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County Championship: Essex use first injury substitute in tournament history as captain Tom Westley breaks finger
Apr 03, 2026

County Championship: Essex use first injury substitute in tournament history as captain Tom Westley breaks finger

The ECB's player replacement trial rule has been used for the first time in County Championship history, as Essex captain Tom Westley was replaced aft...

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County cricket to trial replacement players in 2026, covering injury, illness and significant life events such as childbirth
Apr 03, 2026

County cricket to trial replacement players in 2026, covering injury, illness and significant life events such as childbirth

Teams will be allowed to use replacement players in County Championship cricket this year to cover illness and significant life events, as well as inj...

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New Zealand complete record women's ODI run chase as captain Melie Kerr scores 179 not out against South Africa
Apr 03, 2026

New Zealand complete record women's ODI run chase as captain Melie Kerr scores 179 not out against South Africa

New Zealand completed the highest successful run chase in women's one-day international history off the back of captain Melie Kerr's stunning 179 not...

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England's Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell receive cautions but Josh Tongue escapes action over clash with nightclub bouncer in New Zealand
Apr 03, 2026

England's Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell receive cautions but Josh Tongue escapes action over clash with nightclub bouncer in New Zealand

England white-ball captain Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been cautioned by the Cricket Regulator, but no further action is to be taken against Jo...

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County Championship: Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley endure lacklustre starts to County Championship season - round-up
Apr 03, 2026

County Championship: Ollie Pope and Zak Crawley endure lacklustre starts to County Championship season - round-up

Ollie Pope's bid to regain his England place got off to a disappointing start as under-pressure Test opener Zak Crawley fell for just nine on the open...

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PSL: Fakhar Zaman found guilty of ball-tampering after Lahore Qalandars penalised in defeat to Karachi Kings
Apr 03, 2026

PSL: Fakhar Zaman found guilty of ball-tampering after Lahore Qalandars penalised in defeat to Karachi Kings

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Fakhar Zaman for two ‌Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after the batter was found guilty of ball-tam...

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Ben Stokes: England captain to miss first month of county season as he continues to recover from gruesome cheek injury
Apr 03, 2026

Ben Stokes: England captain to miss first month of county season as he continues to recover from gruesome cheek injury

England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised to miss the first month of the County Championship season with Durham as he continues to recover from facial...

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County Championship 2026: Will faith healer help Kent launch promotion push? Division Two preview and predictions
Apr 03, 2026

County Championship 2026: Will faith healer help Kent launch promotion push? Division Two preview and predictions

If Kent are to mount a promotion push this season, perhaps it can be attributed to the faith healer head coach Adam Hollioake deployed to "ward off ev...

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England Test cricket contenders: Ollie Robinson, Asa Tribe, Sam Cook, Calvin Harrison, James Rew, Rehan Ahmed
Apr 03, 2026

England Test cricket contenders: Ollie Robinson, Asa Tribe, Sam Cook, Calvin Harrison, James Rew, Rehan Ahmed

Ahead of the County Championship season from Good Friday, we look at some of the players looking to press their England Test claims for the series at...

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England vow to re-engage with county cricket as new season offers hope to Haseeb Hameed, Sam Cook and more
Apr 03, 2026

England vow to re-engage with county cricket as new season offers hope to Haseeb Hameed, Sam Cook and more

"I think the gap is as wide as it has ever been."Sussex head coach and former England assistant Paul Farbrace could have been talking about where is...

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