County Cricket

Leicestershire all-rounder Ruan de Swardt has departed for South Africa after a quadriceps injury cut short a promising stint with the Foxes in the One-Day Cup.

Colin Ackermann has put pen to paper on a new deal at Durham, securing his future at the county until 2028 after cementing himself as one of their most versatile performers across all formats.

Joey Evison is set to swap Canterbury for Hove at the end of the 2026 season, signing a three-year all-format contract with Sussex and linking up once again with former Kent coach Matt Walker.

Essex Cricket have broken new ground by naming Rachel Lewis as the club's first female chair of the board in their 150-year history, with the former Olympic athlete taking over from Jason Gallian.

For some county cricketers, every match is a fight for survival. Jamie Hall explores the unforgiving world of second XI cricket through the story of Leicestershire's Sheridon Gumbs.

Ruan de Swardt has signed on for the remainder of Leicestershire's One-Day Cup campaign after producing some outstanding all-round performances for the Foxes.

Jason Gallian has announced his departure as Essex chairman following Monday's AGM, with the club now in need of yet another new leader at the top of their board.

Ben Cox anchored a nervy run chase with a composed half-century as Leicestershire Foxes opened their One-Day Cup account with a two-wicket victory over Gloucestershire, winning with nine balls to spare.

Ben Stokes is set to juggle his Durham commitments with forays into franchise cricket around the world, according to head coach Ryan Campbell. The former England Test captain underlined his county value with an unbeaten century against Derbyshire this week.

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.