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Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

The handover: Yorkshire County Cricket Club's new chair Harry Chathli with now former interim chair Baroness Tani Grey Thompson at Headingley earlier this season. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Harry Chathli's appointment as Yorkshire CCC chair confirmed

Concerned: Sir Geoffrey Boycott. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC give guarantees over the future of cricket at Headingley

Grace Road, home of Leicestershire CCC. Pic: Matthew Lewis/SWpix.com

Cricket gets what it deserves as Yorkshire CCC suffers latest washout

A potential sale of Headingley Stadium is being mooted. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA

Potential Headingley sale must not stop play for Yorkshire CCC: The YP says

Compare the Market and The Hundred have teamed up with three social media video gamers across the course of the tournament

Four in 10 people in the UK are cricket fans

Bradford-born author Alexandra Potter.

'I didn't think people like me from the north of England could be a writer'

Sporting events across the county have been disruputed by heavy wind and rain

UK sport disrupted as country hit by strong winds and rain

'Mark Ramprakash is well placed to comment, being the child of mixed-race parents who benefited from moving, at the age of eight, from an urban environment to Hatch End, in the outer reaches of north west London, where there was a cricket club and a park'. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Equality report highlights the issue with sport in schools - YP Letters

A general view of Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Headingley Stadium in Leeds. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

How an asset lock could be an appealing option for Yorkshire CCC - John Mann

The cricketers passing the time at Dover with an impromptu match (Photo: SWNS)

Cricketers see off Dover ferry port queues with impromptu match

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan (R) celebrates his century with Azeem Rafiq (L) during a COunty Championship match back in 2016 (Picture: SWPix.com)

Cricket left scared of its own shadow - Chris Waters comment

Michael Vaughan arrives for the second day of the CDC Panel Hearing at the International Arbitration Centre, London, on March 2. The former England captain has been cleared of the allegation that was made against him. Picture by James Manning. PA Wire/PA Images.

Michael Vaughan cleared of making racist comment after nightmare ordeal

File photo dated 03-08-2019 of Michael Vaughan. Former Yorkshire all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has claimed he heard former England captain Michael Vaughan make racially insensitive comments to Asian players at the club. Issue date: Friday November 5, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET Rafiq. Photo credit should read Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Yorkshire CCC racism scandal: Michael Vaughan cleared of racism by panel

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared by the CDC hearings (Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Michael Vaughan cleared of 'you lot' comment in Yorkshire CCC racism hearings

Ken Hainsworth (86) of Glasshouses Cricket Club, Glasshouses, North Yorkshire, who will soon be starting another cricket season with his teammates, having first joined the club in 1958. He is also the club's groundsman, and lives next to its playing field.
His wife, son, and daughter, have all played for the clubâ€™s various mens and ladies teams.
Ken said `The club has been my family'ss life for 63 years. I've no intention of retiring from playing.
The retired overhead electricity linesman is an all rounder, both batting and bowling.
`I have always been quick on my feet, so particularly enjoy fieldingâ€™ he added.
He is pictured with his trusty bat, which he believes is older than himself.
PICTURE Lorne Campbell / Guzelian

Yorkshire's "oldest cricketer" on 65 years at beloved village club

Harry Brook of England leaves the field after being caught and bowled by Matt Henry of New Zealand (Picture: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Why Harry Brook is taking tips off Major League Baseball team

Only youth games will be allowed to be played at Colehill Cricket Club now

Cricket club banned from hosting adult matches after complaints

Cricketers linked to Rwanda's Sorwathe tea factory at Gahanga Stadium. Picture: Don Mugisha.

'It's a dream come true': How Yorkshire Tea is changing lives in Rwanda

Lord Kamlesh Patel has written an open letter to Yorkshire's members (Picture: Simon Hulme)

Yorkshire CCC chairman Lord Patel unapologetic over handling of racism scandal

Aaron Finch lifts ICC World Cup Trophy with Australia in 2021

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022: when the tournament starts- how to watch
The tournament got underway with a dramatic shock vistory for Namibia over Sri Lanka

Kendal James, Participation Manager for Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.

Charities provide free cricket gear to families in Leeds

Sponsorship signage removed from Headingley Stadium, home of Yorkshire Cricket Club. Yorkshire CCC lost several sponsors over their handling of Azeem Rafiq's racism claims. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire.

Yorkshire CCC letter shows mishandling of racism crisis - The YP says

Chris Waters argues that county cricket should exist first and foremost, or at least just as much, for the spectators who pay to watch it, such as those pictured here at Headingley. Photo: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire

Strauss review falls at first fence - Chris Waters

STOPPAGE TIME: Fourth official Howard Webb displays nine minutes of added time during a 2013 Premier League match between Wigan Athletic and Swansea City but long delays are becoming more commonplace now

Football needs to keep the game moving quickly - and VAR has a part to play

Azeem Rafiq playing for Yorkshire during the NatWest T20 blast against Durham at Headingley in 2017. (Getty).

Cricket racism scandal is an example of a divided Britain - Christa Ackroyd

Jason Robinson was part of the World Cup winning England team in 2003.

Rugby legend Jason Robinson: Racism suffered by Azeem Rafiq found in every sport

A sign outside Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Headingley Stadium in Leeds. Picture: Peter Powell/PA Wire.

Cricket needs a change of leadership after racism scandal - The YP says

New signing: Lockie Ferguson. Picture: Fiona Goodall/Getty Images

Virtually certain that Yorkshire CCC will be major force this summer

Jack Leach: Relishing series. Picture: PA

Cricket set to welcome return of crowds for second Test between India and Englan...

Colin Graves. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Cricket’s debt ‘unsustainable’ says former ECB and Yorkshire CCC chief Graves

TESTING TIMES: England’s Joe Root bowls during last year’s third Test match at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. Picture: Mike Hewitt/NMC Pool/PA

State of the Nation - Cricket will survive but not as we have come to love it
IF there was an upside to 2020, then for most cricket lovers it was the forced postponement of the inaugural 100-ball competition.

Ben Stokes and Jack Leach celebrate England’s famous win over Australia at Headingley last summer, one of the first games of the World Test Championship. (Picture: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Cricket’s World Test Championship has lost its purpose

Virtual fans: Leeds United's Jack Harrison amongst the cardboard cutouts. Picture: PA

Why football without fans is a pale imitation of itself - Chris Waters

Calling for change: Former umpire John Holder. Picture: Getty Images

Cricket can no longer turn a blind eye to racial inequality - Chris Waters

Milestone: James Anderson after taking the wicket of Azhar Ali of Pakistan to reach 600 Test match victims. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Form should decide if James Anderson makes Ashes tour - Waters on Cricket

Bad light: Umpires take a light reading during day one of the first Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture: PA

Game continues to leave spectators in the dark - Chris Waters on Cricket

Headingley. Illustration: Graeme Bandeira

Cricket is back and Yorkshire CCC have their eyes on silverware - Chris Waters

How close can wicketkeepers stand when cricket resumes? (Picture: Steve Riding)

Village cricket still a long way off despite Boris Johnson’s u-turn

A general view of play during day three of a Warm Up match at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton. (Picture: PA)

English cricket chiefs hit back at Boris Johnson over recreational cricket

Back in action: West Indies' Jason Holder with coach Roddy Estwick.

Old Trafford welcomes return of cricket as West Indies warm up

LEARNING TO ADAPT: Yorkshire CCC first-team coach, Andrew Gale. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC’s Andrew Gale embraces learning process brought on by coronavirus

Joe Root.

Joe Root ‘very optimistic’ of England Test match cricket this summer

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney: Says the governing body will lose £107m if the autumn internationals are cancelled.

Cash crisis looming for cricket and rugby union

Martyn Moxon. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Martyn Moxon still in love with cricket as Yorkshire CCC legend hits 60

Derek Underwood: Banned for joining rebel tour.

Sri Lanka’s first Test proved the last for Derek Underwood - sporting bygones

England's Chris Woakes (left) and Jonny Bairstow celebrate winning the ICC World Cup Final at Lord's, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Sunday July 14, 2019. See PA story CRICKET England. Photo credit should read: John Walton/PA Wire.

Christa Ackroyd: Why the World Cup cricket was more than just a game

Cricket is making its return to York. Picture Gerard Binks

Cricket’s return to York is glorious - The Yorkshire Post says

England's Alex Hales: Left "devastated" after he was removed fromthe World Cup squad.

The Alex Hales debate - Darren Gough backs England as Chris Waters defends the p...

Yorkshire's Joe Root is an ambassador for the foundation. Pic: Simon Cooper/PA Wire.

England test captain Joe Root issues rallying call for businesses to support Yor...

Tiger Woods features in The Open today - but the prestigious golf tournament will not be shown live on terrestrial TV to the dismay of John Grogan MP.

John Grogan: As The Open tees off, why sport is the big loser as pay TV dominate...

Even England cricketsr like Joe Root play football in their pre-game warm-up.

YP Letters: Cricket loses as it becomes middle-class game

Yorkshire chairman Steve Denison (
Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Yorkshire back 100-ball format for eight-team city-based competition

Former Australian captain Steve Smith is comforted by his father Peter at a news conference.

The Yorkshire Post says: How to say sorry. Cricket and the downfall of Steve Smi...

Harry (second from right) meets members of the Scarborough Yacht Club, who were racing to the Netherlands, in 2015.

Harry Gration - A remarkable life on air

Australia's Shane Warne as he celebrates taking England's Andrew Flintoff's wicket in 2005 (Picture: PA)

Sports books - Cricket: Victory by Vaughan's upstarts lives long in memory

Pic credit: Jonathan Gregson.

Hitting hatred for six

Record-maker: Yorkshire's Adam Lyth scored a British domestic T20 record scoreof 161 in the match against Northamptonshire at Headingley.

Cricket having a Blast as crowds flock to T20

Yorkshire Diamonds all-rounder, Alice Davidson-Richards.

Cricket: Yorkshire Diamonds' all-rounder Davidson-Richards tipped for England ca...

England's Anya Shrubsole celebrates the wicket of India's Deepti Sharma.

England on top of the world after Cup triumph