A Proud Family Milestone For New Farnley

New Farnley Cricket Club celebrated a special occasion on Saturday 16th May 2026 as Mohammed Ilyas and his son, Muhammad Rizwan, took to the field together for the very first time in a senior fixture against Leeds Gladiators in the Dales Council Cricket League.

Representing your club alongside your son is a moment very few players ever experience, making it a proud and memorable day for the Ilyas family and everyone connected with New Farnley. The sight of the father-and-son partnership walking out together perfectly reflected the strong community spirit and family values that continue to make grassroots cricket so special.

Moments like these are what local cricket is all about — generations coming together, sharing a love for the game, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. Everyone at New Farnley will no doubt be proud to see another family partnership representing the club, and hopefully this will be the first of many appearances together for Mohammed and Muhammad in senior cricket.