Picture by Alex Davidson/Getty Images. Yorkshire’s Henry Wainman celebrates taking a wicket for England against India at Lord’s this summer. He will tour India in January.
Owen Jervis says Yorkshire’s disability programme has “never been in a stronger position” ahead of 2026.
Jervis, the county’s disability teams manager, has updated on the White Rose’s progress.
They will once field teams in three teams in national competitions next summer, the S9 softball Northern Division and the hardball Quest and Pursuit leagues.
The summer just gone, Yorkshire’s Quest team – effectively their first team – won two of their six matches in their Northern division, finishing fifth of six counties.
The Pursuit team won three of their six matches, finishing second in the North and Midlands division.
And the S9 side had an identical campaign in their Northern division.
Pre-season training started the weekend just gone for the hardball sides at Cuckney CC, while it begins in Sheffield in late January for the softball group.
Yorkshire have been boosted by the news of spinner Henry Wainman’s selection for England’s mixed disability tour of India in January. He was part of the summer 6-1 home win over the same opponents.
Further ahead, James O’Conner and Cameron Sweeney, two players who were crucial to Yorkshire’s Quest team winning the title in 2023, will return from long-term injuries next summer.
Jervis said: “We are all delighted for Henry with his England selection. To have continued Yorkshire representation at international level is something which makes us all very proud.
“Next summer promises to be another great season.
“We have Mark Sugden taking on a player development role alongside having oversight of our hardball teams. Russ Ingram will continue his great work with the S9 group.
“With James and Cameron returning from their injuries, and the signing of new players for the Quest team, we have never been in a stronger position.
“It has been a successful year for us, both on and off the field, and we held a celebration disability awards night at Headingley recently, kindly put together by Donna Staniland and her team at the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation.
“We will be looking to improve on all fronts in 2026 as we invest time in developing our players and ensuring we have a game for everyone to play.
“Our focus has not changed from getting the best from all players, irrespective of results.
“Investment in youth continues to pay dividends, and we expect to see players coming through the pathway as they improve.”
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com. Former Yorkshire captain James O’Conner will return to action in 2026 following injury.
