The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Ben Stokes faces England clearance row over possible overseas franchise deals

Ben Stokes is on course for another clash with the ECB because the governing body is unlikely to grant him permission to play in overseas franchise competitions next summer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Somerset are poised to finish second again – and after 136 years it still hurts

The County Championship gets treated like sporting Victoriana by the game’s leaders but it’s some of the hardest cricket there is and it still means plenty – especially in Taunton

The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Harry Brook admits Brydon Carse ‘needs time away’ from England team

The seam bowler has not been considered for selection since an incident in Derby last month

The Independent UK · Sep 21

Crocombe takes hat-trick for Sussex, Surrey skittled for 83: county cricket, day two – as it happened

Matt Fisher and Henry Crocombe made hay for Surrey and Sussex respectively on a good day for bowlers

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

Brydon Carse left out as England name squad for third Pakistan Test

Carse was dropped from England’s squad ahead of the second Test and remains under investigation

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Durham v Gloucestershire, Glamorgan v Hampshire: county cricket, day three – as it happened

Tanya Aldred reported on a day when rain played havoc with the schedule and Durham were made to wait by a peeved Gloucestershire

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29

Derbyshire Police probe ‘allegations of assault’ after Brydon Carse incident

It is not yet clear what role Carse played in events.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Derbyshire police investigating alleged assault in connection with Carse arrest

Derbyshire police are investigating an alleged assault in connection with the arrest of Brydon Carse last weekend, which led to the bowler being dropped from the England squad

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Carse’s night out shows Fleming must get a grip on this England squad immediately

Another ill-fated nocturnal excursion by a contracted player shows the new Test head coach should be on hand to set and enforce standards

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Brydon Carse dropped by England as investigation begins into handcuffs incident

Brydon Carse has been stood down from England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan this week after footage of him in police handcuffs outside a bar in Derby emerged

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24