Busy behind the scenes on a quiet week for Lincolnshire CCC

Both the men’s and women’s sides enjoying a scheduled pause in their respective seasons.

But, while supporters may have noticed the absence of county fixtures, the break has offered valuable breathing space for players and coaches as attention begins to shift toward the next decisive phase of the summer.

For Lincolnshire, the fallow week arrives at a natural turning point.

The conclusion of the white ball calendar has allowed Nic Keast’s squad a moment to reset, reflect, and prepare for the demands of the three day County Championship.

The men’s side can take encouragement from a largely successful limited overs campaign.

In the 50 over competition, Lincolnshire were competitive throughout and remained in contention for qualification until the final round, ultimately missing out by the narrowest of margins.

However, their efforts in the T20 format have been rewarded.

Lincolnshire secured progression to the knockout stages and will travel to Norfolk in August for the Regional Super 12s — a stage that promises high quality cricket and an opportunity to build on the momentum generated in recent weeks.

The squad’s performances have demonstrated depth, resilience, and a growing confidence in their white ball identity.

But now the focus shifts decisively to red ball cricket.

The three day National Counties Championship begins this Sunday, with Lincolnshire hosting Norfolk CCC at Sleaford CC.

Last season’s campaign was a frustrating one for Keast’s men, who struggled to find consistency across the longer format.

This year, the ambition is clear - improvement, stability, and a return to the competitive standards the side knows it can achieve.

Lincolnshire Women also enjoyed a mid-season pause, though theirs comes with a different kind of anticipation.

The break follows a superb double victory over Cumbria last weekend — a pair of performances that showcased both the team’s growing maturity and their ability to seize key moments.

Captain Alicia Shaw led from the front, contributing with authority and composure as Lincolnshire produced two disciplined, confident displays.

The squad has been steadily developing throughout the season, and last week’s results have injected fresh momentum ahead of a busy run of one-day fixtures.

This weekend, the women return to action as they welcome Norfolk to the Barracks County Ground.

The fixture offers a chance to reinforce the progress made so far and to continue building towards a strong finish to the summer.

Shaw will once again be central to Lincolnshire’s plans, and her recent form suggests she is well placed to guide her side through the challenges ahead.

Play is scheduled to begin at 11am, with free entry for all spectators.

The county encourages supporters to come along, enjoy the cricket, and lend their backing to a team that is clearly moving in the right direction.