Yorkshire

Yorkshire County Cricket Club is a professional Cricket club based in Yorkshire, England. The team competes in the County Championship, the top tier of English First-class cricket. Nicknamed "Vikings". Yorkshire also competes in T20 Blast, One-Day Cup. Yorkshire's first team is the most successful in English cricketing history with 33 County Championship titles, including one shared. The team's most recent Championship title was in 2015.

The clubs limited overs team was originally branded Yorkshire Carnigie. From the 2013 season they were called the Yorkshire Vikings. For the 2025 season all of the clubs mens and women's teams will return to conpeting under the single Yorkshire name.

The clubs traditional colours are Cambridge blue, Oxford blue, and Old Gold.

Yorkshire teams formed by earlier organisations, essentially the old Sheffield Cricket Club, played top-class cricket from the 18th century and the county club has always held first-class status. Yorkshire have competed in the County Championship since the official start of the competition in 1890 and have played in every top-level domestic cricket competition in England. The team play most of their home games at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. Another significant venue is at North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough, which houses the annual Scarborough Festival. Yorkshire have used other grounds in the past including The Fartown Ground, Huddersfield; Bramall Lane, Sheffield, which was the club's original home; Horton Park Avenue, Bradford; St George's Road Cricket Ground, Harrogate; The Circle, Kingston upon Hull; and Acklam Park, Middlesbrough.

The Yorkshire cricket team is one of the oldest and most successful cricket teams in England. Representing the historic county of Yorkshire, the team has a rich tradition of producing top-quality cricketers and has a strong following of loyal fans.

The team plays its home matches at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, a venue known for its passionate atmosphere and challenging conditions for both batsmen and bowlers. The Yorkshire team is known for its gritty and determined style of play, with a focus on solid batting and disciplined bowling.

Over the years, Yorkshire has produced a number of cricketing legends, including Geoffrey Boycott, Fred Trueman, and Darren Gough. The team has won numerous domestic titles, including the County Championship, and has a reputation for developing young talent through its successful academy system.

With a proud history and a bright future ahead, the Yorkshire cricket team continues to be a force to be reckoned with in English cricket.