Spinners on the move as clubs prepare for the 2026 season
The local cricket season swings into action next month with the opening league and cup fixtures; and spin has come to the fore in the latest tranche of club signings.
George Addy, who bowls unorthodox left-arm chinaman deliveries, has joined Woodhouse Grange from Harrogate after representing both Devon and Somerset 2nds during his recent university time in the south-west.
Another young Grange spinner, Jack Dyson, has spent the winter in Australia.
Tom Young starred in several Woodhouse cup triumphs over the years, including at Lords in the National Village, but has played intermittently in recent seasons and is seeking pastures new at Heworth.
Stamford Bridge have brought in a raft of newcomers, including two young spinners in Cris Gwillam Lopez and Ollie Wilson; but two long serving Bridge stalwarts are moving on.
Off break bowler Dave Chaplin has joined Pocklington after playing for more than 25 seasons and taking over 600 wickets for Bridge’s 1st XI.
He is returning to Burnby Lane where he spent a brief sojourn a decade ago in among his long tenure at Low Catton Road.
Matt Beckett also moves from Stamford Bridge to become the new skipper at Dunnington, where he is being joined by Yapham's hard-hitting Jack Holman.
Londesborough Park CC have re-appointed experienced batsman Mike Drewery as first-team captain, with Matt Ware continuing as 2nd XI skipper. Among Park's parliament of Rooks, youngster Ollie Rook will lead the Foss Midweek XI that has been promoted to Division 1.
The first Saturday of Yorkshire Premier League fixtures is Saturday April 25.
Woodhouse Grange entertain city rivals, York, that day, followed by hitting the road for a Sunday cup double 24 hours later - the 1st XI going to Richmondshire in the ECB National Club Knockout Cup, with the 2nd XI heading to Hensall on the same day in the National Village competition.
FOOTBALL: Pocklington Town won 4-0 at home to Helperby in York League Division 1 thanks to goals from Carl Brewer, Ross Pearson, Will Snook and Luke Goodrick.
Town Reserves earned a 4-1 Reserve Division B victory at Beckwithshaw Saints Reserves through two goals apiece by Tom Knowles and Adam Falkingham.