What does Yorkshire CCC mean to you and me?
A NEW book will be launched at Headingley on Friday during the lunch interval of Yorkshire’s County Championship match against Surrey.
What Yorkshire Cricket Means to Me is a collection of reflections from players, broadcasters, administrators, members, fans and grassroots volunteers on how Yorkshire cricket has shaped their lives.
From club president Jane Powell talking about the strength of Yorkshire’s cricketing roots, to Sir Geoffrey Boycott’s drive to play for “the greatest first-class cricket club in the world”, the book highlights how the game has impacted the people of the county.
All profits are for the Yorkshire Players’ Association, which supports the health and well-being of members and helps to develop future talent.
The book has been put together by Gill Smith, the former Yorkshire and England player, and photographer Neil Brinsdon, who set out to gather voices from every corner of Yorkshire cricket, be they professionals, club players, umpires, scorers, volunteers or simply lifelong supporters.
Around 80 people shared their stories and were photographed by Neil, resulting in a unique collection of memories that range from humorous dressing-room anecdotes to deeply moving accounts of how cricket has helped shape lives and forged lifelong friendships.
“Yorkshire cricket means something different to everyone, but the one thing that comes through in every story is the sense of belonging the game creates,” said Gill. “For many of us, it becomes a second family.”
For further details and how to order a copy, visit: whatcricketmeanstome.co.uk