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Grace Hall, from York, is the latest player to join Yorkshire Women. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

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York-born Grace Hall becomes the latest Yorkshire Women addition

Bishopthorpe Cricket Club first XI finished fourth in this season's Yorkshire Premier League North Division Four Galtres

Bishopthorpe Cricket Club first XI finished fourth in this season's Yorkshire Premier League North Division Four Galtres

Award for 176-year-old York sports club saved from 'the brink of closure’

York's Matthew Fisher will leave Yorkshire at the end of the season ahead of a reported move to Surrey.

York's Matthew Fisher will leave Yorkshire at the end of the season ahead of a reported move to Surrey.

York-born bowler to depart Yorkshire ahead of proposed Surrey switch

Yorkshire Vikings were victorious over Sussex Sharks in the Metro Bank One-Day cup. Picture: Ray Spencer/Newsquest

Yorkshire Vikings were victorious over Sussex Sharks in the Metro Bank One-Day cup. Picture: Ray Spencer/Newsquest

Yorkshire Vikings defeat Sussex at York Cricket Club

Dawid Malan starred as Yorkshire kept their Blast hopes alive with a thrilling victory at Worcestershire.

Dawid Malan starred as Yorkshire kept their Blast hopes alive with a thrilling victory at Worcestershire.

Malan magic keeps Yorkshire's Blast hopes alive in Rapids thriller

Northern Diamonds head to York today, hoping to continue their sparkling form in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy against Sunrisers.

Northern Diamonds head to York today, hoping to continue their sparkling form in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy against Sunrisers.

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Northern Diamonds hopeful of continuing sparkling form at York

Clifton Alliance remain at the top. Pic: Ian Parker

Clifton Alliance remain at the top. Pic: Ian Parker

Clifton Alliance lead the table despite Castleford pressure

Northern Diamonds took the bragging rights after bowling Roses rivals Lancashire Thunder out for a record low 61 in the Charlotte Edwards Cup.

Northern Diamonds took the bragging rights after bowling Roses rivals Lancashire Thunder out for a record low 61 in the Charlotte Edwards Cup.

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Derby delight as Diamonds make history against Thunder

Captain Hollie Armitage’s career-best 97 inspired Northern Diamonds to a comfortable victory against Western Storm.

Captain Hollie Armitage’s career-best 97 inspired Northern Diamonds to a comfortable victory against Western Storm.

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Armitage hits career-best as Diamonds shine against Storm

Yorkshire's Finlay Bean starred for York despite the defeat.

Yorkshire's Finlay Bean starred for York despite the defeat.

York's title bid hit with blow after shock defeat to Driffield Town

Bishopthorpe Cricket Club play in Yorkshire Premier League North Division Four Galtres

Bishopthorpe Cricket Club play in Yorkshire Premier League North Division Four Galtres

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SAVED: 176-year-old at risk York sports club will play on

York continued their superb unbeaten start to the season.

York continued their superb unbeaten start to the season.

York-based sides in hot pursuit of top spot after Castleford slip up

There was frustration for York CC, but it was a glorious Bank Holiday for Clifton Alliance.

There was frustration for York CC, but it was a glorious Bank Holiday for Clifton Alliance.

York CC frustrated amid double delight for Clifton Alliance

Will Fraine bats as York maintain their perfect start to the season.

Will Fraine bats as York maintain their perfect start to the season.

York maintain perfect start after convincingly defeating Hull Zingari

Will Fraine starred for York as they made it three wins from three. Pic: Viking Photography.

Will Fraine starred for York as they made it three wins from three. Pic: Viking Photography.

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York make it three from three as Fraine steals the show

Leah Dobson reflects on her home half-century as Northern Diamonds took on Blaze at Scarborough.

Leah Dobson reflects on her home half-century as Northern Diamonds took on Blaze at Scarborough.

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Scarborough's Diamond Dobson reflects on home half-century against Blaze

Stamford Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill has backed new recruit Erin Burns (pictured) to excel at Northern Diamonds.

Stamford Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill has backed new recruit Erin Burns (pictured) to excel at Northern Diamonds.

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Stamford Bridge star backs Northern Diamonds' new recruit to shine

Osbaldwick swapped cricket equipment for paint cans, string and shovels to announce their partnership extension with Selco Builders Warehouse.

Osbaldwick swapped cricket equipment for paint cans, string and shovels to announce their partnership extension with Selco Builders Warehouse.

Osbaldwick Cricket Club bowled over after leading firm extends sponsorship

Former Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire batsman Will Fraine has joined York CC ahead of the upcoming season.

Former Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire batsman Will Fraine has joined York CC ahead of the upcoming season.

York CC bolster batting options with former Yorkshire talent

Fahim (left) and Ajjaz (right), are now playing for Cawood Cricket Club

Fahim (left) and Ajjaz (right), are now playing for Cawood Cricket Club

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Teenagers flee Taliban in Afghanistan to shine on Selby cricket fields

Scarborough's Leah Dobson has extended her stay with the Northern Diamonds.

Scarborough's Leah Dobson has extended her stay with the Northern Diamonds.

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North Yorkshire cricketer extends stay with Northern Diamonds

Year 11 pupil Alex playing cricket

Year 11 pupil Alex playing cricket

York schoolboy named a 'rising star' of cricket

York's Matthew Fisher has been called up to the England Lions squad for their tour of India next month.

York's Matthew Fisher has been called up to the England Lions squad for their tour of India next month.

York bowler named in England Lions squad for India tour

Alice Davidson-Richards and Phoebe Litchfield celebrate Northern Diamonds' dominant victory over Birmingham Phoenix in their The Hundred opener.

Alice Davidson-Richards and Phoebe Litchfield celebrate Northern Diamonds' dominant victory over Birmingham Phoenix in their The Hundred opener.

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Northern Superchargers off to a winning start in The Hundred

Yorkshire Cricket Club president Jane Powell and Scarborough Cricket Club president Bill Mustoe cut the ribbon

Yorkshire Cricket Club president Jane Powell and Scarborough Cricket Club president Bill Mustoe cut the ribbon

£500k upgrade to cricket club in North Yorkshire complete

York's Grace Hall is excited to make her Northern Superchargers debut in The Hundred this summer.

York's Grace Hall is excited to make her Northern Superchargers debut in The Hundred this summer.

Rising York cricket star relishing chance to show talent in The Hundred

York CC's Finlay Bean (right) has signed a two-year contract extension at Yorkshire CCC.

York CC's Finlay Bean (right) has signed a two-year contract extension at Yorkshire CCC.

York CC youngster precedes new Yorkshire contract with career-best ton

York Cricket Club have issued an apology after a Bairstow-like Ashes-style dismissal in their match at Sessay on Saturday.

York Cricket Club have issued an apology after a Bairstow-like Ashes-style dismissal in their match at Sessay on Saturday.

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York Cricket Club apologise for controversial Ashes-like dismissal

York's Grace Hall and Lauren Winfield-Hill are both in action in the city today as Northern Diamonds take on Thunder in their first Roses clash.

York's Grace Hall and Lauren Winfield-Hill are both in action in the city today as Northern Diamonds take on Thunder in their first Roses clash.

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Homegrown talent on show as Northern Diamonds head to York CC

Stamford-Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill returned from Ashes duty to hit an unbeaten ton for Northern Diamonds.

Stamford-Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill returned from Ashes duty to hit an unbeaten ton for Northern Diamonds.

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Stamford Bridge star returns from Ashes to hit unbeaten century for Northern Diamonds

England's Joe Root bats during day four of the first Ashes test match at Edgbaston. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

England's Joe Root bats during day four of the first Ashes test match at Edgbaston. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

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Ashes opener was 'cricket at it's scintillating best'

Grace Hall made her Northern Diamonds debut.

Grace Hall made her Northern Diamonds debut.

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York-born star makes Northern Diamonds debut at Headingley

Northern Diamonds suffered their first defeat of the season against Central Sparks this weekend.

Northern Diamonds suffered their first defeat of the season against Central Sparks this weekend.

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Northern Diamonds slump to first defeat of the season

Katie Levick (right) has received praise from former England captain Jane Powell.

Katie Levick (right) has received praise from former England captain Jane Powell.

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Northern Diamonds star praised by former England captain

Lauren Winfield-Hill currently tops the scoring charts in the FairBreak Invitational with 212 runs from five matches.

Lauren Winfield-Hill currently tops the scoring charts in the FairBreak Invitational with 212 runs from five matches.

York cricketer starring in Hong Kong's FairBreak Invitational

Michael Vaughan has been cleared on racism allegations.

Michael Vaughan has been cleared on racism allegations.

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Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has racism claims dismissed

Katie Levick is excited for a new era to begin at Northern Diamonds. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.)

Katie Levick is excited for a new era to begin at Northern Diamonds. (Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.)

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Katie Levick excited for Northern Diamonds 'new era'

Northern Diamonds' Hollie Armitage with the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

Northern Diamonds' Hollie Armitage with the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

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Northern Diamonds star Hollie Armitage tipped for stellar summer

Northern Diamonds star Nat Sciver-Brunt has opted to use her married name on the field from now on. (Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Northern Diamonds star Nat Sciver-Brunt has opted to use her married name on the field from now on. (Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Northern Diamonds star opts to use married name in cricket

Northern Diamonds' Katherine Brunt has retired from county and regional cricket.

Northern Diamonds' Katherine Brunt has retired from county and regional cricket.

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Northern Diamonds star Katherine Brunt retires from regional cricket

York cricket star Lauren Winfield-Hill. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

York cricket star Lauren Winfield-Hill. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Lauren Winfield-Hill earns call-up to England Women's squad for T20 World Cup

Yorkshire bowler Matthew Fisher celebrates taking a wicket. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Yorkshire bowler Matthew Fisher celebrates taking a wicket. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

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Yorkshire star Matthew Fisher named in England Lions squads for Sri Lanka tour

Yorkshire batter Adam Lyth leaves the field during the Vitality Blast T20 quarter-final against Surrey at The Oval. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Yorkshire batter Adam Lyth leaves the field during the Vitality Blast T20 quarter-final against Surrey at The Oval. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Yorkshire star Adam Lyth's bowling suspension is removed

Yorkshire all-rounder Jordan Thompson. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Yorkshire all-rounder Jordan Thompson. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

All-rounder Jordan Thompson signs new Yorkshire deal until end of 2025 season

Stamford Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill in action for England. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Stamford Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill in action for England. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Lauren Winfield-Hill tops order as England win T20I series against West Indies

Stamford Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill in action for England. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Stamford Bridge's Lauren Winfield-Hill in action for England. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Lauren Winfield-Hill struggles in England's T20 victory over West Indies

Former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee at the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

Former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee at the House of Commons. Picture: House of Commons/PA Wire

'All that has changed is I've been forced out of the country', Azeem Rafiq tells MPs

York batter Lauren Winfield-Hill. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

York batter Lauren Winfield-Hill. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire

Victory for England as Lauren Winfield-Hill makes international T20 return

Former Yorkshire spin bowler Azeem Rafiq (centre) in the stands at Headingley Stadium. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Former Yorkshire spin bowler Azeem Rafiq (centre) in the stands at Headingley Stadium. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

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Former Yorkshire star Azeem Rafiq to speak to MPs again on racism in cricket

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance in batting action during the Royal London One Day Cup, semi final at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Picture: Mark Kerton/PA Wire

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance in batting action during the Royal London One Day Cup, semi final at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Picture: Mark Kerton/PA Wire

Former Yorkshire star Gary Ballance signs for Zimbabwe

New Zealand's Neil Wagner during a nets session at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire

New Zealand's Neil Wagner during a nets session at Emerald Headingley Stadium, Leeds. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wire

Yorkshire CCC sign seamer Wagner for first 10 games of Championship season

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance bats during day four of Specsavers County Championship Division One match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance bats during day four of Specsavers County Championship Division One match at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Picture: Simon Cooper/PA Wire

Gary Ballance departs Yorkshire County Cricket Club

England's Danielle Hazell celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite during the Women's Vitality International T20 Tri-Series Final at The CloudFM County Ground, Chelmsford. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

England's Danielle Hazell celebrates the wicket of New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite during the Women's Vitality International T20 Tri-Series Final at The CloudFM County Ground, Chelmsford. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Northern Diamonds' Dani Hazell praises regional schedule expansion

Former York Community Pride Sporting Hero award winner Frank Stones has died, aged 93

Former York Community Pride Sporting Hero award winner Frank Stones has died, aged 93

Former York Community Pride sporting hero dies, aged 93