"I've enjoyed my time training with the squad, and I'm excited to contribute over the first part of the season."

Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell have been issued with a 'caution notice' by the Cricket Regulator following events in Wellington.

Another red-ball summer for Jimmy 🐐

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"We made a very strong offer to keep him beyond 2026... but he's decided the time is right to move on and pursue an opportunity elsewhere."

Sussex head coach Paul Farbrace will leave the embattled county at the end of the season.

"I've been incredibly fortunate to play county cricket for 25 years. It's been a huge part of my life."

"I didn't do enough to stake a claim. All they've said to me is go away and make sure you come back strong this season and stake a claim." Not for the first time in his career, Sam Cook begins the season firmly on the England radar | @oscarress.bsky.social

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"It's a once-you-get-over-30 tweak."

"My heart's saying definitely, my head's like it'll be a massive challenge."

"After some turbulence off the field, things are coming together on it for Yorkshire, who should cement themselves as a settled Division One outfit this season."

"It is testament to Worcestershire's remarkable resilience that, despite all the challenges, they go into the 2026 season as trophy holders" | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

"I pictured it as, well, if you have one more year like that, you're out of the game." From the depths of his disappointment with England, James Bracey has rebuilt himself: only seven players have scored more runs in the last two years | @nickfriend.bsky.social

The ECB are considering bringing in profit and sustainability rules to prevent more first-class counties falling into financial trouble | @georgedobell.bsky.social

"A mere 24 hours after landing in England for his stint at Essex, Wiaan Mulder is already eyeing up a return later in the season" | 🖊️ @oscarress.bsky.social

Troubled Middlesex handed Hundred money blow | @georgedobell.bsky.social

"Warwickshire go into the 2026 season with their most realistic hopes of challenging for the Championship trophy since they won it in 2021" | @georgedobell.bsky.social

"Her composure with the ball will add real depth to our bowling attack and support our ambitions to build on last year's success."

England clarify involvement in Six Nations competition | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Injury replacement trial confirmed for 2026 county season | @nickfriend.bsky.social

"Paul Farbrace has faced big challenges in his coaching career but this could be the biggest yet" | ✒️ @huwzat.bsky.social

"We are currently assessing our options with regard to potential replacement players and their availability."

Having already pulled Sussex through tricky times, Tom Haines is well-prepared for the job at hand | ✍️ @huwzat.bsky.social

"From hunted to hunters." Alec Stewart's return boosts Surrey's bid to regain title | 🖊️ @oscarress.bsky.social

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"The club has been poorly led for too long" 💬 Middlesex greats call for change in open letter | @georgedobell.bsky.social

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"He's had a brilliant few years and showed during the Ashes that he can perform on the biggest stage."

"It's having that fine balance and looking at the wickets that were in Aus the last couple of years, they were greenish and did nip around."

Somerset have challenged Thomas Rew to live up to the hype and back up his impressive winter, during which he served notice of his undoubted talent | @nickhowson.bsky.social

Chloe Skelton has signed a new two-year contract extension at Somerset ✍️

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Hampshire have confirmed they have signed Codi Yusuf as a second overseas replacement.

Reece Topley: Liam Livingstone was "kind" about England management | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Can Nottinghamshire do it again? 🤔

"To have the chance to lead the lads again is something I'm really proud of."

"It might seem counterintuitive that someone on the cusp of international honours has dropped down from the county champions to Division Two, but Harrison looks like a candidate for England in the near future."

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It was reported that overseas signing, Beyers Swanepoel, left South Africa's One Day Cup final early to catch a flight to the UK.

"The acquisition of Harrison was probably the domestic signing of the close-season."

South Australia have won back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time in their history.

"It isn't feasible for Kent Cricket to run a single-ground model." New chief executive Michael Wilshaw explains the relationship between Canterbury and Beckenham, why there aren't plans to purchase the latter and being financially prudent | @nickfriend.bsky.social

"There have been false dawns before at Derbyshire, but this season appears to be as good an opportunity as ever to back up Arthur's unwavering belief with some significant, long-awaited on-field success" | @oscarress.bsky.social

A well-balanced batting lineup, youngsters coming through and experience with the ball, all the tools are there to distract from off-the-field turmoil | @nickfriend.bsky.social

"To finish it off that way was pretty cool."

Leicestershire wounded ahead of daunting top-flight return | @nickhowson.bsky.social

Russell Domingo starts life as his best mate's successor | ✍️@oscarress.bsky.social

Lancashire target promotion with James Anderson at the helm

"Despite hitting rock bottom in the Championship last year, there are reasons to be positive about Kent's prospects this campaign."