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Jamie Smith continues to impress as England edge ahead against Sri Lanka

22 August 2024 0 comments

Just 57 overs were possible in Manchester, with the morning session wiped out by rain and bad light curtailing the […]

County Cricket News: Moxon and Gale leave Yorkshire amidst racism scandal

9 December 2021 0 comments

The Ashes series has justifiably dominated much of the cricket news this week. However, there has been some county news […]

Sir Alastair Cook signs new Essex deal

30 November 2021 0 comments

PA Sport Staff Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook has signed a two-year contract extension with Essex. The 36-year-old, who […]

Home is where Olly Stone’s heart is

13 June 2021 0 comments

OLLY Stone faces a busy summer of international cricket with England, but the Warwickshire fast bowler has not forgotten the […]

Essex reign supreme at Lord’s with Bob Willis Trophy triumph

27 September 2020 0 comments

Anthony McGrath’s men claim fifth title in all forms in the last five seasons

BWT – Day 4: Tons continue at Home of Cricket

26 September 2020 0 comments

Sam Dalling reports from Lord’s as Tom Lammonby scores Somerset’s second hundred of the match

BWT final – Day 2: Somerset gain upper hand despite Cook’s 5-76

24 September 2020 0 comments

Day 2 saw Somerset have century-maker Eddie Byrom stand up to the Essex attack

BWT final – Day 1: Eddie Byrom helps Somerset recover after Cook strikes early

23 September 2020 0 comments

Sam Dalling reports from Day 1 of the Bob Willis Trophy final at the Home of Cricket

Somerset’s shortcomings a thing of the past for optimistic Josh Davey

18 July 2020 0 comments

“We are in a good position as a squad to push for the Championship and so it’s really frustrating that this year that has been taken away” – Davey

From dark days to England recognition – Brydon Carse interview

1 July 2020 0 comments

The Durham quick on mental health, growth spurts and making the international grade.

England newbie James Bracey enlists help of Trescothick

25 June 2020 0 comments

The left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman has been working closely with Marcus Trescothick on his journey to an England call-up

‘I want to make myself indispensable’ – Matt Parkinson on England, Rashid and breaking the leg-spin mould

24 June 2020 0 comments

By Sam Dalling “I’ve probably still got a long way to go. I don’t want to be just a luxury […]

Tom Kohler-Cadmore interview: Bresnan, Yorkshire and Australia’s positive impact

22 June 2020 0 comments

By Sam Dalling Next time Tom Kohler-Cadmore steps foot in a Headingley dressing room, one man will be conspicuous by […]

Vikram Solanki interview: Virdi can shine for England

19 June 2020 0 comments

By Sam Dalling New Surrey head coach Vikram Solanki believes off-spinner Amar Virdi is fighting fit and backs him to […]

Covid-19: Yorkshire cancel deals for India star Ashwin plus Pooran, Maharaj

27 April 2020 0 comments

Yorkshire have cancelled the contracts of overseas stars Ravichandran Ashwin, Nicholas Pooran and Keshav Majaraj by mutual consent due to […]

Sussex’s SA tour ended prematurely

17 March 2020 0 comments

Sussex have confirmed their pre-season tour of South Africa has ended early because of the coronavirus outbreak. Sussex were hoping […]

Ballance: I’ll work to make sure the runs don’t dry up

17 March 2020 0 comments

Does another season of impressive run-scoring await the former top-order England batsman?

Steve Smith to captain Welsh Fire in The Hundred

26 February 2020 0 comments

Australian cricket superstar Steve Smith has been selected to captain Welsh Fire men’s team in the inaugural season of The […]

Somerset agree Kolpak deal with Vernon Philander

29 December 2019 0 comments

Somerset address media speculation by confirmed they have reached ‘personal terms’ with South Africa seamer

How to keep yourself entertained in the off-season

18 December 2019 0 comments

When no cricket is on the TV, you might find yourself looking elsewhere for entertainment. The off-season is the perfect […]

Tips for betting on cricket

16 December 2019 0 comments

Cricket is one of the oldest sports in history. It originated in Asia. Cricket games comprise two teams each consisting […]

Edgbaston set to be first UK venue to offer family-orientated hospitality

4 December 2019 0 comments

Things are about to get bigger and better at Edgbaston

2020 County season fixtures have been released – how does The Hundred fit in?

26 November 2019 0 comments

Fixtures for the County Championship, Royal London Cup, The Hundred and Vitality Blast have been announced by the ECB. The […]

Yorkshire sign former Middlesex captain Dawid Malan to four-year deal

5 November 2019 0 comments

Yorkshire have signed England batsman Dawid Malan to a four-year deal following the 32-year-old’s decision to step down as Middlesex […]

Essex Eagles claim maiden T20 Blast title in final over drama

21 September 2019 0 comments

Simon Harmer and Ravi Bopara bat Essex through to their target of 146 off the last ball of the innings