Another wonderful weekend of cricket for the YG’s who hosted the Radley Ranger’s in a two day game.

Under slate grey Yorkshire skies that would have troubled the light meters of most umpires the Rangers opted to bat first. They batted well and with purpose compiling a competitive first innings total of 219-7 declared after 41 overs. Mungo Fawcett top scored with a quick fire 48 not out. Alex Bindloss and Will Middleton did the bulk of the work for the YG’s with good spells either side of the lunch break.

The YG’s secured their 5th straight win against the Woodhouse Grange Academy on Sunday.

Batting first the YG’s set a very competitive total of 215 for 4 from their allotted overs. The foundation was laid by a superb 84 by David O’Kelly, well backed up by Geoff Barker - 19, and Jason Dale, 22.

However, it was the late innings hitting of Salmon Syed with a thunderous 45 not out off just 17 deliveries that gave the total a significant boost. With Will Shaw (13 off 6) they added 57 in 5 overs.

The YG’s maintain their 100 per cent record to the start of the rescheduled season with two impressive wins.

For the first August match last Sunday the YG’s welcomed the Halifax Nomads. Batting first on a sunny yet breezy afternoon, the YG’s opened with David and Charlie O’Kelly, playing their first match together this season. It wasn’t to be their day, but with some superb batting from Will Shaw (41) , Salman Syed( 63), and a fine knock by Hugo Adams (74), the home side amassed 256 for 6 off the allotted 40 overs. With the wicket playing well and a superbly maintained outfield the batters got full reward for their shots.

Sunday saw the YG’s welcome Brocklesby Park for the first time to Escrick.

On a breezy afternoon Brocklesby batted first but after a solid 36 run opening partnership struggled against some good bowling by the YG’s. They were eventually dismissed for 81 in just under 27 overs. Jana top scored with 23 before being run out by Phil Holland.

The wickets were shared between, A.J Clarke (1-11), Pradeep (3-25) , Richard Exley (2-5) and David O’Kelly (2-2). Tidy work all round.

In reply the YG’s knocked the runs off in the 23rd over for the loss of David O’Kelly - 24 and Jason Dale - 36.

A good win and an enjoyable afternoon of cricket for both teams. Everyone getting use to the Covid compliant rules.

The YG’s host Halifax Nomads this Sunday and the Forty Club the following Tuesday. We are promised the return of the Summer weather this coming weekend.

The YG’s return to cricket saw them to a comfortable victory over Romany on Sunday 19th July.

Batting first the YG’s reached 210 for 5 thanks largely to a fine second wicket partnership of 143 from David O’Kelly (88) and Jack Rowett (53).

We are delighted to announce following government guidelines the Yorkshire Gentlemen will play their first match of the 2020 season against Romany. The amended fixture card for the season has now been added to the website and any members wishing to play in a match should contact the match managers directly or via the availability to play option on the website.

The YG's like all clubs in England are following the ECB roadmap for return to recreational cricket which is currently in step 4 - Adapted Gameplay. All members have been asked to familiarise themselves with the player guidelines which can be found here Detailed Guidance from the ECB

A huge thank-you to all the club members who have been working so hard to make play possible.

Good luck to Jason Dale and his team this Sunday.

Our Chairman John Skinner recently sent out a message to our members. He highlighted the current situation with cancelled fixtures but remains hopeful of a resumption of cricket at Escrick at some point in the season.

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The ECB recently issued a Covid -19 update for Cricket Clubs and leagues. The guidance now allows for some form of social cricket in small groups, coaching and net sessions and a partial re-opening of clubs. However competitive cricket is still not permitted either within or between clubs.

The Updated guidance in more detail can found here: ECB Covid -19 Update for Cricket Club and Leagues

The ECB also issued important information for the safe return to small group sporting activity and we recommend all club members read these information sheets.

Return to Activity in a Club Setting - Guidance

Using Outdoor Cricket facilities During Lockdown in England

We will of course update our club members as soon as we have news of any resumption to club cricket in the 2020 season. Our Fixture cards have been updated to reflect the current situation.

In the meantime we want to let you know the club are working hard to ensure that we are ready should there be prospect of any play. The ground and clubhouse are being well looked after, with regular cutting of the outfield and tending to all general maintenance required.