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The domestic summer begins this week as the Women’s Metro Bank One-Day Cup returns for its second edition, bringing greater depth and a sharper competitive edge. Nine teams will take their place from 11 April, with fresh faces, reshaped squads and rising expectations setting the tone for a campaign that builds towards September’s final at […]
It was an intriguing opening day in the County Championship Division One, with a mix of early dominance and unexpected setbacks across the grounds. Early leaders Essex found themselves under pressure at home to Somerset, while Surrey laid a solid foundation against Leicestershire, setting up a compelling start to the round. Essex v Somerset Somerset […]
Round two of the Rothesay County Championship begins on Friday 10th April, and with only two sides winning their first games, the table is pretty tight. Essex v Somerset Essex beat Hampshire by an innings and 137 runs last week, so will be looking to continue that impressive form. A massive 173 from Matt Critchley, […]
As Storm David batters the North-East of England this Easter weekend, it can only mean one thing – The start of the County Championship. Here is a quick preview of the first round of games in Division One. Glamorgan v Yorkshire Newly promoted Glamorgan host Yorkshire at Sophia Gardens. Yorkshire will be looking to improve […]
Sussex enter the new County Championship season with a sense of optimism. There is also a hint of tension beneath the surface. This Sussex season preview highlights a squad moving forward on the field, even as off-field challenges begin to shape the narrative in ways that could influence their entire campaign. A strong 2025 foundation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leicestershire arrive in Division One with the air of a side that has learned how to win. This Leicestershire season preview highlights a team coming off a breakthrough year. After several seasons of steady progress, last summer finally delivered success. As a result, the Foxes swept to the Division Two title in commanding fashion. They […]