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Potts in contention for England’s Ashes squad as Woakes faces race to be fit

Matthew Potts could be handed a spot in England’s main Ashes squad when Rob Key and the selectors finalise their plans for Australia

The Guardian - UK

Oxford and Cambridge pushed out of top three UK university rankings for first time

It’s the first time neither have held a place in the top three in the 32 years the Times guide has been running

The Independent UK

London School of Economics named UK's top university as Oxbridge pushed out of top three for first time

London School of Economics held onto the top spot, and Durham was named university of the year 2026

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Lyndon James shines as Nottinghamshire take upper hand in Championship battle

Worcestershire started well against relegation rivals Durham and Glamorgan stepped up their promotion push.

The Independent UK

Leicestershire promoted, Nottinghamshire beat Worcs: county cricket – as it happened

Leicestershire up after draw, Notts win to set up heavyweight showdown with Surrey One

The Guardian - UK

Tongue and James put Notts in sight of victory amid showers: county cricket – as it happened

Josh Tongue and Lyndon James swept aside Worcestershire as Nottinghamshire took hold of the match

The Guardian - 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

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Doubts raised whether Ben Stokes will be fully fit for Ashes

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Pope among the runs as Surrey build against Warwickshire: county cricket, day two – as it happened

Tom Abell reached three figures against Yorkshire while Josh Tongue ripped through Worcestershire

The Guardian - UK

England given Ben Stokes fitness boost as captain returns to training ahead of Ashes

Stokes suffered a shoulder injury during England’s fourth Test against India

The Independent UK

Tom Lawes helps Surrey fight back against Warwickshire

The champions had been bowled out for 246 before Tom Lawes produced a blistering five-over spell.

The Independent UK

Hampshire sweep aside Durham to reach Vitality Blast semi-finals

The Hawks are aiming to win the competition for the fourth time.

The Independent UK

From Birmingham to Sunderland, which teams are set for WSL2 title tilt?

England’s rebranded second tier gets under way on Friday and our club-by-club guide features some of clubs’ new signings and more familiar faces

The Guardian - UK

Rew who? Somerset schoolboy is one of England’s best batting prospects

Thomas Rew, teenage brother of county teammate James, is a precocious talent enjoying a breakout summer

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The Independent UK

Mark Wood gives England fitness update for Ashes

The England bowler has been out for six months following a knee injury

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire and Glamorgan wins shake up tables: county cricket – as it happened

Yorkshire routed Sussex to move away from relegation danger while Glamorgan earned a rare win at Old Trafford

The Independent UK

Surrey boost Championship title hopes with five-wicket win over Durham

Surrey were briefly held up by bad light but reached their target in 38.2 overs.

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Surrey boost title hopes by besting Durham: county cricket day three – as it happened

Surrey’s three-day win at Durham put them on course for a fourth successive Championship

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The Independent UK

Surrey boost title ambitions after taking back control at Durham

Batters Haseeb Hameed and Adam Lyth went past 1,000 runs this summer for their respective counties Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.

The Guardian - UK

Durham v Surrey, Yorkshire v Sussex, and more: county cricket day two – as it happened

Adam Lyth’s fifth first-class century gave Yorkshire the upper hand over Sussex at North Marine Road

The Independent UK

James Rew and Tom Abell launch stunning Somerset fightback after early wickets

Surrey already have a first-innings lead over Durham while Leicestershire marched on in Division Two.

The Independent UK

Ian Botham criticises ‘appalling’ Taunton pitch after game ends inside two days

Somerset coach Jason Kerr hailed the ‘incredible’ surface after the win over Durham but former England captain Botham did not agree.

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire v Surrey, Sussex v Essex, and more: county cricket day three – as it happened

Sussex lag well behind Essex despite James Coles’ best efforts at Hove

The Independent UK

Jack Leach bowls Somerset to victory over Durham inside two days

Off-spinner Archie Vaughan assisted Leach by taking four for 85.

The Guardian - UK

Somerset wrap up rapid win, Ahmed dazzles Derbyshire: county cricket day two – as it happened

Somerset grab a five-wicket win against Durham, while Leicestershire’s Rehan Ahmed fizzes out six Derbyshire batters

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