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Derek Underwood obituary

Leading bowler for England whose consistently accurate left-arm spin made the most of any assistance from the pitch

The Guardian - UK

England's highest Test wicket-taking spinner Derek Underwood dies at 78

NEW DELHI: Derek Underwood, renowned as England's most successful spin bowler in Test cricket history, passed away at the age of 78, as announced by his former county Kent on Monday.

The Times of India

Derek Underwood: Former England and Kent spinner dies, aged 78

Kent legend considered one of the finest bowlers on the planet during his pomp

Evening Standard

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County cricket: All nine matches end in draws for only third time in history

The last time every match ended in draws was in September 2019, and before that in September 1994

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Essex v Kent, Gloucs v Yorkshire, and more – as it happened

Warwickshire piled up their second highest first-class score while Rory Burns and Dom Sibley starred at the Oval

The Guardian - UK

Sam Billings blasts ‘ridiculous’ domestic white-ball schedule in England

The Kent Spitfires captain said the T20 Blast schedule ‘just does not make sense’ with the final taking place 58 days after the group stage ends

The Guardian - UK

County Championship 2024: team-by-team guide to the new season

Surrey will fancy their chances of retaining the title, but Durham and Essex have high hopes and plenty of talent

The Guardian - UK

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Dragons’ Den-style format to decide which counties get women’s teams

Interviews to decide which of the 18 first-class counties will host professional women’s cricket teams from 2025 will begin next week

The Guardian - UK

Luxury Travel Company Abercrombie And Kent Offers Unforgettable Greek Excursions

Embark on a luxurious 10-day Greek islands cruise with Abercrombie and Kent, exploring archaeological treasures, local farms, and historic sites while enjo...

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'I'm used to it now...it's been three World Cups': Yuzvendra Chahal on exclusion from India squad

NEW DELHI: Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has shed light on his recent exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, expressing his understanding of the situation and his determination to focus on the longer format of the game, Test cricket.

The Times of India

Middlesex relegated from Division One as Kent survive on dramatic final day

Middlesex fell just short of the victory they needed at Nottinghamshire to stay up instead of Kent.

The Independent UK

Surrey retain County Championship as Northants rout Essex – as it happened

Surrey are champions once again as their closest challengers, Essex, collapsed to an innings defeat against Northamptonshire

The Guardian - UK

Essex’s slim hopes of winning County Championship dented by Northamptonshire

Essex need at least 400 to have any chance of claiming top spot.

The Independent UK

England open to releasing trio after Ireland clash for key county fixtures

Will Jacks, Jamie Smith and Zak Crawley could be given special dispensation to play in the final round of County Championship matches after the ODI against Ireland in Bristol

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The Independent UK

Surrey close on title as rivals Essex beaten by Liam Dawson-inspired Hampshire

The reigning champions are 20 points clear of second-placed Essex heading into the final round of fixtures.

The Independent UK

Durham are Division Two champions after bowling out Worcestershire

With promotion already secured last week, Durham required a maximum of five points to clinch top spot.

The Independent UK

Adam Rossington century rescues Essex against Hampshire

Rossington contributed 104 to an important 177-run stand with all-rounder Critchley.

Evening Standard

Zak Crawley relishing England ODI captaincy after Ashes exploits open new doors

Kent opener will lead his country on just his fourth 50-over appearance as England look to the future with World Cup stars rested

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The Independent UK

Northamptonshire all-but relegated despite Ben Sanderson hat-trick

Middlesex secured a draw with Lancashire which boosted their chances of securing their Division One status next season.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Sussex deny Leicestershire record run-chase – as it happened

Leicester fell 15 runs short of their 499 target while Middlesex’s draw at Old Trafford leaves Northamptonshire on the brink

The Independent UK

Dane Vilas and Luke Wells put Lancashire in front heading into final day

Luke Wells fell three runs short of a hundred at Old Trafford.

The Independent UK

Zak Crawley puts Kent in command as Lancashire dominate Middlesex

Tom Bailey took three wickets for the Red Rose while in Division Two, Yorkshire’s Shan Masood and Finlay Bean were on form.

The Times of India

'An exciting challenge': Yuzvendra Chahal joins Kent for County Championship

NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal, who was overlooked by national selectors for the ongoing Asia Cup and the next ODI World Cup, has signed with English county club Kent to play three County Championship games.

The Independent UK

Kent slip into relegation zone after being thrashed by Nottinghamshire

Bottom side Northamptonshire batted out for a draw against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Notts demolish Kent and Lancs draw with Northants – as it happened

Plus, on the field, Yorkshire’s match against Durham was a washout but, off it, the former were hit with a 48-point penalty

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