County Cricket

Worcestershire head coach Alan Richardson believes holding the One-Day Cup is a source of motivation as the Pears launch their title defence against Derbyshire at New Road.

Northamptonshire Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann has paid a heartfelt tribute to the club's famous 'Shoe Army' fanbase following a stunning T20 Blast triumph at Edgbaston.

Gloucestershire have wrapped up a three-year agreement to sign Middlesex seamer Henry Brookes, with the deal set to begin once the current season concludes.

Joe Denly, one of Kent's finest modern cricketers and a former England international across all three formats, has confirmed he will hang up his whites at the end of the 2026 campaign.

Seam bowler Andy Gorvin has been handed the Glamorgan captaincy for the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup, as the Welsh county look to build on their recent success in the competition.

Lancashire have tied down promising fast bowler Mitch Stanley on a new two-year deal after he finally established himself as a first-team regular in 2025. The 25-year-old, who holds an ECB Development Contract, has been one of the county's standout performers this season.

Sir Garfield Sobers' extraordinary six sixes in a single over for Nottinghamshire against Glamorgan in Swansea remains one of the most breathtaking moments in cricket history. Jamie Hall looks back at why it still matters.

Warwickshire wicketkeeper-batter Kai Smith has declared his ambition to become the finest keeper in England, backing up his bold words with a match-winning T20 Blast knock against Northamptonshire.

Yorkshire have made a significant addition to their seam attack by signing James Taylor from Surrey on a three-year contract, with the 25-year-old due to arrive ahead of the 2027 campaign.

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has left the door wide open for a Worcestershire return after an impressive nine-game T20 Blast spell, admitting he'd come back 'in a heartbeat' if the opportunity arose.

A last-ball thriller at Emirates Old Trafford ended in a tie between Lancashire Lightning and Derbyshire Falcons, with both sides finishing on 150 and neither advancing their quarter-final hopes.

Paul Farbrace will move into a part-time director of cricket position at Sussex from November, providing vital stability as the financially troubled county navigates a challenging period of rebuilding.