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County cricket day four: Essex survive Ethan Brookes onslaught to grab first win

There was a dramatic finish at Chelmsford where Worcestershire lost by 28 runs while Middlesex thrashed Glamorgan at Lord’s

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Pope and Lawrence hit centuries for Surrey against Sussex – as it happened

Attacking hundreds from Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence helped Surrey to 390 for three on the third day against Sussex, who made 435 in their first innings

The Guardian - UK

Durham duo Alex Lees and Emilio Gay pile on the runs against Yorkshire

Lees ended day two on 148 and Gay scored a maiden first-class century for Durham.

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Cam Green hits comeback century then retires with cramp

In his first match since undergoing back surgery in October Australia's Cam Green has hit a century for English county Gloucestershire, but then retired hurt.

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County cricket: Warwickshire win nail-biter, Sussex end top-tier drought – as it happened

Warwickshire edged Durham by a wicket while Sussex dismissed Somerset for a first Division One win since 2015

The Guardian - UK

County cricket day three: Yorkshire thrash Worcestershire, Kent beat Middlesex – as it happened

How all the day three action unfolded, as Yorkshire cantered to a 504-run win and in Division Two Kent eased to an eight-wicket victory

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Pope and Sibley build Surrey’s lead; Yorkshire power on

Rolling report: Join Tanya Aldred for all the latest from around the grounds in County Championship

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Kyle Verreynne hits 111 as Nottinghamshire recover from bad start against Essex

The South African helped the hosts recover from 78 for five to 328 for eight.

The Independent UK

Trans ban in ladies’ pool events passed after ‘loads of complaints’ from players, sports chief says

Pool player Harriet Haynes has taken the English Blackball Pool Federation to court over its ban of transgender women from ladies’ competitions

The Independent UK

“Ibanez and Japanese brands in general were irritating the hell out of Gibson, Fender and other US companies targeted by copyists”: From copies to innovations – the origin and rise of Japanese electric guitars (and the truth about ‘lawsuit’ guitars)

We dig into the Japanese guitar industry of the 1960s and ’70s and find notable brands, mischievous copies, diligent makers and original designs that led to the instrument’s renaissance in the 1980s and beyond

Guitar World

Tom Banton’s record-breaking triple ton puts Somerset in command

The 26-year-old made the highest first-class score in the county’s history with his 344 not out against Worcestershire.

The Independent UK

Aussie seamer O'Neill makes fine English county debut

Three Australian newcomers to the County Championship, headed by Fergus O'Neill, have made a big impression on the opening day of the season in England.

AAP

Jordan Cox gives England reminder with opening-day century in Championship

Cox’s ninth first-class century and fifth inside a year helped Essex to 355 for four.

The Independent UK

County Championship bursts back into life with calm before the storm

The 125th edition – the calm before the 2026 storm – begins on Friday with notable names headlining the cast list

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The Independent UK

Familiar faces and trophy races – talking points ahead of the new county season

International issues, domestic bragging rights and players pushing for a bright future are all on the agenda.

The Independent UK

Andrew Flintoff’s son Corey follows younger brother Rocky into county cricket

Corey Flintoff has signed a two-year rookie contract at Kent

The Guardian - UK

When hands fail and history alters: cricket’s notorious dropped catches

England’s most renowned butterfingered culprits share the lingering regret that came from a single moment

The Times of India

We are going to be doing our very best to win U19 T20 World Cup: Tilly Corteen-Coleman

NEW DELHI: Left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman stated that England wants to enjoy playing top-tier competitive cricket in the run-up to the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup.

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The Independent UK

England batter Zak Crawley signs new Kent deal running to end of 2025 campaign

The 26-year-old academy product has registered 147 appearances for the county to date.

The Independent UK

Promoted Sussex wrap up Division Two title as County Championship season ends

Sussex picked up the four batting bonus points required in their draw with Middlesex.

The Guardian - UK

Worcestershire’s Leach bows out on a high while Yorkshire batters feast – as it happened

Surrey and Sussex received their divisional winners’ trophies while Worcestershire’s Joe Leach said farewell and Yorkshire topped 700

The Independent UK

Lancashire relegated from Division One as Yorkshire earn promotion to top flight

Differing fortunes for two great rivals as Hampshire secure second place behind champions Surrey.

The Independent UK

Surrey close in on third successive County Championship title

Somerset need to beat Lancashire to keep their slim hopes alive

The Independent UK

Essex beat Warwickshire inside two days at Edgbaston

Ryan Patel’s career-best 134 guided leaders Surrey to a 153-run first-innings lead against Durham.

The Guardian - UK

Worcestershire thrive in a summer of adversity, bereavement and floods

Mourning Josh Baker and ravaged by the climate crisis, the county have made the most of limited means

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