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Craig Overton claims 400th first-class wicket in Somerset-Hampshire clash

The England seamer’s three-wicket burst left the contest delicately balanced at the halfway stage.

The Independent UK

Lancashire v Essex, Yorkshire v Warwickshire and more: county cricket – as it happened

Lancashire’s top order crumbled against Essex on a rain-affected day on which Kent’s batsmen nonetheless made hay

The Guardian - UK

Teenager dubbed 'new Jofra Archer' tipped to play for England after signing first pro deal

A teenager who has drawn comparisons to Jofra Archer has signed his first professional contract, with former England assistant coach Paul Farbrace backing him to play for England one day

Daily Mirror

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Paul Farbrace: Che Simmons may play for England after signing Warwickshire deal

The 18-year-old has signed a three-year contract

The Independent UK

Yorkshire v Lancashire, Durham beat Glamorgan: county cricket – as it happened

Durham sealed a final-day victory against Glamorgan while Lancashire and Yorkshire drew in the Roses match

The Guardian - UK

Surrey rewrite record books while Lancashire and Northamptonshire take control

Surrey equalled the first-class record for the number of players making half-centuries without passing three figures.

The Independent UK

County cricket: Jennings blooms with double hundred for Lancashire in Roses match

County cricket liveblog: The bat was dominant once more as Lancashire took control against Yorkshire and Surrey set an unusual record in running up 610 for 9 declared

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Surrey complete Northamptonshire win by innings and five runs inside three days

New Zealand all-rounder Colin De Grandhomme started the Northamptonshore rot

The Independent UK

County cricket: Joe Root returns to the crease and to form for Yorkshire

The former England captain looked in good touch for Yorkshire against Essex but was outshone by young teammate Harry Brook

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Ben Stokes breaks sixes record in Durham century – as it happened

Away from the New Road fireworks, Luke Wells led Lancashire’s reply after Dom Sibley carried his bat for Warwickshire

The Guardian - UK

Alastair Cook scores 71st first-class century as Ben Stokes makes Durham return

The Essex batter lined up against his England captaincy successor Joe Root

The Independent UK

County cricket: Yorkshire frustrated by bad light and Kent resistance

Ben Compton became Division One’s top run-scorer before a valiant Kent rearguard on a day of draws all round

The Guardian - UK

Somerset thrash champions Warwickshire to claim first win of season

Tom Abell’s side, who began the campaign with three straight defeats, claimed victory by an innings and 82 runs.

The Independent UK

Jamie Smith and Jordan Clark star with bat as Surrey pile on runs at Bristol

Surrey were eventually bowled out for 603, leaving Smith unbeaten on 234.

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Ryan Patel stars as early championship leaders Surrey seal victory over Somerset

Patel and Ben Foakes guided Surrey to their second win from three matches.

The Independent UK

James Anderson up and running for the season as Lancashire dominate

Josh Bohannon and skipper Dave Vilas shared a fourth-wicket partnership of 203 for the Red Rose county

The Independent UK

Michael Burgess hits second successive century as Warwickshire dominate Essex

Wicketkeeper Burgess followed his 178 against Surrey with 170 off 217 balls.

The Guardian - UK

April the kindest month as county batters pile up the centuries

Pitches in fine fettle, bowlers out of practice and batters unscarred by failure make it a fruitful time for the wavers of the willow

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Daily Mirror

Kevin Pietersen takes aim at county cricket over clip of Rory Burns bowling

Former England batter Kevin Pietersen has been highly critical of county cricket following the Ashes, calling for the County Championship to be completely overhauled

Daily Mirror

Warwickshire tailender makes England joke after record-breaking blockathon

Oliver Hannon-Dalby set a new county cricket record by taking 94 minutes to get off the mark during Warwickshire's game against Surrey

Daily Mirror

Warwickshire star Sam Hain leaves own captain in hysterics with bowling efforts

Sam Hain managed to bowl just one legal delivery in the match between Warwickshire and Surrey, with his own captain Will Rhodes seen laughing after a terrible no ball

The Independent UK

Ben Compton celebrates maiden ton as Kent fight back against Essex

Jordan Cox also notched a century for the visitors at Chelmsford.

The Independent UK

Ben Foakes hits unbeaten 132 as Surrey set imposing target for Warwickshire

Foakes faced 263 balls and was boosted by Ollie Pope (58) and Jordan Clark (50)

The Guardian - UK

County Championship day one: Surrey make solid start – as it happened

Surrey ended day one at Edgbaston on 168-3 against Warwickshire while Essex took charge against Kent at Chelmsford

The Guardian - UK

Welsh Fire’s Jacob Bethell: ‘My dream is to play for England in all formats’

The England under-19s batter was surprised to be drafted by Welsh Fire but he tells Ali Martin about his passion for the red-ball game that may beheartening for Test lovers

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