ND 2011 Branding Explained…

August 4th, 2011

ND Sports began over 20 years ago in the retail store, specialising in cricket,  just outside Manchester City Centre. Family run and with core values of quality and value the business has thrived over recent years establishing a well respected reputation for unrivalled quality.

The whole range is designed by cricketers for cricketers, including our very own CEO Nafees Din. Nafees has played cricket at all levels and throughout his career has become known not only as a great batsman but also for exceptional cricket kit. Over the years, ND has sponsored a number of local sides, some county sides including Cheshire and even the Spanish National Teams!

This year the cricket range was significantly expanded to encompass 6 different styles, including Rhodium (just for boys) and Osmium (just for youths). The other styles include the top of the range Palladium, for the serious cricketer, to the entry level products of Iridium. All the ranges are colour coded for easy recognition and great styling, at ONLY-cricket this year there really is something for everyone!

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Special Offers – ONLY while stocks last!!

August 4th, 2011

At ONLY-cricket.com we always try to bring you the best items at the lowest possible prices.

We were fortunate this year to secure exclusivity of the ND brand, we’ve been overwhelmed by the response to the range this year and are already in serious talks about 2012 range which promises to be even better!

The 2011 season is in full swing and we hope you’re enjoying it as much as we are. We’re already taking orders for customised club kit so if your team want to stand out in the latest gear totally bespoke to your club colours and manfactured to your exact specifications.

As the season draws to a close we are pleased to present our Special Offers! They are only available whilst stocks last and there won’t be anymore until next year! So be sure to check them out today and grab yours!

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Cost Price Sponsorships Available NOW – Limited Time ONLY!!

July 17th, 2011

For a limited time only ONLY-cricket are offering cost price cricket kit sponsorships!

Be sure to contact the team for more information and take advantage of this great offer whilst stock lasts,

The ND range is superior quality compared to everything else on the market, and 2011 has the seen the brand grow dramatically.

They are sponsoring more and more teams, local and national including several county sides so dont miss the boat come and join in!

Chief Executive Hits 60 Not Out from 32 Balls!

July 15th, 2011

ND Chief Executive and Managing Director of the ONLY Group is having a great cricket season.

Playing for Brooklands CC, in the Cheshire County League 1st XI Division 2, Nafees is having a great season.

Playing against his old team Mobberley, Din showed superb form smashing 60 not out from just 32 balls!

This great performance leave Nafees 25 in the top batting stats for the division. With 3 great catches its turning out to be a good solid season for the man behind the group.

Dressed top to toe in ND kit, which the team proudly wear as sponsors of the club, Nafees is batting with the latest ND Titanium bat, available from ONLY-cricket now, limited stocks left!

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Printing & Embroidery Service from the ONLYgroup

July 15th, 2011

Printing & Embroidery Service

At the ONLYgroup we specialise in bespoke printing and embroidery across a huge product range. We can custom design virtually any garments to your own personal requirements

With over ten years of expertise in this field, we will ensure that you receive your garment the exact way you want it, to your personalised specification and all at the most competitive prices!

We know its tough out there today with the economic climate, so its more important than ever to stand out from the rest. All clubs, schools, businesses and organisations should understand the need to identify themselves in their own market, making image and branding more vital than ever.

Polo shirts and tshirts are not only a simple, inexpensive and functional solution to image or brand promotion but also as a response to a need for coherency in corporate image as part of a uniform for mobile staff, engineers or the general workforce.

Polo shirts are the low cost and efficient way to brand and promote your company name and corporate identity. Many of our clients use polo shirts as a low cost alternative uniform shirts for the workforce, where there is a need to be smart but casual.

Bespoke embroidered shirts are a great way to promote your pub, club or social group. At events or meetings you can increase awareness and get your name out there in the public eye.

Our promotional shirts are used by many pubs and clubs as an inexpensive uniform for staff or members and often used as low cost prizes in competitions and quizzes.

At the ONLYgroup we use only the highest quality garments for our printing and embroidery service.

We started in sports and thats an area close to our hearts, you’ve probably seen the work we’ve done without realising! What better way to intimidate the opposition before a match with coherent, modern, personalised kit in the latest fabrics and style.

Our printing and embroidery services extends to a vast range of products, some examples of the recent work we’ve done are;

Cricket kit for local clubs and schools; including local and national sides

Rugby Kit; for a local side, playing kit, training kit and corporatewear

Swimming hats; Bespoke printing service for a number of schools

Netball skirts; for clubs and schools nationwide

Hockey shirts; for a number of clubs in the North West

Swimsuits; for a charity event in the South

Crew tshirts; for many local businesses

LeotardsGym shorts and polos for a number of scools and sports clubs in the North West

Whatever you need, with our experience and contacts we’re confident we can provide it for you so why not contact us and a member of the team will be glad to help

ND Sponsored teams are on the up!

July 4th, 2011

Our very own chief executive is having an impressive season at Brooklands CC, the whole team is kit out in ND Sports kit and it seems to be having a positive impact on their performance!

Brooklands CC looked to build on their impressive start to the season against second from bottom Congleton.

Congleton made a solid start with their openers putting on 59 for the first wicket. John Birchall broke the deadlock for Brooklands getting two wickets in two balls, the hat-trick ball just evading the finger tips of the Brooklands fielder.

The introduction of the Congleton skipper Phillip Nunn saw the run rate increase but when he was out bowled, Congleton found themselves on 91-3. A key 70 run partnership between opener Tom Blease and overseas player Des O’Sullivan (31) finally ended when Blease was stumped an agonising two runs short of 100.

Brooklands regained some control when O’Sullivan was out caught on the boundary with the score on 179-5 and finished with the momentum taking late wickets.

Both sides seemed content at half way with Congleton finishing on 218-7. The pick of the Brooklands bowling was Rab Nawaz who finished with figures of 3-42 and John Birchall 2-46.

Having chased 230 with minimal fuss the week before Brooklands were confident they would make it three wins in a row. They started well but Congleton picked up the important wicket of John Birchall (24) with the score on 40.

David Madden (45) and Nafees Din (43) provided Brooklands with a winning platform but when both batsmen lost their wickets with the score on 127-3 the game was back in the balance.

A classy knock of 48 not out from Christian Hart saw Brooklands home to victory by six wickets with four overs to spare. The win keeps Brooklands on track to win promotion to Cheshire County First Division.

Brooklands first team completed a good weekend by winning in the second round of the cup against Lindow.

They recovered from 45-5 to post an impressive 268-7 off their 45 overs. Nafees Din (96), Christian Hart (62) and David Madden (34no) all contributed.

Brooklands’ opening bowlers did the damage with the ball restricting Lindow to 96-9 after 18 overs. This included a hat-trick for AJ Hart (5-40) and four wickets for Christian Potter (4-52). A frustrating last wicket partnership prolonged the game but Brooklands completed the rout when Rab Nawaz got the last wicket on 134.

Brooklands seconds travelled to Marple looking to bounce back after their heavy loss the week before.

Things weren’t looking great when they found themselves on 46-6 but a long partnership from Jack Bagshaw (32) and Christian Potter (69) enabled Brooklands to reach a respectable 195 all out.

Brooklands carried the momentum after tea with the ball, making steady inroads into the Marple batting line up taking regular wickets.

They were heading towards a comfortable win until they came upon late order resistance from the Marple batsmen. Christian Potter’s four wickets completed a great day for him but Brooklands were unable to get the last wicket required to win the match as Marple finished on 170-9.

Brooklands earned 17 points – good reward for the fantastic comeback

If you love ONLYcricket, why not visit us at ONLYsportsgear too!

July 4th, 2011

At the ONLYgroup, we have big plans, and I mean BIG!

We have enjoyed a fantastic, if a little hectic, 6 months and would like to thank all of our faithful customers for your support and business.

Our 4th site of the group has just been completed and if you love ONLY-cricket, we’re sure you’ll want to visit ONLYsportsgear too!!

At the ONLYgroup we are aiming to become the ONLY stop for all your swimming needs, so whether you need swimming suppliescricket equipmentschool uniform or sports goods we’ve got everything you need

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New ND 2011 Range Coming Soon at ONLY-cricket.com

February 8th, 2011

ND have long been regarded as top quality cricket specialists in the UK, with their dedicated retail store in Manchester they have been at the forefront of innovation and developing new products for the past 20 years.

Acquiring the exclusive rights to ND is great news for us at ONLYcricket and we’re really proud to be part of such a powerful brand.

Our partnership has allowed further expansion of the ND range which is great news for 2011!

We have developed no less than 6 complete ranges, from the top line Palladium down to entry level Rhodium products, there really is something for everyone! 

Getting kids into cricket is something we are passionate about and the ND Cricket Academy has gone from strength to strength over the last 12 months. As such ND have introduced specialist ranges Iridium for Youths and Osmium for Boys.

We’re sure you’ll be as excited to see the new range and great new technologies which have been integrated into the ND 2011 designs so be sure to check back soon at ONLYcricket for all the latest developments!

Pakistan Opening Batsman Wearing New ND Trousers!

January 21st, 2011
ND Trousers Displayed By Taufeeq Umar – Pakistan vs New Zealand
Taufeeq Umar hits great shot!

The latest version of the ND cricket trousers is now being displayed on the international cricket circuit

Pakistan opening batsman Taufeeq Umar is proudly wearing the ND trouser throughout the New Zealand test and its having a positive effect on his perfomance too!

Pakistan vs New ZealandWith some excellent performances throughout the test series

Scoring 54 in the first innings of the first test and 12 not out in the second innings Taufeeq certainly helped Pakistan in winning the game against New Zealand

His superb performance in the second test resulting in 70 runs!

The ND cricket trousers  are suitable at all levels of the game, even at the highest international game as Taufeeq has demonstrated

The full ND range is due in store across the next few weeks so why not add ONLYcricket to your favourite bookmarks now!

ONLY Group Is Growing!

January 21st, 2011

The ONLYgroup is a family run enterprise based in the UK’s Northwest.

We have been in the sports game for 20 years and over that time networked with all the major brands to assure you of absolute quality at the very best prices.

From niche to mainstream we aim to cater for all enthusiasts and if its not listed, let us know and we’ll find it for you!

With a passion for swimming our first step online had to be ONLYswim.com offering affordable swimwear and equipment at the lowest price around

Our  background stems from cricket and the expansion of the group has seen the development of the specialist cricket site ONLY-cricket.com which is now open! Check it out today for the amazing PRE SEASON SALE!!

There are lots of great plans for the future, so please add us to your favourites to stay up to date with the ONLY place to shop!