Aire-Wharfe League

Ben Hemsley was phenomenal all season with bat and ball, and has duly been rewarded.

Former Bingley Congs star scoops premier prize as new boys shine on debut

Steeton were celebrating promotion from Division Two, while it was also a good day for Bolton Villas in the second tier.

Tong Park Esholt and Bolton Villas survive after final-day drama

Fawad Maqsood's 77 for Tong Park was not enough to see them past Saltaire, and it sets up a nervy final day for the Bradford side.

Tong Park lose Bradford derby as relegation battle goes to final day

Collingham celebrate winning the Birtwhistle Cup final. Picture: Mike Pratt

Collingham brush aside last year's heartache to win the cup

Steeton could soon be celebrating Aire-Wharfe League promotion.

Saltaire slide cause for concern as Bradford duo in drop fight

Steeton celebrating lifting the Waddilove Cup for a second successive season.

Updated Steeton scoop silverware after second straight underdog success

Harry Greenhalgh took three wickets to see Congs to victory over Adel's seconds.

Tong Park take vital win as Thackley's Wiseman teaches Harden a lesson

Matt Roberts took a couple of wickets, but Bingley Congs were beaten in their title clash with Tong Park Esholt's seconds.

Shock puts Tong Park in further trouble as Congs suffer title blow

Steeton took wickets cheaply and scored runs quickly in their thumping win over Follifoot.

Tong Park Esholt skittled for 48 but Harden and Steeton show the way

Toby Priestley celebrates his hundred for Harden against Shadwell.

Tong Park skipper leads from front as Steeton make final again

Saltaire captain Sajad Ali took 4-63, as his side put up a brave but futile fight against runaway leaders Collingham & Linton.

Saltaire and Tong Park Esholt getting dragged into very tight basement battle

Fawad Maqsood thumped a brilliant century to see Tong Park Esholt into the Waddilove Cup quarter-finals.

Esholt and Saltaire into cup quarter-finals as they bounce back from league pain

Dave Hester (left) scored 81 and then took five wickets as his Tong Park Esholt side beat Addingham with ease.

Tong Park openers run wild as new boys flying in Aire-Wharfe top-flight

Former Thackley player Muhammad Khurshid tried to dig Saltaire out of a hole with his half-century, but they never came close to chasing Horsforth Hall Park's mammoth total.

Updated Saltaire struggles go on after onslaught but they find Waddilove Cup solace

Sajad Ali took two wickets for Saltaire against Otley, but it was only going to be tough to defend 116 against the leaders.

Saltaire slip to defeat against Otley but Tong Park enjoying higher level

Bingley Congs captain Neil Copping struck 43 not out in his side's big win over Rodley.

Saltaire off the mark and Congs keep up bright start but Tong Park in first loss

Sajad Ali was left frustrated on Saturday, seeing his Saltaire side collapse at home to lose by 18 runs against North Leeds.

Updated Top-flight triumph for newly-promoted Tong Park but Saltaire slip to poor defeat

Bingley Congs Matthew Roberts bowls to Sutton’s Sam Solley

Aire-Wharfe offer defence amidst Pool and EGM controversy

Aire Wharfe League action between Ilkley (batting) and Steeton

Aire-Wharfe management members quit in wake of EGM drama

Bingley Congs Matthew Roberts bowls to Sutton’s Sam Solley

Pool fail in attempts to alter rules as clubs show sympathy

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Pool, at the second attempt, have gathered enough support for a special general meeting of the Aire-Wharfe League

Pool get support for Aire-Wharfe special meeting over Bingley Congs and Rodley call

Pool Cricket Club will now seek legal counsel and take their case to higher authorities, such as the Yorkshire Cricket Board, in their bid to secure an EGM

Pool not taking relegation lying down as controversy continues

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

Prices set to rise at local cricket level

The Aire-Wharfe resumed at the weekend

Otley secure big win against reigning champions Saltaire as Ilkley whimper

Otley fought back to claim victory against New Rover

Otley fight back as Ilkley suffer heavy home defeat

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

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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

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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