Steelbacks In The Community

27/05/2026

South Africa 🇿🇦

- T20 World Cup wins - None
- ICC T20 ranking – 5th
- Most runs in a tournament – Laura Wolvaardt with 571 in 2025

Links to Northamptonshire:
- Played against England Women in 2022 at the cinch County Ground.

27/05/2026

Wanting to gain the confidence and skills so that you can kickstart your umpiring journey?

Book now onto our ECB umpiring course!

🗓️ 29th & 30th June
⏰ 6:30-9:30pm
🏟️ Wellingborough Old Grammarians Memorial Sports Field
🔢 14+
💵 £70

To book 👉 steelbacksfoundation.org.uk/get-involved/

22/05/2026

In partnership with the Grounds Management Association, we have a FREE mid-season Volunteer Grounds Evening coming up in June!

🗓️25th June
🏟️ Earls Barton CC
⏰ 7-8:30pm

Register now 👉 steelbacksfoundation.org.uk/get-involved/

19/05/2026

Next up in our World Cup focus: West Indies 🌴

- T20 World Cup wins - 1 (2016)
- ICC T20 ranking – 6th
- Best bowling figures in T20 World Cup – Deandra Dottin with 5/5 vs Bangladesh in 2018

Links to Northamptonshire:
- Played against England Women in 2019 at the cinch County Ground

19/05/2026

We want your nominations for Match Officials, whether as an Umpire or Scorer, who uphold the spirit of cricket through fairness, professionalism and respect at your local club 🫵

Nominate them now for a cricket collective award 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/G5X36RQ

16/05/2026

Do you know someone aged 14 to 25 who has brought fresh energy, skills, or ideas to cricket this season, leading by example, acting as a positive role model, and making a meaningful contribution to their team, club or community?

If so, nominate them for a cricket collective award 👇

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

14/05/2026

With the T20 Women's World Cup rapidly approaching, we're taking a look at the competing nations and their link to Northamptonshire 🏵️

First up: India
-T20 World Cup wins - 0
- ODI World Cup wins - 1
- ICC rankings – 3rd in T20 & 3rd in ODI

Links to Northamptonshire:
- Played against England Women in 2021 at the cinch County Ground

12/05/2026

Great to hear from Kathryn Monk from Horton House CC, one of last year’s Steelbacks Cricket Collective Award winners.

There’s still time to celebrate someone from your club or community with the deadline for the awards extended until 31st May.

📝👉 surveymonkey.com/r/G5X36RQ

08/05/2026

Not long now until our First Aid Course! 🩹

This course includes cricket specific content that is ideal for activators and coaches.

🗓️ 12th May
🏟️ Northamptonshire CCC
⏰ 6-9pm
💵 £30
🔗 steelbacksfoundation.org.uk/get-involved/

06/05/2026

Get ready for our May Half Term Camps! 🏏

Hardball Masterclass @ Northamptonshire CCC - booking.ecb.co.uk/M1QRk3
Girls Hardball @ Irthlingborough Town CC - booking.ecb.co.uk/DdlO2N
Girls Hardball @ Kettering Town CC - booking.ecb.co.uk/7lkBDR