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Yasser Butt poses with his wife at Headingley on Wednesday night after receiving his Service to Diverse Communities award.

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Bradford cricket team with a difference wins leagues, awards, hearts and minds

Former England paceman Kabir Ali was a key mentor for Yorkshire's bowlers as they helped the side secure promotion to Division One of the Vitality County Championship a couple of months ago.

Former England paceman Kabir Ali was a key mentor for Yorkshire's bowlers as they helped the side secure promotion to Division One of the Vitality County Championship a couple of months ago.

Yorkshire bowlers lose key coach and mentor ahead of top-flight return

Yorkshire will no longer wear the Vikings badge in the Blast, after reverting back to being the plain old Yorkshire Men.

Yorkshire will no longer wear the Vikings badge in the Blast, after reverting back to being the plain old Yorkshire Men.

Yorkshire drop Vikings name in "One Rose" rebrand with T20 fixtures released

Phil Radcliffe poses with this year's Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy, the most prestigious award on offer in the Bradford Premier League.

Phil Radcliffe poses with this year's Sir Leonard Hutton Trophy, the most prestigious award on offer in the Bradford Premier League.

Huge honour for loyal Bradford League servant of over half-a-century

Jonny Bairstow played an important role in Yorkshire's promotion to the top flight of the County Championship in the season just gone, but he will get to practice his explosive white-ball skills over the next two weeks.

Jonny Bairstow played an important role in Yorkshire's promotion to the top flight of the County Championship in the season just gone, but he will get to practice his explosive white-ball skills over the next two weeks.

Bradford pair among Yorkshire trio heading out for Abu Dhabi thrash

Jonny Tattersall's outstanding performance with the bat in a low-scoring game at Leicestershire in September was arguably the best innings of his career.

Jonny Tattersall's outstanding performance with the bat in a low-scoring game at Leicestershire in September was arguably the best innings of his career.

Superb stand-in skipper Tattersall talks promotion with former England spinner

Colin White is disappointed with what he feels is a leasing epidemic in the Dales Council League at present.

Colin White is disappointed with what he feels is a leasing epidemic in the Dales Council League at present.

Dales Council Cricket League

White feels life of rent not a good look for Dales Council League clubs

White Rose Cricket Club after winning the Quaid-e-Azam League's Chefgenie Shield back in 2016.

White Rose Cricket Club after winning the Quaid-e-Azam League's Chefgenie Shield back in 2016.

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Bradford clubs set to benefit hugely from Yorkshire's new 'nomadic teams' fund

Barry Thorp (right) pictured at Salts Cricket Ground, after Shipley Providence moved there.

Barry Thorp (right) pictured at Salts Cricket Ground, after Shipley Providence moved there.

Dales Council Cricket League

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Shipley Providence stalwart passes away at age of 73

Umpires, or lack of them, were a source of debate at the Dales Council League AGM.

Umpires, or lack of them, were a source of debate at the Dales Council League AGM.

Dales Council League rejects proposal to penalise umpireless teams

Bradley Sylvester is vital to how Cleckheaton play, despite being just 17, but the club will not be able to use him whenever he is needed by Yorkshire next year.

Bradley Sylvester is vital to how Cleckheaton play, despite being just 17, but the club will not be able to use him whenever he is needed by Yorkshire next year.

Cleckheaton teen talent celebrates club staying up with new Yorkshire deal

Graham Reid first became involved with the Bradford League in 1974 and has remained a popular figure in the organisation ever since.

Graham Reid first became involved with the Bradford League in 1974 and has remained a popular figure in the organisation ever since.

Bradford League mourn death of popular former chairman after 50 dedicated years

Yorkshire's Jordan Thompson was involved in one of the most unusual cricket tournaments in the world last weekend.

Yorkshire's Jordan Thompson was involved in one of the most unusual cricket tournaments in the world last weekend.

Yorkshire all-rounder Thompson plays whole new ball game out in Hong Kong

Haworth Road Meths (pictured losing a wicket against Haworth last season) are very sadly no more. (Image: John Ashton.)

Haworth Road Meths (pictured losing a wicket against Haworth last season) are very sadly no more. (Image: John Ashton.)

Craven Cricket League

Dazzling dozen hailed for outstanding contributions at Haworth Road Meths

John Sadler left his role at Northants a few weeks before the end of the 2024 season, and has now taken up a key position at Yorkshire.

John Sadler left his role at Northants a few weeks before the end of the 2024 season, and has now taken up a key position at Yorkshire.

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Yorkshire appoint Dewsbury native after his Northamptonshire exit

After the departure of Matthew Fisher, it was important for Yorkshire to bring in a pace bowler of Jack White's quality.

After the departure of Matthew Fisher, it was important for Yorkshire to bring in a pace bowler of Jack White's quality.

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White is all right for Yorkshire as he joins from Northants on two-year deal

The first and second teams of Bowling Baptist pictured in September, after both won their respective league titles.

The first and second teams of Bowling Baptist pictured in September, after both won their respective league titles.

Bowling Baptist buzzing as Craven League showers them with prizes galore

Woodlands opener Sam Frankland will get to test his batting talent on a couple of new hybrid pitches from next season onwards.

Woodlands opener Sam Frankland will get to test his batting talent on a couple of new hybrid pitches from next season onwards.

Woodlands install three new pitches as they look to hit back from heartbreak

Farakh Hussain pictured here making the fastest ever Bradford Premier League century, off just 39 balls, against Hopton Mills in 2021.

Farakh Hussain pictured here making the fastest ever Bradford Premier League century, off just 39 balls, against Hopton Mills in 2021.

Jer Lane return for record-breaking opener as Bradford League sides get busy

Fast bowler Alex Wade has the chance to impress out in South Africa from the back end of next month.

Fast bowler Alex Wade has the chance to impress out in South Africa from the back end of next month.

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Bradford Grammar School teen makes England cricket camp for South Africa

The Craven League chairman Martin Burgess wants other clubs to use Gargrave, seen here after winning the 2024 Wynn Cup, as an example to follow.

The Craven League chairman Martin Burgess wants other clubs to use Gargrave, seen here after winning the 2024 Wynn Cup, as an example to follow.

Craven Cricket League

Gargrave 'good example' as Craven League chairman makes passionate plea to clubs

Haworth Road Meths (pictured losing a wicket against Haworth last season) are very sadly no more.

Haworth Road Meths (pictured losing a wicket against Haworth last season) are very sadly no more.

Craven Cricket League

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Craven League club Haworth Road Meths fold after 75 years of existence

Noman Ali bowling for Bradford & Bingley against Cleckheaton in 2017.

Noman Ali bowling for Bradford & Bingley against Cleckheaton in 2017.

Former Manningham Mills and Bradford & Bingley spinner destroys England in Test

Queensbury Cricket Club, pictured in action here, have given their backing to all eight of the proposed rule changes in the Halifax League for 2025, where they could also be playing in the First Division.

Queensbury Cricket Club, pictured in action here, have given their backing to all eight of the proposed rule changes in the Halifax League for 2025, where they could also be playing in the First Division.

Queensbury may go up yet as Keighley in big proposal at Halifax League meeting

Jawad Akhtar during his cup-winning innings at Kibworth Cricket Club last month.

Jawad Akhtar during his cup-winning innings at Kibworth Cricket Club last month.

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Yorkshire academy captain seals senior deal after superb season

Yorkshire may have been worried about being unable to attract star quality down in Tier Two, but Lauren Winfield-Hill is a marquee acquisition.

Yorkshire may have been worried about being unable to attract star quality down in Tier Two, but Lauren Winfield-Hill is a marquee acquisition.

Yorkshire make huge signing of England World Cup winner despite Tier Two status

Harry Brook thrashed an extraordinary 317 earlier today in Pakistan, England's highest Test score since 1990.

Harry Brook thrashed an extraordinary 317 earlier today in Pakistan, England's highest Test score since 1990.

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Aire Valley "singing and dancing" as local hero Brook makes England history

Joe Root (left) is now England's all time top run scorer in Tests, overtaking Sir Alastair Cook (right).

Joe Root (left) is now England's all time top run scorer in Tests, overtaking Sir Alastair Cook (right).

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Yorkshire superstar Root becomes England's top run scorer in Test history

Anthony McGrath has enjoyed a long and successful spell at the helm of Essex, so this looks to be a shrewd appointment by Yorkshire.

Anthony McGrath has enjoyed a long and successful spell at the helm of Essex, so this looks to be a shrewd appointment by Yorkshire.

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Yorkshire appoint club stalwart McGrath as new head coach on five-year deal

Ben Coad celebrates a wicket in Yorkshire's thrilling win over Sussex at Scarborough in August.

Ben Coad celebrates a wicket in Yorkshire's thrilling win over Sussex at Scarborough in August.

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NATH'S NATTERS: Heroes and highlights of Yorkshire's stunning comeback campaign

Yorkshire Vikings Jafer Chohan bowling during the Vitality Blast T20 match at The County Ground. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Yorkshire Vikings Jafer Chohan bowling during the Vitality Blast T20 match at The County Ground. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Yorkshire star named in England Lions squad for South Africa tour

Mickey Edwards bowling in a rare appearance for Yorkshire against Glamorgan last year.

Mickey Edwards bowling in a rare appearance for Yorkshire against Glamorgan last year.

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Edwards retires after leaving Yorkshire and recalls "crying on floor" at Lord's

Jafer Chohan took sensational figures of 5-14 in this Blast win over Durham in July.

Jafer Chohan took sensational figures of 5-14 in this Blast win over Durham in July.

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Talented Yorkshire leggie signs new three-year deal and gets shock England call

Dave Snowden was dismissed cheaply, but took a couple of wickets as he captained the Craven League to victory over the Nidderdale League.

Dave Snowden was dismissed cheaply, but took a couple of wickets as he captained the Craven League to victory over the Nidderdale League.

Craven Cricket League

Craven League scratch six-year itch to win all-stars game with Nidderdale League

New Farnley skipper Alex Lilley, who took four wickets, was too angry to speak after the game.

New Farnley skipper Alex Lilley, who took four wickets, was too angry to speak after the game.

Furious Bradford Premier League side lose controversial Yorkshire final

James Wharton celebrated reaching his century on Saturday afternoon, yet he was only just getting started.

James Wharton celebrated reaching his century on Saturday afternoon, yet he was only just getting started.

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Wharton plays innings of a lifetime as Yorkshire seal stunning promotion

Fast bowler Alex Wade, a pupil at Bradford Grammar School, made his debut for the England U19 Young Lions

Fast bowler Alex Wade, a pupil at Bradford Grammar School, made his debut for the England U19 Young Lions

England Cricket

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Promising Bradford Grammar fast bowler stars for England and gets Yorkshire deal

Adil Rashid took his 200th ODI wicket for England at Headingley on Saturday.

Adil Rashid took his 200th ODI wicket for England at Headingley on Saturday.

Bradford icon Rashid banishes retirement talk as he guides Yorkshire team-mate

Matthew Fisher (7) gets the plaudits after taking a wicket in Yorkshire's win at Leicestershire earlier this month.

Matthew Fisher (7) gets the plaudits after taking a wicket in Yorkshire's win at Leicestershire earlier this month.

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Yorkshire duo hailed as Northants game marks one final push for promotion

Dom Bess has proved useful with the ball in the County Championship this season, and is averaging less than 27.

Dom Bess has proved useful with the ball in the County Championship this season, and is averaging less than 27.

Yorkshire buzzing over Bess as former England man signs new two-year deal

It was fitting that long-time Oakworth all-rounder Jack Davison played a key role on the day his side rounded off their promotion-winning campaign.

It was fitting that long-time Oakworth all-rounder Jack Davison played a key role on the day his side rounded off their promotion-winning campaign.

Former Craven League side of 44 years celebrate historic promotion

Harry Greenhalgh is in the Bingley Congs side for his bowling, but his stunning 54 not out on Saturday was key to their dramatic final-day win over Horsforth.

Harry Greenhalgh is in the Bingley Congs side for his bowling, but his stunning 54 not out on Saturday was key to their dramatic final-day win over Horsforth.

Aire Wharfe League

Crazy Congs partnership helps them to heroic win over Horsforth

Steve Bullen batted with composure, and his 70 ensured a relatively comfortable passage into the final for New Farnley.

Steve Bullen batted with composure, and his 70 ensured a relatively comfortable passage into the final for New Farnley.

Bradford League side New Farnley storm into play-off final after superb recovery

After finishing up on the county scene, Gavin Hamilton proved a talented batsman and captain for East Bierley.

After finishing up on the county scene, Gavin Hamilton proved a talented batsman and captain for East Bierley.

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Ex-Yorkshire player and England international becomes club's managing director

Ben Coad celebrates one of his four second-innings wickets in Yorkshire's excellent win at Glamorgan.

Ben Coad celebrates one of his four second-innings wickets in Yorkshire's excellent win at Glamorgan.

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Yorkshire on verge of remarkable promotion as sensational Coad strikes again

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

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

The Bowling Old Lane Evening League side

The Bowling Old Lane Evening League side

Special charity event set for Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club

Harry Brook at Trent Bridge yesterday ahead of his first game as England captain.

Harry Brook at Trent Bridge yesterday ahead of his first game as England captain.

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Bradford District star Brook to captain England for first time today

The Bowling Baptist first team are joined by some of their seconds to celebrate their double promotion in the Timothy Taylor's Craven League.

The Bowling Baptist first team are joined by some of their seconds to celebrate their double promotion in the Timothy Taylor's Craven League.

Craven Cricket League

Bowling Baptist buzzing with double promotion as rivals blow it on final day

Opening bowler Usman Munir is not in the team for his batting, but he had his heart broken after almost guiding Tong Park Esholt to an astonishing victory over Horsforth Hall Park.

Opening bowler Usman Munir is not in the team for his batting, but he had his heart broken after almost guiding Tong Park Esholt to an astonishing victory over Horsforth Hall Park.

Aire Wharfe League

Magnificent Munir almost drags Tong Park Esholt to incredible victory

Clayton batsman David Paynter ensured his side finished as champions after a brilliant last-day win over Mytholmroyd

Clayton batsman David Paynter ensured his side finished as champions after a brilliant last-day win over Mytholmroyd

Clayton clinch title in style with stunning final-day display

Matthew Fisher took six wickets on his comeback from injury in Yorkshire's fine win over Leicestershire last time out.

Matthew Fisher took six wickets on his comeback from injury in Yorkshire's fine win over Leicestershire last time out.

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PREVIEW: Yorkshire looking to leave Wales with promotion in bag

Crossflatts endured a stressful final day, but it was all worth it, as they went up as Division Two champions.

Crossflatts endured a stressful final day, but it was all worth it, as they went up as Division Two champions.

Bradford League drama as Baildon up and trio celebrate after crazy final day

Katie Levick admits she has loved playing at Headingley, as a Yorkshire native, but she is having to leave to join Durham due to a restructure of the women's game.

Katie Levick admits she has loved playing at Headingley, as a Yorkshire native, but she is having to leave to join Durham due to a restructure of the women's game.

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Yorkshire native bidding emotional farewell to Headingley as club loses ladies