Oswestry Cricket Club have pulled off a major coup by securing the services of batting legend Sir Viv Richards.

Shropshire’s deflated cricketers have crashed out of the Minor Counties one-day competition at the group stages for the first time since 2009.

Captain Ed Foster is eyeing a rapid start for Shropshire’s cricketers when they launch their Minor Counties one-day campaign tomorrow.

Shropshire are sweating over the fitness of two key players ahead of their start to the Minor Counties cricket campaign.

Shropshire captain Ed Foster believes tomorrow’s pre-season friendly with near neighbours Staffordshire will be vital to the preparations for their Minor Counties one-day campaign.

Shropshire’s top two cricket sides will make a start on their competitive campaigns tomorrow.

England cricket international Jimmy Taylor today spoke of his delight at linking up with former club Shrewsbury.

Wellington cricket ace Mark Downes has ended his 20-year association with the club – with Newport landing a major coup by capturing the new ball bowler.

A glowing tribute has been paid to a former Shropshire cricket umpire.

When historian Bill Scriven uncovered a vintage photo of Alveley Cricket Club’s first ever team dating back to 1908, it triggered a mad dash to organise belated centenary celebrations.

New supremo Toby Shaw has backed Shropshire to go from strength to strength as a Minor Counties cricket force.

Shropshire cricket star James Taylor believes his move to Nottinghamshire will take his game to the next level.

Bridgnorth Cricket Club have pulled off a major coup by signing Shropshire batsman James Ralph.

The Marston’s Shropshire Premier Cricket League will deliver its final over.

Shrewsbury’s final game of the Birmingham League cricket season has been put back 24 hours.

Shropshire’s under-15s have crowned a stunning cricket season with victory in the County Cup final.

Shropshire batsman James Taylor today made his breakthrough to the full England cricket squad.

Shrewsbury’s cricketers are one game away from reaching the National Knockout final – but will have to overcome a team packed with former Test Match stars to get there.

Captain Ed Foster believes a marathon trip for Shropshire’s cricketers to Cornwall tonight will not affect their performance in the Minor Counties Championship clash tomorrow.

An international cricket star will be in action in Shropshire tomorrow.

Ouch! These graphic photographs show the moment unfortunate Shropshire umpire Phil Wardle was struck in the head during a league match.

Shropshire’s cricketers have been urged to use their big game experience as they aim to move to the brink of a Lord’s final tomorrow.

Defending champions Shropshire are preparing to face Cambridgeshire in the last eight of cricket’s MCCA Trophy, writes CHRIS HUDSON.

Shropshire’s cricketers can move within two victories of a Lord’s final tomorrow as they chase revenge over Cheshire.

Worcestershire will unleash their international stars on Shropshire tomorrow on one of the showpiece occasions of the host county’s cricket season.

Australian spin bowling guru Terry Jenner, who regularly ran spin clinics in Shropshire, has died at the age of 66.

Captain Ed Foster will demand no let up from his Shropshire side as they continue their defence of the Minor Counties one-day cricket trophy tomorrow.

Chiefs at Shrewsbury Cricket Club today said consultation about a potential relocation out of the town will be as “open as possible”.

Reigning Birmingham League champions Shrewsbury have lost the services of Shropshire First Class cricketer Jack Shantry.

Former captain James Ralph will be back in the Shropshire cricket ranks for 2011.