Craig Overton defends Somerset’s non-declaration tactics in draw with Lancashire Lancashire used nine bowlers in total. The Independent UK · May 14, 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
James Anderson absent for profligate Lancashire as James Rew shines for Somerset A “minor issue” kept Anderson out while Steve Smith failed with the bat for Sussex. The Independent UK · May 12, 2023
County cricket: Anderson misses Lancashire action with ‘minor issue’ – as it happened A minor issue kept the evergreen England bowler on the sidelines on the second day of Lancashire v Somerset The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023
Water chiefs not taking their mini bonuses? Hurrah for small mercies Relying on a boss’s embarrassment is a bad way to structure performance pay at utilities The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023
Marnus Labuschagne hits big century as Glamorgan dominate Yorkshire The Australian batter was dropped on 11 and went on to make 170 not out The Independent UK · May 6, 2023
Sublime Marnus Labuschagne century puts Glamorgan in charge against Yorkshire Yorkshire need 492 to claim an unlikely victory. The Independent UK · May 6, 2023
Sam Kerr carries flag for Australia as sport marks King Charles III coronation The Chelsea forward described being chosen as an ‘amazing honour’, while county cricket matches played the national anthem The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Michael Neser claims county cricket hat-trick for Glamorgan in timely reminder for Ashes selectors Having missed out on selection in the initial squad for the Ashes, Michael Neser puts on a swing bowling masterclass to claim a hat-trick for Glamorgan. Watch the footage here. ABC News · May 5, 2023
Steve Smith’s debut Championship innings overshadowed by Cheteshwar Pujara ton The former Australia captain fell for 30 while Pujara struck 136. The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Yorkshire CCC could receive foreign investment in refinancing plan Reports have suggested interest from Saudi and Indian investors, while the beleaguered club owe the former chairman Colin Graves’ trust £14.9m The Guardian - UK · May 5, 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
County cricket: Bairstow takes three catches on Yorkshire return – as it happened Eight months after his horror injury, Jonny Bairstow made a smiling return against Glamorgan, while Surrey dominated at Essex The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Six former Yorkshire players to be sanctioned for using racist language The case primarily stemmed from allegations made by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, and the club’s handling of the claims. The Independent UK · May 3, 2023
The Independent UK · May 3, 2023 Six former Yorkshire players set to be sanctioned for using racist language The case primarily stemmed from allegations made by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, and the club’s handling of the claims.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2023 Former Yorkshire players set to be sanctioned for racist language on Wednesday Gary Ballance admitted a charge ahead of a liability hearing in March.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023 Red-ball alert: Joe Root and fellow Ashes hopes are doing next to nothing in the IPL Test cricket is neglected enough – why not let the former England captain tune up at Yorkshire if he is not going to play in India?
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Yorkshire poised to discover punishments following Azeem Rafiq racism scandal The county accepted four amended charges of bringing the game into disrepute.
Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023 Jonny Bairstow makes blistering return to action after freak leg break ahead of Ashes Jonny Bairstow returned to action, and to form, in his first game back for Yorkshire since he underwent surgery on a broken leg and dislocated ankle last October
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Jonny Bairstow comes close to a century on his return to action after injury The 33-year-old has not played since a freak golfing accident last September.
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
Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2023 Jonny Bairstow hits 97 for Yorkshire’s Second XI as England batter impresses on return from injury Bairstow missed England’s winter action after breaking his leg on a golf course
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.