Aire-Wharfe League

Otley fought back to claim victory against New Rover

Otley fight back as Ilkley suffer heavy home defeat
IT’S NOT very often that you hit a century but end up on the losing side, but that’s exactly what happened to Waleed Akhtar.

Ben Morley (batting) has been elected as Rawdon's new captain

Warm weather brings out the best of the Aire-Wharfe Division

New Saltaire captain Sajad Ali (right) knows his reigning champions have work to do, after they were thumped by Collingham & Linton on the opening day. Picture: Richard Leach.

Champions Saltaire slump as bowlers dominate Aire-Wharfe League openers

Sajad Ali (right) is the new Saltaire captain. Picture: Richard Leach.

Aire-Wharfe champions Saltaire replace one brother with another

Voting has taken place at the Aire-Wharfe League AGM.

Voting takes place at Aire-Wharfe League AGM

Ben Morley took the Eddie Nelson Trophy as the leading Division One batsman

Rawdon sweep up at Aire-Wharfe awards evening

Aire Wharfe League ..Ilkley (batting) V Steeton..Sending one down for Steeton is Joe Stead.

Aire-Wharfe clubs set for decisive vote

Aire Wharfe League ..Ilkley (batting) V Steeton..Sending one down for Steeton is Joe Stead.

Aire-Wharfe set to continue with cricket teas

Andy Wear's (bowling) Harden have gained back to back Aire-Wharfe promotions

Harden captain thrilled after side's consecutive promotions

Usman Munir's (Bowls) Saltaire beat Burley-in-Wharfedale on the Aire-Wharfe's final day. Picture: Richard Leach.

Otley thrash Olicanian as New Rover promoted as Champions on action-packed final day

Saltaire's Usman Munir's (bowling) side were beaten in the Aire-Wharfe Division at the weekend. Picture: Richard Leach.

Saltaire defeated by Olicanian as Division Two promotion race hots up

Usman Munir (bowling) has captained Saltaire this season as they close in on the league title. Picture: Richard Leach.

Saltaire win crucial clash to leave title within their grasp

Usman Munir (bowls) is out for Saltaire this weekend

Saltaire enter telling end of the campaign as title nears

The Aire-Wharfe returned at the weekend

Saltaire thrash Horsforth as Otley bounce back at Beckwithshaw

Otley couldn't build on their impressive fun in the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League this weekend

Addingham end Otley’s winning streak as Rawdon beat Saltaire in the cup

Usman Munir (Saltaire) is keen to win the title this season. Picture: Richard Leach.

Saltaire given added incentive to win the league as Rawdon clash looms

The Aire-Wharfe League resumed at the weekend

Saltaire suffer first defeat of season as Ilkley and Otley climb up table

Usman Munir (left) took 4-2 in Saltaire's thumping win over Beckwithshaw. Picture: Richard Leach.

Ilkley continue to crumble as Saltaire shine once again

Sajad Ali (right) took five wickets for Saltaire and scored 57 in a masterful display against Ilkley. Picture: Richard Leach.

Saltaire break 100-point barrier as Ilkley slump to bruising defeat

Saltaire won again in the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League

Table-toppers Saltaire claim 18 points to extend lead

Aire-Wharfe League continued this weekend

Saltaire ensure lightning fast start continues in the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League

Aire Wharfe League round two took place this weekend

Otley beaten once more in shock result

Aire Wharfe cricket returned.

Champions Otley beaten by Saltaire on Aire-Wharfe opening day

Picture: CHRIS BOOTH.

Aire- Wharfe cricket returns to Bradford

Hybrid pitch to be tested out at Sowerby Bridge.

Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club set for hybrid pitch tester

The picturesque Marshfield Ground is set to host competitive cricket once again. Picture: Ron Allen

Settle's cricket captain Will Davidson upbeat ahead of competitive return

Ben Rhydding compete last summer. Pic: Robin Snook

Ben Rhydding Cricket Club in new league adventure

Guiseley v Otley at Nethermoor Park, Guiseley in the Aire Wharfe League. Guiseley's Michael Truswell faces a delivery from Otley's James Davies. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH.

Otley Cricket Club thrilled to be back in competitive action

Cricket ball in the long grass.

Fight for more umpires in the Dales Council League

An umpire oversees the action in an Aire-Wharfe League clash between Steeton and Ilkley. Picture: Andy Garbutt.

"Carrot and stick" works for Aire-Wharfe League in umpire drive

Many of the youngsters at Bolton Villas would love to follow in the footsteps of bowler and committee member Sam Lawrence. Picture: Richard Leach.

Bolton Villas backing young cricket stars to shine

Harden batting against Skipton in the Aire-Wharfe League. Picture: Andy Garbutt.

Aire-Wharfe League ready to act if April start not possible

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NOSTALGIA: Five cricket teams from the past

CRICKET: Bingley from years gone by

Ilkley in action against Otley in 2019, a much easier year than this one Picture: Phil Jackson

Aire-Wharfe League warns "unprecedented support" cannot continue after huge loss

Two of the top teams in the Aire-Wharfe League in action, Otley and North Leeds Picture: Richard Leach

Aire-Wharfe League bring time restraints and Super Overs in

Burley batsman Shane Etherington puts his best foot forward, and will be hoping his side can retain the Waddilove Cup in 2021 Picture: Richard Leach

Aire-Wharfe League cup draw pits heavyweight duo together in preliminary round

Action from a game between Guiseley and Otley in the Aire-Wharfe League Picture: Chris Booth

Aire-Wharfe League could be set to hand out severe punishments for conceding

Menston and Thackley in Waddilove Cup action in 2017. The traditional white clothing and red balls will remain in the competition for the foreseeable future. Picture: Richard Leach.

Aire-Wharfe League clubs reject 'pyjamas' and pink balls for cup clashes

Bowler Paul Dover was part of the Ilkley team who struggled towards the end of the season. Picture: Phil Jackson

Ilkley fall short of target but are glad to have played at all in strange 2020

Otley already had the Aire-Wharfe Division One title wrapped up before the final day

11 heaven for Otley after Rawdon win and Saltaire send Follifoot packing

Alex Atkinson was Otley's star man against Saltaire. Picture: Richard Kosmala

Otley win Division One title in style with convincing Saltaire win

Charlie Swallow (right) bagged eight wickets in his team's win over Saltaire

Charlie's wickets a bitter pill to Swallow for Saltaire

Otley are closing in on another Aire-Wharfe Division One title after Rawdon slip up

Otley pounce on Rawdon slip up to become firm title favourites

Ansan Tanveer (above) shot 57 in Bolton Villas' win over Tong Park Esholt seconds

Bolton Villas duo hit form as Rawdon's chase of Otley intensifies

Skipper James Davies' fifer helped make it six wins in as many games for Otley

Not even the rain can stop relentless Otley in their pursuit for glory

Sajad Ali (right) took 3-39 for Saltaire as his side thumped Olicanian in the Aire-Wharfe League over the weekend Picture: Richard Leach

Saltaire still shining in Aire-Wharfe League as Otley survive scare to stay top

Burley-In-Wharfedale did Otley a favour by beating title chasing Rawdon

Poor batting means Tong Park Esholt lose top spot

Saltaire's Sajad Ali gained all 10 wickets in his side's win over Addingham. Picture: Richard Leach

Reigning champions Otley continue to be relentless while it's a 10 for Ali!

Saltaire's Sajad Ali gained a huge eight wickets to help his side beat Horsforth. Picture: Richard Leach

Amazing Ali denies Worcester's ton to put Saltaire on the board in the Aire-Wharfe

Otley's Nathan Goldthorp (left) starred with ball and bat, as did Stephen Brown, in their side's five-wicket win over Addingham Picture: Chris Booth

Goldthorp ensures Otley get shining start with Aire-Wharfe win over Addingham

Bowler James Davies has been a mainstay in the Otley team since joining from Bradford & Bingley seven years ago

Otley excited by cricket return and determined to retain title in special year

Halifax League action between Great Horton Park Chapel and Shelf Picture: Alex Daniel

Halifax League and Aire-Wharfe League confirm formats for resumption

Halifax League action between Great Horton Park Chapel and Shelf Picture: Alex Daniel

Halifax League set July 18 for restart as Aire-Wharfe League makes same plan