The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Ben Stokes left out of England squad for Champions Trophy but Joe Root returns under Brendon McCullum

McCullum will take charge of white-ball side for the first time as England travel to India

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2024

Joe Root back in England ODI squad after a year away but Ben Stokes misses out

Stokes had said he was open to returning to the ODI team but suffered a hamstring problem in the Test series victory over New Zealand

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024

Nasser Hussain sees Potts and Atkinson as the next big force in England’s bowling attack

Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain expressed optimism about England's fast bowling prospects, as Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson delivered impressive performances on day one of the third Test against New Zealand in Hamilton.

The Times of India · Dec 14, 2024

Mark Wood gave Brydon Carse a morale boost ahead of England Test debut

The quick bowler helped settle nerves of his Durham team-mate.

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2024

England’s Brydon Carse pleased by ‘full backing’ on return from cricket ban

Brydon Carse was back in the wickets for England against Australia on Saturday and is excited by his selection for the Test series in Pakistan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024

Brydon Carse relishing life back in England fold after betting ban

Carse returned to international cricket 16 days after his suspension ended on August 28.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2024

Surrey celebrate third straight County Championship title after Somerset loss

Surrey have become the first team to win three County Championship titles in a row since Yorkshire in 1966-8 after Somerset lost to Lancashire

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Surrey close in on third successive County Championship title

Somerset need to beat Lancashire to keep their slim hopes alive

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Victim fears justice system has ‘only scratched surface’ of coach’s offending

Michael Strange was handed a six-year prison sentence for indecent assault on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Somerset stalled by Lancashire as wickets fly: county cricket – as it happened

The title-chasers bowled the hosts out for 140 at Old Trafford, only to fall for 146 all out on a tricky hybrid pitch

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024