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The County Championship 2026 season has kicked off amidst ongoing scrutiny of England's cricketing stars for their behavior on and off the pitch. Amidst these controversies, Brendon McCullum has called a meeting with county coaches to address growing unrest between domestic and international games, while Ben Stokes remains focused on his team's performance. The County Championship has now become a high-stakes competition for prized places in Stokes' new-look England team, as promising prospects like Zak Crawley and Jamie Smith look to make their mark on the season.
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As the 2026 County Championship season intensifies, top cricketers face intense competition and personal scandals amidst high stakes for a national team spot in Ben Stokes' new-look England team, raising questions about their professionalism. Brendon McCullum's tenure as men's head coach remains under scrutiny after addressing growing unrest between domestic and international cricket. Meanwhile, players like Derbyshire's Shoaib Bashir seek redemption amidst the chaos.
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May 20

Welsh talent is shining bright for Glamorgan in their encouraging start to the season.

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May 18

Club player smashes six sixes in successive overs as he helps his side win the Division Three match by 156 runs.

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Yorkshire wrap up innings win over Surrey
May 18

Yorkshire completed a notable County Championship victory over Surrey by an innings and 127 runs as they took five wickets before lunch on day four.

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Former England cricket captain Smith dies aged 92
May 18

Former England cricket captain Mike Smith, known throughout the game as MJK, has died at the age of 92.

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Brook takes shock wickets as Yorkshire close on victory over Surrey
May 18

County Championship: Harry Brook takes surprise wickets to move Yorkshire to brink of victory over Surrey

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New Zealand level ODI series against England as rain wreaks havoc in Cardiff
May 17

England succumb to frustrating ODI defeat as New Zealand level series; White Ferns win by 17 runs via DLS after run chase halted by second rain stoppage at Sophia Gardens;

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Bears sign 'high-impact' Pakistan spinner Tariq
May 5

Warwickshire Bears have signed Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq for the upcoming T20 Blast campaign.

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Root takes four wickets as Yorkshire beat Somerset
May 4

Yorkshire beat Somerset by 75 runs in the County Championship Division One match at Taunton.

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Ben Sanderson stars in Northants’ first County Championship win of season as teenage Surrey debutant makes ton
May 3

Northamptonshire earned their first Rothesay County Championship victory of the season as Ben Sanderson took six wickets from 29 balls in a late surge to beat Worcestershire at Wantage Road.

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All-rounder Hardie stars as Peshawar win PSL
May 3

Australia all-rounder Aaron Hardie starred with bat and ball as Peshawar Zalmi beat Hyderabad Kingsmen to win their second Pakistan Super League title.

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England captain Sciver-Brunt ruled out of ODI series vs New Zealand
May 3

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has been ruled out of the three-match Metro Bank ODI series against New Zealand as a precautionary measure due to a minor left calf tear.

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Stone masterclass helps Notts tighten grip on Foxes
May 2

Olly Stone turned back the clock to deliver a fast-bowling masterclass as Nottinghamshire tightened their grip against Leicestershire in their County Championship clash.

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Sibley century puts Surrey on top against Sussex
May 2

Sibley century puts Surrey on top against Sussex

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Yorkshire fight back at Somerset before rain
May 2

Yorkshire staged a spirited fightback on day two of the County Championship match against Somerset at Taunton.

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England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer
May 2

England's Wood hoping to bowl again this summer as he looks to come back from a knee injury that ruined his Ashes.

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Sussex well on top against Leicestershire
Apr 12

Sussex takes control against Leicestershire in the County Championship, with Ollie Robinson and Henry Crocombe taking five wickets each.

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IPL centuries list: Full breakdown of all 100s in Indian Premier League history
Apr 12

Despite its high-scoring nature, getting a century in the IPL is not an easy task.

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McCullum & Key call county coaches amid unrest
Apr 12

England's Brendon McCullum held a call with county cricket head coaches and directors amid unrest between the domestic and international game.

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Arthur backs 'national treasure' Bashir to regain form
Apr 12

Derbyshire coach Mickey Arthur believes England spinner Shoaib Bashir has the potential for "massive" growth and is a "national treasure".

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England appoint Smith as spin-bowling coach
Apr 12

England appoints Tom Smith as their spin-bowling coach for this summer, with a home T20 World Cup and series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland on the horizon.

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