County Championships
Spotlight on the County Championship – just as it should be
It’s been quite the start for the grand old County Championship in 2026. Some watery spring sunshine, and quality players like Ben Foakes and Jimmy Anderson showing that the basics, done to a very high standard, are what is required to succeed at the top level. And the world, it seems, is watching.
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