Cricket Editor · 84 articles
Aaron McNicholas is the editor and a writer for ReadCricket. With several years of experience in sports journalism, he has contributed to organisations including Cricket Ireland, England Handball, Cricket World and Golf Today. A self-described inconsistent, loopy, leg spinner, Aaron has enjoyed far greater success writing about the game than playing it. Today, he specialises in cricket journalism, combining insight with a deep passion for the sport. Away from the keyboard, Aaron is often found behind the lens of a camera, capturing moments in Sport and wildlife photography.
There are records in cricket that feel vulnerable in the modern age of aggressive batting and relentless scoring, where boundaries flow more freely than ever before. Others seem beyond reach, untouched by time, conditions, or changing trends. Brian Lara owns one of those, and Brian Lara’s 501 record remains the clearest and most enduring example […]
Kent enter the new County Championship season with a point to prove after a disappointing campaign that failed to build on early promise. There is also a lingering sense of unfinished business following their relegation from Division One in 2024. That drop was meant to be brief, but 2025 instead became a campaign that gradually […]
Hampshire enter the 2026 County Championship season with a point to prove after a campaign last year that never quite caught fire despite moments of resilience. In this Hampshire Season Preview, the focus is on whether they can turn that resilience into consistent, match-winning results. Survival was secured by the narrowest of margins, with just […]
Glamorgan season preview – back among the elite Glamorgan return to Division One with renewed belief after edging past Derbyshire in one of last season’s tightest and most closely contested promotion races. Just five points separated the sides at the finish, underlining how fine the margins were across a long and demanding campaign. Glamorgan’s ability […]
The English domestic season always brings a sense of renewal, as familiar traditions return alongside fresh narratives that begin to take shape across the summer. Fresh scorecards. Fresh hopes. New stories waiting to unfold. Across historic grounds, the game continues to evolve year after year. In 2026, that rhythm returns with a packed and demanding […]
Essex season preview: Quiet progress, clear intent Essex head into the 2026 County Championship season with a quiet sense of purpose, encouraged by how close they came to breaking into the leading pack last summer. They were particularly heartened by the narrow margins that separated them from the top teams. A sixth-placed finish did not […]
Sachin Tendulkar’s 1992 stint with Yorkshire remains one of cricket’s most talked-about overseas signings. It was a move that broke a 70-year tradition and brought a teenage prodigy into the heart of English county cricket. More than three decades on, Tendulkar’s summer in Yorkshire still stands as a defining moment for both player and club. […]
Middlesex approach the new County Championship campaign with a sense of unfinished business, driven by the frustration of a season that promised much but ultimately fell short. The 2025 campaign showed their potential but also exposed key inconsistencies. This Middlesex Season Preview begins with a side that secured a fourth-placed finish. They were within touching […]
The sun begins to creep out from behind stubborn layers of wintry grey, while birds strike up their morning chorus and loudly announce that the long, dreary months of cold are finally retreating. Spring has sprung, and that means one thing: the return of County Championship cricket—along with the familiar uncertainty of English weather that […]
Lancashire head into the 2026 County Championship season with renewed purpose and quiet confidence, shaped by a period of change that has subtly reset expectations. This Lancashire County Championship preview explores a side strengthened in key areas and led by one of the game’s most iconic figures. With momentum building and expectations rising, there is […]
Gloucestershire enter the new County Championship season with a sense of renewal. Questions remain after a difficult red-ball campaign last summer. This Gloucestershire season preview focuses on a side aiming to push for promotion after falling short last year. Under Mark Alleyne, the team won just two matches and finished sixth in Division Two. That […]
Surrey head into the new County Championship campaign with a familiar mix of expectation and unfinished business. Last season brought another sustained title push, but the prize ultimately slipped away. This time, they look primed to go one better. Even at this early stage, with overseas reinforcements still to be confirmed and several star names […]