County Cricket

Sussex have turned to former UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner to steady the ship as the county navigates a significant financial crisis, ECB oversight, and a shrinking playing budget.

Tom Clark has pledged his immediate future to Sussex, signing a one-year deal despite the county operating under ECB financial restrictions. The 25-year-old admits he weighed his options carefully before committing.

Henry Crocombe is set to swap Sussex for Surrey ahead of the 2027 season, becoming the first high-profile departure since the club's financial difficulties came to light earlier this year.

Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper has died at the age of 56, ending a remarkable career that spanned 16 years with the Bears.

The Blaze's Grace Ballinger highlights the challenging reality of professional cricket's relentless travel demands and fixture scheduling.

Four counties secured vital T20 Blast victories, with standout performances from D'Arcy Short's 82 and four wickets for Gloucestershire, plus Chris Lynn's unbeaten 115 for Northamptonshire.

Middlesex finally got off the mark in this season's T20 Blast with a comprehensive 31-run victory over Sussex at Hove.

Roman Walker, who famously took 5-24 against India including the wickets of Kohli and Sharma, has discovered a talent for darts after his county career ended.

Martin Andersson delivered a stunning all-round performance, following up his half-century with career-best bowling figures of 6-23 to guide Derbyshire to their first T20 Blast victory.

Matt Taylor struck a crucial boundary off the final delivery to seal a heart-stopping two-wicket victory for Gloucestershire over Glamorgan in Cardiff.

The T20 Blast returns this weekend with glorious weather forecast, offering the perfect backdrop for festival cricket after a miserable April.

The defending champions enter uncharted territory as they attempt to become the first side to retain the T20 Blast trophy in the competition's revamped format.