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Andrew Flintoff’s son makes century for Lancashire second XI
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Andrew Flintoff’s son makes century for Lancashire second XI

April 23, 2024
Andrew Flintoff’s 16-year-old son, Rocky, has scored his maiden century for Lancashire’s second XI. The teenager conjured up memories of his father’s flamboyant hitting as he peeled off 116 in…
Durham chief insists issues with the ECB are in the past
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Durham chief insists issues with the ECB are in the past

April 23, 2024
Chief executive Tim Bostock says Durham being given a tier one women’s team is the “most visible way” the England and Wales Cricket Board has put past issues with the…
Seales' match figures of 6-90 help Sussex to tense four-wicket win over Gloucestershire
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Seales' match figures of 6-90 help Sussex to tense four-wicket win over Gloucestershire

April 22, 2024
West Indian pacer Jayden Seales was once again a key contributor to help Sussex defeat Gloucestershire by four wickets in their third round County Championship Division Two tussle at Hove…
Defending champions Surrey ease past Kent at Canterbury
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Defending champions Surrey ease past Kent at Canterbury

April 22, 2024
Defending champions Surrey recorded their first win of the Vitality County Championship season as they knocked over Kent by an innings and 37 runs on the final day at Canterbury.…
Essex beat Lancashire to claim their second win of County Championship season
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Essex beat Lancashire to claim their second win of County Championship season

April 21, 2024
Essex claimed their second win of the Vitality County Championship season with a comprehensive victory by an innings and 124 runs inside three days over Lancashire. Lancashire capitulated in less…
David Bedingham smashes rapid hundred as Durham take control at Worcestershire
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David Bedingham smashes rapid hundred as Durham take control at Worcestershire

April 20, 2024
David Bedingham smashed 138 from 99 balls as Durham took a stranglehold on their Vitality County Championship Division One clash with Worcestershire at Kidderminster. The home side had been bowled…
England stars out cheaply as Dukes ball returns to County Championship
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England stars out cheaply as Dukes ball returns to County Championship

April 19, 2024
England trio Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Harry Brook were all out for single-figure scores as bowlers across the Vitality County Championship had more success following the return of the…
Heather Knight says counties’ frustrations hails ‘progress’ for women’s cricket
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Heather Knight says counties’ frustrations hails ‘progress’ for women’s cricket

April 18, 2024
England captain Heather Knight insists counties feeling upset by their failure to land a new ‘tier one’ women’s team represents “progress” for the female game, while the England and Wales…
Yorkshire ‘surprised and disappointed’ at missing out in women’s cricket revamp
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Yorkshire ‘surprised and disappointed’ at missing out in women’s cricket revamp

April 18, 2024
Yorkshire have been left “surprised and disappointed” after being overlooked by the England and Wales Cricket Board in the initial ‘tier one’ revamp of the women’s game. The governing body…
Uncle and nephew team up as Joe and Jaydn Denly earn Kent draw with Essex
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Uncle and nephew team up as Joe and Jaydn Denly earn Kent draw with Essex

April 15, 2024
An unbeaten 41 from 18-year-old Jaydn Denly in a solid sixth-wicket stand alongside his uncle Joe helped guide Kent to a draw in their Vitality County Championship match at Essex.…
Dan Lawrence and Cameron Steel ignite Surrey push for victory against Somerset
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Dan Lawrence and Cameron Steel ignite Surrey push for victory against Somerset

April 14, 2024
Dan Lawrence and Cameron Steel ignited Surrey’s push for a first Vitality County Championship win of the season as Somerset were left in a spin at the Kia Oval. With…
Warwickshire’s second-highest total in their history puts Durham under pressure
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Warwickshire’s second-highest total in their history puts Durham under pressure

April 13, 2024
Warwickshire piled up the second-highest total in their history to put Durham under pressure in their County Championship Division One game at Edgbaston. The home side, led by Alex Davies’…
Alex Davies and Rob Yates share huge stand as Warwickshire put Durham to sword
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Alex Davies and Rob Yates share huge stand as Warwickshire put Durham to sword

April 12, 2024
Alex Davies hit a maiden double century as Warwickshire piled on the runs on the opening day of their Vitality County Championship encounter with Durham at Edgbaston. Fellow opener Rob…
Josh Tongue focused on short term with Nottinghamshire after ‘crazy summer’
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Josh Tongue focused on short term with Nottinghamshire after ‘crazy summer’

April 10, 2024
Josh Tongue still marvels at his “crazy summer” last year but the swiftness of his rise and injury setbacks along the way have taught the England fast bowler not to…
Essex underline their title credentials with 254-run win over Nottinghamshire
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Essex underline their title credentials with 254-run win over Nottinghamshire

April 08, 2024
Essex underlined their Vitality County Championship title credentials as seamer Sam Cook spearheaded a comprehensive 254-run win over Nottinghamshire. Cook took six for 14 to go with his first-innings hat-trick…
Seales takes six in the match but Sussex thwarted by bad light as Northants cling on for draw
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Seales takes six in the match but Sussex thwarted by bad light as Northants cling on for draw

April 08, 2024
Bad light and determined resistance by Lewis McManus frustrated Sussex's bid to pull off an unlikely victory over Northamptonshire on Monday's fourth and final day at Hove. McManus batted for…
Kashif Ali hits second century as Worcestershire dominate at Edgbaston
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Kashif Ali hits second century as Worcestershire dominate at Edgbaston

April 07, 2024
Kashif Ali hit a second century of the match as Worcestershire dominated day three of their Vitality County Championship Division One clash with Warwickshire at Edgbaston. Kashif surpassed his stylish…
Sam Northeast hits a new high at Lord’s on a record-breaking day for Glamorgan
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Sam Northeast hits a new high at Lord’s on a record-breaking day for Glamorgan

April 06, 2024
Sam Northeast made history for Glamorgan in Vitality County Championship Division Two after hitting the highest first-class score recorded at Lord’s against Middlesex. The captain hit 335 not out to…
Seales stars for Sussex with 3-64 but Northamptonshire reach 292-7 at stumps on day two of rain-affected County Championship Division Two opener
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Seales stars for Sussex with 3-64 but Northamptonshire reach 292-7 at stumps on day two of rain-affected County Championship Division Two opener

April 06, 2024
Northamptonshire reached 292-7 off 102.3 overs at stumps on day two of their rain-affected game against Sussex to kick off their County Championship Division Two season at Hove on Saturday.…
Dane Paterson steals the show for Nottinghamshire on opening day against Essex
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Dane Paterson steals the show for Nottinghamshire on opening day against Essex

April 05, 2024
Dean Elgar and Jordan Cox made eye-catching debuts for Essex but it was Elgar’s fellow South African Dane Paterson who stole the show for Nottinghamshire on the opening day of…
James Anderson says he is unlikely to play for Lancashire until the end of May
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James Anderson says he is unlikely to play for Lancashire until the end of May

April 05, 2024
James Anderson does not expect to be available for Lancashire until the end of May at the earliest as he looks to prime himself for the English Test summer. Anderson…
Jayden Seales
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Seales hopes to use Sussex stint to get back into Test squad

April 04, 2024
Trinidad & Tobago Red Force and West Indies pacer Jayden Seales is hoping to use his upcoming stint at Vitality County Championship team Sussex to boost his bid for a…
Nathan Lyon tips Lancashire team-mate Tom Hartley to have a ‘big future’
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Nathan Lyon tips Lancashire team-mate Tom Hartley to have a ‘big future’

April 04, 2024
Nathan Lyon has tipped new county team-mate Tom Hartley to have a “big future” and insisted he is not at Lancashire to take his place in the team. Lancashire pulled…
Alec Stewart hopes Surrey complete Championship hat-trick in ‘toughest’ season
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Alec Stewart hopes Surrey complete Championship hat-trick in ‘toughest’ season

April 04, 2024
Alec Stewart is braced for the “toughest” season yet, but has still set Surrey the target of winning a third consecutive Vitality County Championship title. It was confirmed last month…
Nathan Lyon says lure of playing with James Anderson drew him to Lancashire
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Nathan Lyon says lure of playing with James Anderson drew him to Lancashire

April 04, 2024
Nathan Lyon admits the chance to bowl alongside Ashes rival James Anderson was part of the reason for his arrival in county cricket. Lancashire pulled off a major coup by…
Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson has eyes on England place
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Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson has eyes on England place

April 03, 2024
Durham wicketkeeper Ollie Robinson is ready to take his chance in a potential “shootout” for the England gloves this summer. With Ben Foakes yet to match imperious glovework with consistent…
Haseeb Hameed: I will never lose the ambition to play for England
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Haseeb Hameed: I will never lose the ambition to play for England

April 03, 2024
Haseeb Hameed will always harbour aspirations of resuming his England career but he is for now ignoring outside distractions as he prepares to captain Nottinghamshire this season. Already Nottinghamshire’s 50-over…
Surrey keeper Jamie Smith eager to prove England credentials against the best
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Surrey keeper Jamie Smith eager to prove England credentials against the best

April 03, 2024
Surrey wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will relish the chance to take on Nathan Lyon in Friday’s season opener at Lancashire but is relaxed about his future international prospects. Smith made his…
Stewart’s swansong, Yorkshire stars back – talking points ahead of county season
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Stewart’s swansong, Yorkshire stars back – talking points ahead of county season

April 03, 2024
The domestic cricket season is set to get under way this week, with the 2024 Vitality County Championship rolling into town on Friday. Here, the PA news agency looks at…
From Gus Atkinson to Josh de Caires – potential County Championship stars
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From Gus Atkinson to Josh de Caires – potential County Championship stars

April 03, 2024
Cricketers around the country are gearing up for the Vitality County Championship which gets under way on Friday. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five players who…
Jason Holder joins Worcestershire for Vitality County Championship opener, boosting squad for Division One return
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Jason Holder joins Worcestershire for Vitality County Championship opener, boosting squad for Division One return

March 29, 2024
West Indies cricket stalwart Jason Holder is set to bring his wealth of experience and formidable skill set to Worcestershire County Cricket Club, bolstering their lineup for the opening five…
Surrey stars eager to help Alec Stewart sign off with more silverware
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Surrey stars eager to help Alec Stewart sign off with more silverware

March 27, 2024
Surrey are determined to give departing director of cricket Alec Stewart a successful send-off. It was announced last week that Stewart would step down from his role at the end…
Yorkshire boosted by Harry Brook and Joe Root’s early-season availability
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Yorkshire boosted by Harry Brook and Joe Root’s early-season availability

March 26, 2024
Harry Brook will make his competitive comeback by appearing in Yorkshire’s first five games of the county season, with fellow England batter Joe Root joining him for four. Brook has…
We’re going to show you – Graham Onions feels Durham are back where they belong
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We’re going to show you – Graham Onions feels Durham are back where they belong

March 22, 2024
Graham Onions believes both he and his boyhood county Durham are “back where we belong” as they prepare for a top-flight return eight years on from their “incredibly harsh” relegation.…
Darren Gough steps down as managing director of cricket at Yorkshire
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Darren Gough steps down as managing director of cricket at Yorkshire

March 14, 2024
Darren Gough has stepped down from his role as managing director of cricket at Yorkshire. The former England fast bowler was appointed to the post in December 2021 in the…
Tom Hartley to focus on batting to avoid being frozen out at Lancashire
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Tom Hartley to focus on batting to avoid being frozen out at Lancashire

March 04, 2024
Tom Hartley has been a breakout success for England this winter with the ball but the slow left-armer intends to focus on his batting to avoid being frozen out at…
Somerset ‘open’ to allowing rising talent Shoaib Bashir to leave on loan
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Somerset ‘open’ to allowing rising talent Shoaib Bashir to leave on loan

March 01, 2024
Somerset will consider letting emerging England star Shoaib Bashir leave the club on loan this summer, with head coach Jason Kerr weighing up how best to manage the next step…
Essex wanted to keep anonymity throughout independent review into racist abuse
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Essex wanted to keep anonymity throughout independent review into racist abuse

February 28, 2024
Essex chair Anu Mohindru insists maintaining anonymity was behind the decision not to name individuals sanctioned over an independent review which found players at the club had been subjected to…
Essex not naming those sanctioned over independent review into racist abuse
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Essex not naming those sanctioned over independent review into racist abuse

February 28, 2024
Essex are not naming the individuals they have sanctioned over an independent review which found players at the club had been subjected to racist abuse and discriminatory treatment. A report…
I have plenty going on – Colin Graves explains not apologising to Azeem Rafiq
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I have plenty going on – Colin Graves explains not apologising to Azeem Rafiq

February 20, 2024
Yorkshire chairman Colin Graves told a select committee he had not phoned Azeem Rafiq to apologise for the racism he suffered at the club because he had “plenty of things…
Colin Graves returns to Yorkshire board as non-executive director
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Colin Graves returns to Yorkshire board as non-executive director

February 08, 2024
Yorkshire have confirmed the controversial return of Colin Graves to the board of the club. The 76-year-old has been appointed as a non-executive director ahead of his election as chair…
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