Sensational Surrey pull off biggest County Championship chase in 98 years Dom Sibley’s century steered the visitors to 501 for five. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023
Jamie Smith’s century helps leaders Surrey’s bid to complete a record run chase The visitors need 238 more runs for victory over Kent with seven wickets remaining on the final day at Canterbury. The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023
Surrey face battle to save perfect start to title defence as Kent build big lead The champions were all out for 145 in their first innings, with Matt Quinn taking three for 22 and Wes Agar three for 32. The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023
Opening batter Ben Duckett backed to thrive long-term in second England chance Since his recall late last year, Duckett has been the model opening batter for the regime under Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. The Independent UK · May 28, 2023
County cricket: Sussex’s Ollie Robinson facing scan on injured ankle England have another bowling worry ahead of the Ashes, Surrey thrash Kent by 10 wickets and Liam Dawson punishes Northants The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023
Steve Smith upstaged by Sussex teenager James Coles in clash with Glamorgan Smith was on course for a ton until he was rapped on the back pad by James Harris. The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Surrey v Kent, Middlesex v Somerset, and more: county cricket – as it happened Hampshire skittled Northamptonshire for 56 while Sussex’s Steve Smith scored 89 on what should be his final match for the county The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Jofra Archer out of Ashes after recurrence of elbow stress fracture Jofra Archer will miss a second straight summer, while Jonny Bairstow returns for the Test against Ireland and will keep wicket, with Ben Foakes dropped The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023
County cricket: Somerset’s Rew repeats century to top run charts – as it happened Lancashire and Somerset bemused the crowd in a bore draw while Glen Chapple said Jimmy Anderson’s injury is 'nothing too serious’ The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023
Chris Rushworth fires Division One leaders Warwickshire to win over Essex Veteran seamer Chris Rushworth took eight wickets in the match and now has 30 this season. The Independent UK · May 13, 2023
Injury blow for Nottinghamshire and England paceman Olly Stone Stone has had a luckless run with injuries. The Independent UK · May 11, 2023
Olly Stone to miss at least England’s first Ashes Test due to hamstring injury Olly Stone faces a fight to be fit in time for the second half of this summer’s Ashes series, after injuring his hamstring while playing for Nottinghamshire The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023
Chris Rushworth shines as Warwickshire impress against Hampshire The fast bowler helped skittle Hampshire out for just 97 in their second innings. The Independent UK · May 7, 2023
Ollie Robinson bags seven wickets as Sussex take control against Worcestershire Steve Smith got to see his soon-to-be England rival up close and in full flow at New Road. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Jonny Bairstow falls three short of a century on his return from injury The England batter made his comeback from a leg break for Yorkshire’s second XI
The Hindu · Apr 24, 2023 Bairstow to return from injury for Yorkshire ahead of Ashes Jonny Bairstow will make his comeback from a leg injury this week when he turns out for Yorkshire’s second string against Nottinghamshire, as the England batsman looks to build up his fitness ahead of the Ashes series against Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2023 County cricket: Middlesex beat Notts, Somerset draw with Lancs Weather had a heavy impact on proceedings but Middlesex managed to win an exciting match against Nottinghamshire
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023 James Fuller helps Hampshire claim crushing win over Northamptonshire The winning margin was an innings and 270 runs, with Fuller claiming six wickets.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023 County cricket: Hampshire v Northants, Somerset v Lancashire on day two – as it happened County cricket: Jimmy Anderson took five wickets before Keaton Jennings hit a hundred for Lancashire against Somerset while Hampshire took control against Northants
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Ben Duckett takes advantage of early reprieve to lift Nottinghamshire at Lord’s The England opener reached his first three-figure score of the season in the match against Middlesex.
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023 Ollie Pope hits rapid century as Surrey claim crushing win over Hampshire Pope made 122 off 102 balls while Dom Sibley contributed 79 as the defending champions earned a nine-wicket win.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16, 2023 County cricket: Pope leads Surrey past Hampshire, Notts see off Somerset – live Ollie Pope and Dom Sibley carried Surrey to a statement victory at the Oval with an unbroken stand of 193 in 30 overs
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023 Chris Woakes stars as Warwickshire eye victory in rain-hit contest with Kent England’s Woakes picked up two wickets in his first Championship match for 19 months.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023 County cricket: Abbas helps Hampshire make hay against Surrey amid washouts Mohammad Abbas made inroads at the Oval on an otherwise soggy and slow-going day
The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023 Lewis Gregory takes career-best figures as Somerset rally against Nottinghamshire Somerset dismissed Notts for 256 on day one at Trent Bridge thanks to Gregory’s 7-84