County Cricket

Warwickshire Bears have secured the signature of Pakistan's rising spin star Usman Tariq for their T20 Blast campaign after fighting off global competition.

The Bears have announced remarkable financial results with revenue jumping 61% to £40.4m, driven by their Birmingham Phoenix acquisition and continued Edgbaston investment.

Paul Farbrace will step down as Sussex head coach after the 2026 season as the county grapples with severe financial difficulties and operational penalties.

Paul Farbrace will leave his role as Sussex head coach at the season's end, citing the need to give the financially-troubled county clarity for future planning.

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.