Gascoigne, on his way to 51. Picture by Eddie Garvey

Jonny’s fine half-century fires Elton to the narrowest of wins

FINE FIGURES: East Lancs Paper Mill bowler Paul Hewart recorded remarkable figures of 3-5 against Darcy Lever

Zakir shines with bat and ball to help Elton secure victory

CLOUD NINE: Tottington St Johns bowler Liam Hickson fell one short of all 10 wickets in an innings

Totty’s Hickson falls one short of all 10 wickets

TON UP: Prestwich’s Sam Holden hit a century against Egerton

Bosisto is a thorn in side for Rammy and Prestwich

JOY: Greenmount’s Chesney Hughes celebrates taking a Ramsbottom wicket. Picture by Harry McGuire

Chesney the star man as Greenmount win derby

Unveiling of the new scoreboard at Bury Grammar School for Boys in May 1991

LOOKING BACK Sports loving master remembered at Bury Grammar School

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PRIDE: Cricketer Kate Cross has been congratulated for her performance at the Women's Ashes Test by Bury Grammar School

Bury Grammar School congratulates star cricketer old girl

An artist's impression of the new cricket ground proposed by Lancashire at Farington

Lancashire announce plans to build new cricket ground in county

STARLET: George Harris has been feted by Lancashire Cricket Club as its player of the month

Bury teen crowned elite Lancashire player, eyes up professional career

Prestwich’s Sam Holden

Prestwich and Greenmount stay on top as cricket season draws to close

Prestwich's Sam Holden

CRICKET ROUND-UP: Prestwich are sitting pretty at top of pile

Bury cricketer John Simpson signs new Middlesex contract after England exploits

Kate Cross celebrates taking a wicket for the Manchester Originals

'We have made history': Kate Cross hails amazing opening night of The Hundred

CRICKET ROUND-UP: Prestwich return to top of GMCL Premier Division

Bury's Kate Cross prepares to play in The Hundred's first game

John Simpson was one of the unlikely call-ups for England’s series against Pakistan

How Bury cricketer fared after shock England call-up

Woodbank’s Gavin Nicholl

ROUND-UP: Prestwich win to keep it tight at top of GMCL

Bury cricketer John Simpson to make shock England ODI debut

Rammy pro Daryn Smit

CRICKET ROUND-UP: Best of Lancashire League and GMCL action

John Simpson, batting for Middlesex CCC

Bury-born cricketer John Simpson receives shock call-up to England ODI squad

Kate Cross in action for England against India

Five wickets for Kate Cross as England clinch thrilling ODI win over India

Rounding up the latest cricket action

CRICKET ROUND-UP: Bury and Woodbank among big winners in GMCL

Ahmed Matloob took eight wickets for Bury in their win against Walshaw

CRICKET ROUND-UP: Bury get better of tight contest with Walshaw

Bury's Kate Cross back in England training. July 2020

Kate Cross included in England Women squad for ODIs against India

Kate Cross in action for England

Bury cricket star Kate Cross in action as England are frustrated by India

HOWZAT: England captain Joe Root at Ramsbottom Cricket Club

England cricket stars film advert at Ramsbottom CC