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Alan Birkinshaw

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Sachin Tendulkar batting for India as a teenager in 1990, with his extraordinary talent bringing him to England and Yorkshire just two years later.

Man who got Tendulkar to Yorkshire and Laxman to Bradford League launches book
Some of the greatest names in Indian cricket paid tribute to Solly Adam as his biography Beyond Boundaries was launched at Headingley.

East Bierley captain Dwayne Heke still has a chance of leading his side to promotion to the top-flight instead of Baildon.

Bradford derby for promotion as Crossflatts set for stomach-churning finale
BAILDON and East Bierley will fight it out in the Bradford Premier League for the last place in next year’s top-flight, as Crossflatts face a massive final day.

New Farnley celebrate winning the title for the first time, as Woodlands failed to make it five in a row.

Woodlands see title slip away as Bradford & Bingley send Ossett down in shootout
New Farnley have been crowned Premier Division champions for the first time, while Bradford & Bingley stayed up after a shootout with Ossett.

Seif Hussain took three important wickets for Baildon on Saturday, as they earned a crucial win over Sandal.

Baildon almost there as Bowling Old Lane suffer huge blow with points deduction
Carlton will be playing in the Bradford Premier League Premier Division for the first time next season, while Baildon are set to join them.

Dushan Vimukthi contributed with bat and ball for Townville on Sunday, but they fell just short in Derbyshire.

Bradford League side out of national T20 tournament after agonising defeat
Townville saw their bid for glory in the ECB Vitality Club T20 Cup ended on Sunday when they suffered a seven-run defeat against Doncaster Town.

Seif Hussain was outstanding for Baildon on Saturday, taking 7-32 to lead his side to a vital win in a low-scoring game against Bankfoot.

Woodlands wobble at worst time but Baildon back on track with key derby win
Woodlands have lost their lead at the top of the Bradford Premier League Premier Division, but Baildon are back on track in their push to reach the top flight.

Calum Fletcher took 6-27 as Undercliffe claimed victory. Picture: Ray Spencer

Bradford & Bingley produce big shock to put a dent in Jer Lane's title hopes
BRADFORD & Bingley lifted themselves out of the relegation positions and put a huge dent in Jer Lane’s Premier Division title hopes as they produced the surprise result of the weekend.

Chris Holliday shone with the bat for Townville against Castleford, then delivered with the ball in a dramatic finale against Middlesbrough.

Holliday at heart of drama as Townville sneak through in Middlesbrough after tie
Townville have made it to the last eight of the ECB Vitality Club T20 after a dramatic win over host Middlesbrough in the Area Final last weekend.

A young Ken Standring made his name at Old Trafford, but went on to enjoy his greatest successes at Bingley.

OBITUARY: Ex-Bingley and Lancashire ace "one of league's greatest all-rounders"
Ken Standring has died aged 89, with the former Bingley and Lancashire ace being one of the greatest all-rounders ever seen in the Bradford League.

Adam Frost deservedly takes centre stage as he lifts the Priestley Shield.

Jer Lane misery extends to final as Saints in heaven with cup success
Bradford side Jer Lane endured a tough weekend, which finished with a disappointing Priestley Shield final defeat to Pudsey St Lawrence.