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Australia rue Lyon absence in wake of Hazlewood illness

Josh Hazlewood's illness left Beau Webster playing a holding role for Australia in Gqeberha, while part-time spinners sent down 15 overs without Nathan Lyon.

AAP · 10h ago

Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa

Magnificent 179 puts hosts in charge on day three with Nic Maddison dismissed for a duck before close

The Guardian - AU · 12h ago

Josh Hazlewood reminds Australia of his worth with six for 49 to see off South Africa

The veteran quick showed skill and stamina to end the Proteas’ resistance and take a 1-0 lead in the Test series

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13

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Renshaw’s heroics leave South Africa reeling as Australia close on first Test victory

Matt Renshaw followed up his epic first-innings 190 with an impressive 82, plus Temba Bavuma’s wicket, to put Australia on course for a statement win against South Africa in Durban

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12

Matt the Bat becomes Matt the Ball with win in sight

Australia are six wickets away from a series-opening victory in Durban, after South Africa slumped to 4-102 in pursuit of an unlikely target of 421.

AAP · Oct 12

Maddinson return falls flat before Australia fightback

Australia have fought to 6-187 on the opening day of the first Test against South Africa, with Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins saving the tourists' blushes.

AAP · Oct 9

South Africa suffer huge blow ahead of Australia Test

South Africa's best bowler Kagiso Rabada has failed to overcome a hamstring injury in time for the first Test against Australia.

AAP · Oct 8

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Plot twist: Durban Test may turn on spinners decision

With Kingsmead set to offer a different challenge in the series opener, South Africa appear set to play two frontline spinners in Durban, but Australia one.

AAP · Oct 7

Middlesex, Durham and Essex wrap up wins: county cricket, day three – as it happened

Naavya Sharma took three wickets in one over as Middlesex claimed victory over Lancashire

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Glamorgan’s Norton claims hat-trick on debut, Sibley on song for Surrey: county cricket – as it happened

Glamorgan teenager Tom Norton pegged back Somerset while Warwickshire skittled Yorkshire to take control of their match at Edgbaston

The Guardian - UK · May 9

‘English cricketers don’t always have that fight’: Simon Harmer on lessons from a decade in county game

The Essex and South Africa spinner has taken more Championship wickets than anyone else since arriving in 2017 – but says 18 teams can reward mediocrity

The Guardian - UK · May 5

Webster's allround talents help Bears roar at last.

After shining with the bat at the weekend Beau Webster played a key role with the ball on Monday as Warwickshire secured their first win of the English season.

AAP · Apr 20

The men’s Test cricket team of the year: from Travis Head to Jasprit Bumrah

Our selection panel’s votes have been counted to reveal the best men’s Test side from the last 12 months

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025

Simon Harmer leads Essex victory charge against Kent at Canterbury

An emphatic victory over Kent was inspired by Essex’s outstanding bowling display,

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2024

County cricket: Surrey wrap up innings win, Durham draw with Essex – as it happened

The champions proved far too strong for Hampshire while Leicestershire are top of Division Two after drawing with Northants

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

County Championship 2024: team-by-team guide to the new season

Surrey will fancy their chances of retaining the title, but Durham and Essex have high hopes and plenty of talent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2023

County Championship 2023 awards: the last word on the season

From Durham’s take on Bazball to Middlesex’s batting nightmare, a look back on a topsy-turvy county campaign

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Durham are Division Two champions after bowling out Worcestershire

With promotion already secured last week, Durham required a maximum of five points to clinch top spot.

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

County cricket: Surrey reiterate ‘desire’ for title after Leicestershire win – as it happened

Surrey took just 15 minutes to draw a line through Warwickshire and cement their place as sparkling favourites for the Championship title

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2023

Somerset’s Lewis Gregory relieved to shed ‘nearly men’ tag after Blast title win

Matt Henry starred with four for 24 in the 14-run win over Essex.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Ashwin takes 5 wickets as India rolls the West Indies for 150, reaches 80-0 in 1st test

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed his 33rd five-wicket haul in tests and a piece of history as India bowled out the West Indies for 150 on the first day of the first test Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

County cricket’s relentless spin cycle has left England short of options

There is no spin bowler in England’s team for the second Ashes Test and a look at the domestic game points to a wider problem

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023

Liam Dawson takes 12 wickets and scores century in Hampshire win – as it happened

Hampshire thrashed Middlesex by an innings and 61 runs, while Simon Harmer’s 10-fer helped Essex thrash Warks

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Hampshire’s Liam Dawson stakes claim for Ashes call with century and six wickets

After amassing 141 with the bat, Dawson tore through Middlesex with his left-arm spin to claim six for 38 – and leave Middlesex 142 for eight.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Sensational Surrey pull off biggest County Championship chase in 98 years

Dom Sibley’s century steered the visitors to 501 for five.

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