County Championship

Hampshire have moved quickly to secure South African Test fast bowler Codi Yusuf as their overseas signing after previous deals fell through just days before the season opener.

Mike Gatting and high-profile former Middlesex players have written to members demanding the resignation of chair Richard Sykes, citing years of decline.

The 31-year-old Australian Test batter will feature in the opening six Championship matches as Leicestershire rebuild following Peter Handscomb's departure.

The 37-year-old fast bowler is relishing the prospect of his first full county campaign since 2010 following his England retirement.

The 31-year-old Australian, fresh from his Test debut during the recent Ashes series, will strengthen Leicestershire's top order for the championship's opening block.

Hampshire have moved quickly to secure South African Test fast bowler Codi Yusuf after deals for their preferred overseas targets fell through ahead of the County Championship season.

The 2026 County Championship begins on 3 April with Nottinghamshire defending their title, the Kookaburra ball consigned to history, and two newly promoted sides entering Division One.

Northamptonshire's Darren Lehmann has criticised the ECB's disconnect with county cricket, highlighting how England players rarely feature in domestic matches.

Former Australia batsman Darren Lehmann has criticised England's disconnect from county cricket, highlighting overlooked domestic talent.

Former Australia batsman calls out England selectors for ignoring county performances and questions limited appearances by international players.

New Sussex skipper Ollie Robinson is rallying his troops to turn the county's financial crisis into motivation for a potentially historic campaign.

Sussex captain Ollie Robinson says the county's financial difficulties could fuel a historic campaign despite starting with a points penalty.