County cricket: Nottinghamshire slow up Kent’s push to escape the drop Joe Clarke and Lyndon James put on an unbeaten 99 at Canterbury while Middlesex were hurt by rain and Lancashire’s batting The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2023
County cricket: Durham promoted to Division One with a whimper – as it happened Durham were promoted without picking up a bat as rivals Leicestershire were dismissed for 108 by Sussex The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023
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 Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023
County cricket: Essex see off Middlesex to stay in title race – as it happened Simon Harmer’s five-fer helped the hosts close things out at Chelmsford while Yorkshire earned their second win of the season The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
County cricket: Surrey reiterate ‘desire’ for title after Leicestershire win – as it happened Surrey took just 15 minutes to draw a line through Warwickshire and cement their place as sparkling favourites for the Championship title The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
Middlesex’s Josh de Caires takes career-best figures against Essex Nick Browne (59) and Sir Alastair Cook (58) put on a century stand before De Caires, the 21-year-old son of Michael Atherton, took centre stage. The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023
County cricket: Surrey close in on win, Hampshire lead Somerset – as it happened Surrey only need three more wickets to beat Warwickshire while Hampshire reduced Somerset to 137 all out The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023
Middlesex sign Indian all-rounder Jayant Yadav for County Championship NEW DELHI: Middlesex County Cricket Club has secured the services of Indian off-spin all-rounder Jayant Yadav for the crucial final four matches of the ongoing county championship season. This move comes as Middlesex aim to strengthen their squad for the pivotal encounters in September. The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023
Umesh Yadav joins Essex County Club for remainder of the season NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Division One English County club Essex for the remainder of the 2023 season. The Times of India · Aug 24, 2023
English pacer Steven Finn retires from all forms of cricket Former England pacer Steven Finn announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, after “admitting defeat” to a chronic knee injury The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023
'I feel incredibly lucky...': England fast bowler announces retirement from all forms of cricket NEW DELHI: England's fast bowler Steven Finn, having completed an illustrious 18-year career, on Monday officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The Times of India · Aug 14, 2023
Ashes winner Steven Finn retires from cricket after England and Middlesex career Former England and Middlesex bowler Steven Finn has announced his retirement from professional cricket. Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023
Steven Finn retires from cricket after ‘admitting defeat’ in injury battle Finn has been unable to recover from a long-running knee problem. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Rusi Cooper, oldest First-Class cricketer in the world @100, passes away MUMBAI: Rusi Cooper, who was the oldest-living First-Class cricketer in the world, having celebrated his 100th birthday on December 22 last year, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning at his residence in Kemp's Corner in South Bombay. He is survived by his daughter Dinaz and son-in-law Hoshang… The Times of India · Jul 31, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023 County cricket: Surrey extend lead at top, Essex beat Hampshire – as it happened Surrey extended their lead at the top of the Championship table, while Middlesex pulled off an unexpected win at Warwickshire
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023 Tom Latham and Will Jacks both make 99 as Surrey build lead over Somerset Nick Gubbins gave Hampshire a sniff of saving their fixture with Essex.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 James Fuller takes four wickets as Hampshire wrap up Nottinghamshire win Hampshire, Somerset and Worcestershire forced three-day victories.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 County cricket: Essex v Kent, Middlesex v Surrey, and more – as it happened Somerset and Hampshire completed comfortable wins over Northants and Nottinghamshire respectively
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Matt Critchley century keeps Essex on track for victory over Kent Somerset and Worcestershire are closing in on three-day victories.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023 County cricket: Alex Lees is the first to 1,000 runs in Durham charge Alex Lees, one of Zac Crawley’s ex-opening partners, now discarded, became the first player to pass a 1,000 Championship runs this summer
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Jamie Smith century puts Surrey in control against Middlesex The leaders finished day one on 312 for five.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 County cricket: Cook garnishes Essex’s delicious day against Kent Alastair Cook cemented Essex’s dominance at Chelmsford while Leus du Plooy and James Rew fell short in the race to 1,000 runs
The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023 Sam Robson hundred not enough as Middlesex-Northamptonshire ends in tense draw Leaders Surrey were held to a draw at home by Nottinghamshire.
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2023 Jordan Clark smashes 107 as Surrey strike back against Nottinghamshire Leaders Surrey recovered thanks to Clark’s century.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2023 Notts toil at Surrey in Haseeb Hameed’s first game as captain – as it happened The champions are in a strong position at the Oval, while Kent struggled against Warks as Sussex piled on the runs