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Opinion: Opportunity missed by Yorkshire
At first glance, it appears that Imam-ul-Haq’s runs will be sorely missed by Yorkshire as they attempt to go one better than last year’s semi-final place or even win a white ball trophy for the first time since 2002.
21.07.26Opinion
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Bumble Beyond Boundaries Episode 6
In his latest chat with White Rose Files, David Lloyd gives his opinions on Ben Stokes' retirement; England; the next captain; plus Yorkshire and Lancashire's T20 Blast adventures.
30.06.26Opinion
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Opinion: What's the Yorkshire Root for red ball cricket?
The dust is beginning to settle on Yorkshire’s defeat by Leicestershire. There’s no doubt there was a tinge of embarrassment about it, given that it was the first time the Foxes had beaten Yorkshire by an innings at Grace Road; the first time the hosts had won a Division One match since 2003; and that they went into the game bottom of the table.
23.06.26Opinion
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Yorkshire Men's Vitality Blast Half Term Report
We're at the halfway stage of the group games in the 2026 Vitality Blast, Yorkshire winning four of their six games to date to top the group as the counties break for a return to two weeks of championship cricket. Here, Ben Carter critiques the last three weeks from the Tykes' perspective.
10.06.26Opinion
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Bumble Beyond Boundaries: Episode 5
He's here again! This week, Bumble reflects on a right old drubbing for Lancashire in the Roses T20 at Headingley. Are Yorkshire now a serious T20 outfit? We'll find out... Plus his thoughts on the Lord's Test between England and New Zealand... and how to decide on sanctions over 'dodgy' pitches... plus some fishing fun.
06.06.26Opinion
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Opinion: Yorkshire look equipped to go deep in the Blast
Well, what a start! Yorkshire have made it three wins from as many outings in the Vitality Blast and have begun to get supporters dreaming of a first T20 trophy for the men in the club’s proud history. It’s not been perfect but what has impressed me is that they’ve won all three matches in very different ways.
30.05.26Opinion
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Bumble Beyond Boundaries: Episode 4
In the latest episode of 'Bumble Beyond Boundaries', David Lloyd gives us his opinions on Yorkshire's season so far; the big issue at Lancashire; the England team selection and the implications of Jofra Archer being unavailable due to his Indian Premier League contract.
24.05.26Opinion
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Opinion: Surrey super show suggests better times really are ahead
After their whacking by Warwickshire, Yorkshire bounced back with an emphatic win against Surrey at Headingley. Jonathan Doidge reviews a fabulous four days and suggests that the team's wins this season are two major reasons why supporters should keep faith in Anthony McGrath's men.
19.05.26Opinion
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Opinion: Bowlers Bearing the brunt as batting bewilders
Jonathan Doidge gives his opinion on Yorkshire's season so far, including the team's recent hammering by Warwickshire.
14.05.26Opinion
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Bumble Beyond Boundaries : Episode 3
Loads more fun here with David Lloyd, as we talk not catching fish (I know!); Yorkshire's recent form and not giving your opponent any extra reason to beat you, than simply to beat you...
08.05.26Opinion
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Tykes should celebrate but do need to start better
Sporting cliché dictates that you've got to celebrate victories when they occur. Yorkshire absolutely deserve to do so after their thrilling comeback win at Taunton but they'll know that they'll need to be 'on it' from the get-go it they're to back up at Edgbaston.
05.05.26Opinion
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Bumble Beyond Boundaries: Episode 2
The new substitution rules; Yorkshire's start to the season and the Lancs TV paywall are all in the firing line as 'Bumble' speaks to White Rose Files.
19.04.26Opinion
Too open to abuse? - An early review of the County Championship replacement player trial
After just two rounds of the 2026 County Championship season, the new injury replacement rule has been utilised eight times. In his first article for WRF, Ben Carter thinks counties could 'play' the system to their advantage.
18.04.26Opinion
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The only way is up
Improvement needed as a positive start eludes Yorkshire.
14.04.26Opinion
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Bumble Beyond Boundaries
Welcome to the first of a regular slot on White Rose Files, where we chat with David Lloyd about the latest happenings in the world of cricket, with particular reference to the county game.
01.04.26Opinion