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Big names turn out for great cricketing causes

Birmingham Post — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:09:00 GMT

Arrangements are well underway for two big charity cricket events to take place in Birmingham this summer.

Rebirth of Rikki Clarke talent vindicates Bears decision

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

WHEN Warwickshire signed Rikki Clarke late in the 2008 season the move had plenty of doubters.

What a racket as cricket meets chimps' tea party

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT

WELL bowled mate', 'Lovely bowling', 'Wooaaaar, he's going nowhere matey, great bowling'.

Deloitte enjoy bright start in the sunshine

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

This year's Warwickshire Taverners Trophy started in bright sunshine - in stark contrast to last year when the first fixture was played in biting cold and near darkness.

Dougie Brown is delighted with Rikki Clarke's long-term deal

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:12:00 GMT

Dougie Brown has warmly welcomed Rikki Clarke's decision to commit his long-term future to Warwickshire.

City slickers to do battle for Edgbaston glory

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 May 2013 09:19:00 GMT

The suits and ties more commonly associated with the Birmingham business community are about to be swapped for whites, as cricket teams from across the region do battle for a chance to play in the Warwickshire Taverners Trophy Final at Edgbaston Stadium.

New sponsor for Warwickshire CCC

Birmingham Post — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:02:00 GMT

Warwickshire County Cricket Club has signed up its first official optician partner.

Why making a profit is not just cricket any more

Birmingham Post — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Short-lived plans for a council sponsorship deal and a request for a payment holiday have thrust Warwickshire County Cricket Club’s finances back into the public spotlight. Graeme Brown talks to the club’s chief executive about the state of the Bears

Boyd Rankin giving all for Warwickshire Bears

Birmingham Post — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Fast-bowler Boyd Rankin is back to fitness and keen to get back among the wickets for Warwickshire, thereby forcing himself back into the England picture.

Payment holiday part of long-term plan - Colin Povey

Birmingham Post — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Colin Povey is confident that Warwickshire will continue to defy the doubters and make a success of their Pavilion End development after activating a 'repayment holiday' clause in their £20million loan from Birmingham City Council.

Dougie Brown leads Warwickshire CCC into a season of challenges

Birmingham Post — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT

When Dougie Brown succeeded Ashley Giles as Warwickshire's director of cricket this winter, the challenge facing him could be interpreted one of two ways.

Jim Troughton confident in Warwickshire Bears strength in depth

Birmingham Post — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:23:00 GMT

Captain Jim Troughton is confident that Warwickshire have sufficient squad-depth to cope with the injuries that have cropped up as they approach the start of new season.

Warwickshire off to a flyer with victory over MCC in Abu Dhabi

Birmingham Post — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:57:00 GMT

Captain Jim Troughton reflected on a “very satisfying” start after Warwickshire opened the 2013 season with a thumping win over MCC – and made a little bit of history in the process.

Warwickshire chase one-day success as well as retaining County Championship

Birmingham Post — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

Dougie Brown insists that his ambition for this year is no less than to see Warwickshire retain the championship in his first season as director of cricket.

Warwickshire's Darren Maddy has a soft spot for Argentina

Birmingham Post — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

At the back end of July this year, Darren Maddy’s focus will be very much upon Warwickshire and their attempts to thrive in the Twenty20.

Warwickshire CCC and Birmingham City Council drop sponsorship proposals

Birmingham Post — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:21:00 GMT

Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Birmingham City Council have officially scrapped proposals to rebrand its T20 team Birmingham Bears and rename the Edgbaston stadium as part of a ten-year sponsorship deal.

Council backtracks over Warwickshire cricket sponsorship proposal

Birmingham Post — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:13:00 GMT

Birmingham City Council has performed an embarrassing U-turn over news of a proposed sponsorship of Warwickshire CCC.

Cricket ground set for re-brand as City of Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium

Birmingham Post — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:29:00 GMT

Edgbaston cricket ground could be renamed the City of Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium in a £4 million bid to promote the city around the world.

Injury nightmare continues for Warwickshire spinner Chris Metters

Birmingham Post — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Warwickshire spin-bowler Chris Metters has suffered more rotten luck after it emerged that surgery on his injured shoulder last year has not corrected the problem.

Hannon-Dalby inspired to join Warwickshire by Chris Wright's progress

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Oliver Hannon-Dalby has cited Chris Wright’s rapid development as a bowler since joining Warwickshire as a “big inspiration” and a major factor in his decision to move to Edgbaston.