County Championship

Warwickshire sign India batter Pratika Rawal for rest of 2026 season

Warwickshire recruit India ODI batter Pratika Rawal from mid-August; she will bolster top order for One-Day Cup and Championship push.

Essex chairman Jason Gallian steps down

Jason Gallian resigns as Essex chairman after four years in charge.

Ben Stokes to split 2026 between Durham and franchise leagues

Ben Stokes will balance county cricket with franchise commitments in 2026, managing his workload across formats as part of a schedule still being finalized.

Yorkshire sign England seamer Em Arlott

Yorkshire recruit England seamer Em Arlott on a three-year deal from Warwickshire.

Kent great Joe Denly to retire at end of 2026 season

Middlesex appoint Julie Harrington as interim CEO

Middlesex name Julie Harrington, former British Cycling and BHA chief, as interim CEO starting 20 July.

Stokes set for first Durham appearance since England retirement

Ben Stokes is set to play his first game for Durham in the County Championship after retiring from international cricket.

R Sai Kishore produces peach to dismiss Ben Stokes in County Championship

R Sai Kishore dismissed Ben Stokes with a standout delivery while playing for Gloucestershire in the County Championship.

Derbyshire re-sign Pakistan spinner Moqim to replace injured Ghazanfar

Derbyshire have brought back Pakistan spinner Mohammad Hasnain (Moqim) for the Vitality Blast's second half, stepping in after Allah Ghazanfar's injury.

Tom Banton Signs Somerset Extension Limiting Him to White-Ball Cricket

Tom Banton extends his Somerset contract until 2028 but will play only white-ball cricket to manage workload.

Warwickshire reach 330 to lead Somerset by 122 runs

Warwickshire posted 330 on day two at Taunton. Somerset replied with 23 for one.

Lewis Hill to retire from professional cricket at end of County Championship season

Leicestershire Allrounder Lewis Hill Announces Retirement at Season's End

Lewis Hill has announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of the County Championship season.

Stokes named in Durham squad for County Championship return

Ben Stokes returns for Durham while Lewis Hill retires at season's end.

Coles hits career-best 224 not out as Sussex dominate

Coles posts unbeaten 224 while Gregory, Essex and Mahmud also starred in County Championship matches.

Liam Livingstone returns to Lancashire Championship side after IPL bench time

The all-rounder will play his first County Championship match for Lancashire since 2021 after receiving an SOS call from the county. He credits his IPL bench time with sharpening his T20 Blast form.

Manav Suthar joins Warwickshire for two County Championship games

Manav Suthar joins Warwickshire on a short-term deal after his India Test debut. He could play against Yorkshire at Scarborough.

Hasan Mahmud joins Kent for rest of county season

Duckett's 93 Fuels Fire Under Crawley's Test Opener Throne

Notts draw with Warwickshire tons. Duckett and Gay's form squeezes England Test openers.

Hameed-Duckett Stand Revives Notts, Pressures England Selectors

Notts reach 310/4 leading by 130 after following on, thanks to Hameed's 115 and Duckett's 93 in a 150-run stand against Warwickshire.

'I Can't Ever Be A Replacement' — James Anderson on ECB rule.

James Anderson slams ECB injury sub rule as nonsensical for veterans. Lancashire captain calls for potential scrapping.

Patel's Ban Ends County Days over Unsanctioned T20 Chase

England's 60-cap allrounder Samit Patel retires from counties after ECB's 12-month suspension for unsanctioned Goa T20 play.

ECB Trial Turns Farce as Lancashire Blocks Bailey Swap

Tom Bailey's nine wickets deemed too potent for injured Dale's spot—Ollie Sutton steps in instead.

County Sub Rule Sparks Row after Two Rounds

Peter Moores, Nottinghamshire's coach, grabbed the sub rule for that edge. Glamorgan skipper Kiran Carlson?