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Jamie Smith made 396 runs for Surrey in the first two rounds of County Championship fixtures

Mark Butcher: Jamie Smith back on track after bleak winter with England

I’m still struggling to get my head around the fact that we’ve had two rounds of County Championship fixtures by mid-April, and a third is underway. At this...

Paige Scholfield blitzed the Yorkshire attack

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Emotions run high as season kicks off

Lauren Winfield-Hill is on the naughty step in a high-pressure match at The Oval

A dog wraps up warm to watch the Cidermen

Annie Chave: Cold weather, warm embrace! County cricket returns

It’s safe to say that it was a decidedly uncomfortable lead-in to the much-anticipated County Championship this season.

Lauren Winfield-Hill: Home is where the heart lies

It’s been a long winter, but after six months in Australia and a brief trip to South Africa for pre-season, it was so good to be back at...

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The rule has been brought in to truly and avoid further injuries

ECB substitute rule under scrutiny after chaotic start to County Championship season

It may have been introduced with the best of intentions – the sight of Rishabh Pant coming out to bat at Old Trafford last summer with a broken...

Ben McKinney went large in Durham’s demolition of Gloucestershire

County Championship: Ben McKinney doubles up to take player of the round

Durham opener Ben McKinney admits he wanted to be “greedy” as his career best first-class score in Durham’s innings and 225-run victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol saw him...

NEWS IN BRIEF

BEN STOKES will play three first-class matches maximum before the test series against New Zealand in June, including a possible appearance for England Lions, as he recovers from...

Mark Wallace: Inside Glamorgan’s revival

MARK WALLACE was a young wicketkeeper-batter when Glamorgan last graced the topflight in 2005. Two decades on, Jeff Thomas listens to the county’s now director of cricket as...

County NewsMore County News

The rule has been brought in to truly and avoid further injuries

ECB substitute rule under scrutiny after chaotic start to County Championship season

It may have been introduced with the best of intentions – the sight of Rishabh Pant coming out to bat at Old Trafford last summer with a broken...

Scarborough is one of the grounds that will be hosting Championship cricket on this year’s County Cricket Day

County Cricket Day encourages fans to celebrate Championship cricket

County Cricket Day returns for a third year next month, with cricket fans new and old encouraged to head down to their nearest professional fixture on Saturday May...

Ben McKinney went large in Durham’s demolition of Gloucestershire

County Championship: Ben McKinney doubles up to take player of the round

Durham opener Ben McKinney admits he wanted to be “greedy” as his career best first-class score in Durham’s innings and 225-run victory over Gloucestershire at Bristol saw him...

Somerset are top of the table but Notts are close behind

County Championship analysis: Division One – Somerset top, Sussex shake off deduction

Adam Hopkins takes a look at where things stand in Division One of the County Championship after the opening two rounds.

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Chris Woakes was a key part of England’s 2019 success.

Inside the mind of retired England international Chris Woakes

The recently retired England seamer, who has just embarked on a county season, talks to Jo Harman-McGowan about choosing cricket over football, operating in the shadow of Broad...

James Rew is tipped to have a big summer

England watch: Jamie Smith and James Rew hit the ground running in the County Championship

The return of the County Championship bears significance in its own right but once again conversations around the relationship between the domestic circuit and the international setup are...

England bowler Matthew Potts in action

England’s Matthew Potts targets ‘being a workhorse that doesn’t miss’ after Ashes misery

England bowler Matthew Potts is ready to go back to his roots as a ‘workhorse’ after his Ashes disappointment in Sydney, admitting: “the cold, hard facts were I...

Sir James Anderson feels England remain in good position to claim Ashes revenge

Sir James Anderson believes England remain well-placed to claim Ashes revenge despite a dismal display Down Under.

InternationalMore International

Cricket analysis: All you need to know ahead of IPL 2026

For many cricket fans, the start of April signals only one thing - the return of the English domestic season. But as ever, a white-ball franchise competition is...

England Nets and Press Conference – The Gabba – Wednesday December 3rd

England back Brendon McCullum despite Ashes defeat as ECB rejects ‘football-style’ sackings

The England and Wales Cricket Board has defended its decision to back the leadership team that oversaw this winter’s Ashes surrender, insisting the future of Brendon McCullum and...

India players celebrating

T20 World Cup: India make history by thrashing New Zealand to retain trophy

India made history as the first men’s team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups with a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

India celebrate Jos Buttler’s dismissal in the T20 World Cup semi-final

T20 World Cup: India and New Zealand power their way into final showdown

Co-hosts India will look to become the first nation to successfully defend their title when they take on New Zealand in the final of the Men’s T20 World...

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