County Cricket

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.

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.