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Fireworks from Jos can’t save the Royals

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IPL ROUND-UP By Brett Holmes ENGLAND wicketkeeper Jos Buttler’s extraordinary 18-ball half-century proved to be in vain, as his Rajasthan […]

Adams aims to steer Hants’ ship against in-form Notts attack

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Paul Eddison BY THEIR own admission Hampshire have produced a mixed bag so far this season but opener Jimmy […]

English conditions are even better than I thought, says Henry

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By Charlie Talbot-Smith MATT HENRY knew that English early-season conditions were going to be helpful – but even he could […]

Wiese: Life with Dizzy has such a great vibe

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By Richard Dore Pace and power: David Wiese has picked up his first Sussex five-for and scored a maiden ton […]

James left to Weigh up the pressures of a new all-rounder role

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By Luke Baker IF EVERYTHING goes to plan, James Weighell will be Durham’s answer to Lance Klusener by the end […]

Super Lancashire just fall short but Glen’s a happy Chappie still

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DIVISION ONE STAR GAME By Paul Edwards El of a wicket! Jordan Clark dismisses Surrey’s Dean Elgar High five: Liam […]

Denly and Gidman ensure Kent shine amid gloomy skies

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By Jon Couch Will to win: Will Gidman took a Kent career-best 5-47 against the Pakistan tourists JOE DENLY hit […]

I’m bowling better than ever, insists wily ol’ Tim

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By Richard Latham All ends up: Josh Davey is mobbed by his Somerset teammates after snaring Harry Brook PICTURES: Getty […]

Tied in Notts but skipper Leach vows not to panic

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By Chris Oldnall Final straw: Josh Tongue is Worcestershire’s last man out , bowled by Notts paceman Harry Gurney PICTURES: […]

Weather won’t dampen Porter’s call-up chances

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By Alex Smith Steaming in: Essex paceman Jamie Porter bowls as Hampshire’s Joe Weatherley looks on from the nonstriker’s end […]

Sharma’s injury blow adds to Gillespie’s early frustration

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Bruce Talbot DIVISION TWO STAR GAME Taylor-made for success: Matt Taylor, of Gloucestershire, bowls to Phil Salt PICTURE: Getty […]

Madsen’s mission gives Derbys hope of ending hoodoo

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Paul Bolton Ton-up! Wayne Madsenstroked his way to a 27th first-class century PICTURE: Getty Images WAYNE Madsen shored up […]

Eskinazi up and running but Dragons breathe fire

4 May 2018 0 comments

On the front foot: Stevie Eskinazi was the first Middlesex top-order batsman to score a half-century this season PICTURES: Getty […]

Washout does nothing to brighten Northants spirits

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Matt Wright Bleak: The covers remained on at the County Ground for all four days PICTURE: Northants CCC April […]

Coad hopes to rise again as big guns are reunited

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Charlie Talbot-Smith Plenty of appeal: Yorkshire’s Ben Coad, right, will be out to make life tough for Essex’s Alastair […]

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Barnard believes his wounded Worcs have more left in the tank

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Dan Barnes ED Barnard believes that it won’t be long before Worcestershire find their rhythm with the bat and […]

Foxes take the positives from a rain-lashed start

4 May 2018 0 comments

By Richard Rae Building a total: Leicestershire’s Paul Horton hits out on his way to a well-made 66 PICTURES: David […]

More agony for Angus as Toby’s ruled out for 2018

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Charlie Peat Cruel blow: Toby Roland-Jones has been ruled out for the rest of the 2018 campaign PICTURES: Getty […]

Derbyshire are out to prove their Middx scalp was no one-off

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Charlie Bennett Leicestershire v Derbyshire April 27-31, Fischer County Ground, Grace Road, Leicester, 11.00am start Key man COLIN ACKERMANN […]

Deadly duo are at it again as Essex show no signs of a title hangover

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Paul Hiscock April 20-22, The Cloudfm County Ground, Chelmsford Essex 150 (Siddle 33*, Mennie 3-52) & 313 (Foster 69, […]

Doug’s gearing up for county life at Northants

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Matt Wright NEW Zealand seamer Doug Bracewell may not have known much about Northamptonshire until a few weeks ago, […]

That’s a fine mess you’ve got Hants in to, Ollie!

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Jeremy Blackmore April 20-23, Kia Oval, London Surrey 221 (Burns 46, Foakes 46, Dawson 4-30, Edwards 4-38) & 407-9d […]

This is my best Surrey squad yet, says Stewart

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Richard Dore Off to a flyer: Rory Burns, right, is leading Surrey in the right direction, but veteran seamer […]

I’ll back Coad on road to glory, says Bresnan

27 April 2018 0 comments

By Graham Hardcastle April 20-23, Emerald Headingley, Leeds Yorkshire 256 (Hodd 62, Lyth 45, Fletcher 4-47) & 334 (Ballance 82, […]

County Championships

Fireworks from Jos can’t save the Royals

Adams aims to steer Hants’ ship against in-form Notts attack

English conditions are even better than I thought, says Henry

Wiese: Life with Dizzy has such a great vibe

James left to Weigh up the pressures of a new all-rounder role

Super Lancashire just fall short but Glen’s a happy Chappie still

Denly and Gidman ensure Kent shine amid gloomy skies

I’m bowling better than ever, insists wily ol’ Tim

Tied in Notts but skipper Leach vows not to panic

Weather won’t dampen Porter’s call-up chances

Sharma’s injury blow adds to Gillespie’s early frustration

Madsen’s mission gives Derbys hope of ending hoodoo

Eskinazi up and running but Dragons breathe fire

Washout does nothing to brighten Northants spirits

Coad hopes to rise again as big guns are reunited

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Barnard believes his wounded Worcs have more left in the tank

Foxes take the positives from a rain-lashed start

More agony for Angus as Toby’s ruled out for 2018

Derbyshire are out to prove their Middx scalp was no one-off

Deadly duo are at it again as Essex show no signs of a title hangover

Doug’s gearing up for county life at Northants

That’s a fine mess you’ve got Hants in to, Ollie!

This is my best Surrey squad yet, says Stewart

I’ll back Coad on road to glory, says Bresnan

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