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The Latest Breaking News from County Championship

Norman Gifford obituary

Slow left-arm spinner who played for England 15 times and was known for his friendly, open demeanour

The Guardian - UK

Nottinghamshire’s unfancied men lead them to County Championship title

The head coach, Peter Moores, and the captain, Haseeb Hameed, both long-since rejected by England, inspired Nottinghamshire to first Championship title since 2010

The Guardian - UK

Nottinghamshire clinch County Championship title for first time in 15 years

Nottinghamshire moved out of the reach of defending champions Surrey

The Independent UK

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Nottinghamshire move to brink of County Championship title

Nottinghamshire will take their first championship in 15 years if they reach 300 with the bat on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Who is Dickie Bird? Quick Facts About Legendary Cricket Umpire and National Treasure Who Died Aged 92

Dickie Bird, the beloved cricket umpire and Barnsley legend, has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, eccentricity and enduring affection from players and fans worldwide.

International Business Times UK

England opt to take ultra-cautious approach over Wood’s injury return

Mark Wood is set to miss the entire home summer, with England deciding to take an ultra-cautious route with the fast bowler they deem central to their Ashes hopes

The Guardian - UK

County cricket’s restructure: what is being proposed and how will it work?

The County Championship could be transformed with a 12-team top division split into two pools of six

The Guardian - UK

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Leaders Surrey hit back at Scarborough but clash with Yorkshire heading for draw

Surrey are just 179 runs adrift of Yorkshire’s first-innings 517 for six declared.

The Independent UK

How Shubman Gill’s time in south Wales prepared him for India captaincy success

India’s young captain is leading the way with the bat against England after impressing during a 2022 County Championship spell with Glamorgan

The Independent UK

County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire held to a draw by Yorkshire

Defending champions Surrey trail the pacesetters by just two points.

The Independent UK

Counties to vote on radical shake-up to cut matches from domestic cricket

The 18 first-class counties will this week finalise plans to cut the County Championship and Twenty20 Blast to 12 matches in each competition next season in a significant restructure of the domestic game

The Guardian - UK

Your Guardian Sport weekend: Premier League, WCL final, Monaco GP and French Open

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK

England stars stutter with the bat in County Championship action

Joe Root was dismissed for one, Yorkshire and England team-mate Harry Brook hit 33 and Zak Crawley made just six for Kent.

The Independent UK

Your Guardian Sport weekend: football, world snooker finale and F1 in Miami

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The Independent UK

Tortured Zak Crawley’s prolonged poor form leaves England with a decision to make

The Kent opener’s lean start to the summer is poorly timed with a looming logjam in England’s top order

The Independent UK

Sam Cook rested by Essex as possible England Test debut looms

The seamer appears in line for an international call-up ahead of the Test against Zimbabwe

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Warwickshire win nail-biter, Sussex end top-tier drought – as it happened

Warwickshire edged Durham by a wicket while Sussex dismissed Somerset for a first Division One win since 2015

The Independent UK

Five England hopefuls who impressed in opening round of County Championship

The opening round of the season saw plenty of possible international contenders further their case

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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.

The Guardian - UK

County Championship return heralds celebration of past and hope for future

Tearful send-off for Warwickshire’s operations manager after 52 years symbolises spirit that must be preserved

The Guardian - UK

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

Intriguing and deep list of overseas stars head for County Championship

Familiar faces such as Kemar Roach will feature, as will the two Camerons in Bristol – Bancroft and Green

The Independent UK

Dan Worrall would accept England call-up but says current focus is on Surrey

Australia-born Worrall claimed 52 wickets in the County Championship last season and can represent England from next month.

The Guardian - UK

‘I never wanted to work indoors’: Andy Ward on 40 years as a cricket groundsman

Andy Ward tells Simon Burnton that he is happy to leave the long days behind after 40 years after at Leicestershire

The Independent UK

England and Sri Lanka spells helped Essex boss Chris Silverwood grow as a coach

Silverwood was sacked by England three years ago, but is ready to lead Essex to more success.

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