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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 · Apr 4, 2025

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 · Apr 4, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

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 · Oct 1, 2024

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 Independent UK · Sep 29, 2024

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 Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2024

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 · Sep 28, 2024

Surrey close in on third successive County Championship title

Somerset need to beat Lancashire to keep their slim hopes alive

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

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 Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024