Bill Marshall

Bradford

Sports Reporter at Telegraph and Argus

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Struggling Hepworth & Idle stay bottom despite Robinson heroics against leaders

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

A good example is that of Timothy Taylor’s Division One leaders Eldwick & Gilstead triumphing by seven runs at Hepworth & Idle. Sent in, E&G made 168-9, but they had to recover from 58-6, Ajeet Singh (43) kickstarting the revival before captain Arnie Raistrick weighed in with 27 not out at No.10. Jonathan Robinson had put the twin villages under the pump with 5-40, with four other bowlers bagging a wicket.
Clayton crushed yet again as shocking start after promotion goes on

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Expected to make an impact after their promotion, they are still seeking their first win in the Premier Division. They were at second-placed Copley and were dismissed for 138, only David Paynter (64) coping well with a four-pronged home attack. The home team's reply was dominated by Oliver Thorpe's 85 not out in a winning 139-4. Surprise packages Upper Hopton won again, this time at Bradshaw by 120 runs.
Thackley overtake Congs in title fight as Calverley suffer defeat for first time

3 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Sent in at Menston, they made a more than decent 280, opener Tayyab Riaz maintaining his form by scoring 113. The hosts then lost one of their openers for a duck, but were revived by partnerships of 109 and 80. They were 253-5 at one stage, but they needed the last pair to score four to win by one wicket with three balls to spare. That was tough luck on Umayr Hewitt, who took 6-78 from his 14.3 overs.
Airedale aim to repeat Riddlesden title trick after comeback against Cowling

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Bill Marshall

It isn’t beyond the realms of possibility as they now sit second in the table on 66 points, nine behind Eldwick & Gilstead. Win number three came for Airedale in a low-scoring match at home to Cowling. The hosts were dismissed for 110, No.7 Ijaz Shah making 44 as Martyn Dalby (4-24) and Ubaid Rauf (3-9) got among the wickets. Not even a last-wicket partnership of 20 could save Cowling, who were bowled out for 102, which was an improvement on 56-7.
Steeton remain on Otley's tail as Harden hop up to joint-top

3 days ago | keighleynews.co.uk | Bill Marshall

The Summerhill Laners, who have won six of their seven league matches, picked up another maximum haul when they triumphed at home to Adel. The visitors opted to bat but no-one topped 30 in their 155 all out, with the ever-accurate Steve Pearson taking 3-44 from his 15 overs and Jack Luxton 2-30 from his 12.
Batting collapse sees Rawdon slip up in Aire-Wharfe chase

3 days ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Ben Morley (batting) scored 53 runs for Otley RAWDON won five of their first six matches in Division One of the Aire-Wharfe League as they look to bounce straight back to the top flight. However, nothing is guaranteed and they paid for a batting collapse at Olicanian as they suffered a second defeat.
Oracle opener has prophecy pay off as Bradford side motor into cup quarter-final

4 days ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Jer skipper Yasir Ali revealed: “Kyme told me before the match started that he was going to score a hundred, and then he did.” Tahirkheli made 114 off 73 deliveries, hitting 13 fours and nine sixes, as the visitors made 323-8 off their 38 overs in a rain-hit contest. Adal Islam (41) helped him put on 157 for the first wicket, and then Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti (41 off 27 balls) and Hamza Iqbal (42 off 21) maintained that high tempo as Championship hosts Bierley struggled to contain them.
Bradford Schools FA revival sees award win decades after Shackleton and Hibbitt

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

The organisation, formed in 1891, that spawned the professional careers of such as Len Shackleton, Barrie Wright, Terry Hibbitt, Bruce Bannister and, more recently, Andy and Chris Kiwomya, Roger Eli, Micky Holmes and Wayne Heseltine fell idle due to the workloads on teachers, and their extra-curricular duties took a back seat.
Much-loved Bulls figure reflects on "bigger than full-time" job after award win

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

However, to Sue Cater, a dedicated volunteer for the Bulls’ wheelchair rugby league team, it just goes with the territory of dealing with people who have mental as well as physical challenges. Cater, winner of the Outstanding Contribution award in the Volunteer section of the Diversity and Inclusivity category at the 2025 Active Bradford Sports Awards at Valley Parade, explained: “Some people’s disability goes beyond the physical aspects.
Thornton stunned as rain ravages Halifax League batting line-ups

1 week ago | thetelegraphandargus.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Firstly, Upper Hopton posted a challenging 205-9 as Harry Scott (56), Lewis Edmund (40) and Jordan Bloom (37) made runs. The defending champions, not firing on all cylinders so far this season, were then dismissed for 138, crawling to that total in 43.2 overs. No Thornton batter reached 40, as home bowler Charlie Gallagher returned magnificent figures of 4-23 from 13 overs. Booth had Clayton back in the pavilion for only 75 after the home side had opted to bat.