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Senior correspondent at The Cricketer. Previously senior correspondent at ESPNcricinfo.
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The Englishman behind the revival of Marnus Labuschagne | ✍️
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The Englishman behind the revival of Marnus Labuschagne | The Cricketer
If Marnus Labuschagne goes on to play a key role in the Ashes, Australia may have an English coach to thank.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/englishman_behind_revival_marnus_labuschagne.html?t=638979485136177337
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Ex-England batter survives The Hundred coaching reshuffle
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Ian Bell: Ex-England batter survives The Hundred coaching reshuffle | The Cricketer
Ian Bell is set to continue his association with Edgbaston in a coaching capacity.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/the-hundred-premium/england_batter_survives_the_hundred_reshuffle.html?t=638979443793189141
6 days ago
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England central contracts: What does the 30-strong list say about the future? | The Cricketer
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England central contracts: What does the 30-strong list say about the future? | The Cricketer
GEORGE DOBELL: There is plenty of subtext accompanying the release of the 30 names who have been given either multi-year, 12-month or development deals
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/statement_intent_england_central_contracts_future.html?t=638978566138723897
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7 days ago
The Cricket Discipline Panel has sanctioned another male coach for inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues in the county game |
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Ben Silver: Ex-England and Yorkshire coach reprimanded and fined for improper conduct | The Cricketer
The Cricket Discipline Panel (CDP) has sanctioned another male coach for inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues in the county game.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/england_yorkshire_coach_reprimanded_fined_cricket_regulator_warning_shot.html?t=638978677154688600
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7 days ago
A statement of intent: What do England's central contracts say about the future? | ✍️
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England central contracts: What does the 30-strong list say about the future? | The Cricketer
GEORGE DOBELL: There is plenty of subtext accompanying the release of the 30 names who have been given either multi-year, 12-month or development deals
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/statement_intent_england_central_contracts_future.html?t=638978566138723897
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Halloween in Australia:
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16 days ago
"While the intervening years have, at times, been painful, they have also brought significant progress" | ✍️
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What progress has English cricket made since being rocked by racism allegations? | The Cricketer
GEORGE DOBELL reflects on the last five years and what the sport has done to clean its image, and learn from the mistakes of the past
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/premiumfeatures/what_progress_english_cricket_rocked_racism_allegations.html?t=638970785053816985
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Great to have Mark Church back with a new podcast and sidekick. Here's episode one of Church and Vickers. You just know it'll be terrific:
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Jonathan Trott to leave Afghanistan role | The Cricketer
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Jonathan Trott to leave Afghanistan role | The Cricketer
Jonathan Trott is set to leave his position as head coach of the Afghanistan team after the T20 World Cup at the start of next year
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international-premium/jonathan_trott_leave_afghanistan_role.html?t=638963111535196507
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Jonathan Trott to leave Afghanistan role | The Cricketer
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Jonathan Trott to leave Afghanistan role | The Cricketer
Jonathan Trott is set to leave his position as head coach of the Afghanistan team after the T20 World Cup at the start of next year
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/international-premium/jonathan_trott_leave_afghanistan_role.html?t=638963111535196507
25 days ago
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No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer
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No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer
There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee (PGC)
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/no_more_domestic_reviews_until_2029_chair_led_schedule_debate.html?t=638961416696367344
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27 days ago
There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee | 🖊️
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No more domestic reviews until 2029, says chair who led schedule debate | The Cricketer
There is unlikely to be another domestic review until 2029, according to the chair of the Professional Game Committee (PGC)
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/no_more_domestic_reviews_until_2029_chair_led_schedule_debate.html?t=638961393399968383
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Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another
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Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another
Most agreed the experiment had some merit, just as most agreed that, after three years, the conclusions were clear: the red Kookaburra ball isn't well suited to conditions in England and Wales
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/proposed_ditching_kookaburra_problem_creates_another.html?t=638955451157793401
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about 1 month ago
Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another | ✍️
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Proposed ditching of the Kookaburra solves one problem but creates another
Most agreed the experiment had some merit, just as most agreed that, after three years, the conclusions were clear: the red Kookaburra ball isn't well suited to conditions in England and Wales
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/proposed_ditching_kookaburra_problem_creates_another.html?t=638955430344180286
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Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour?
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Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? | The Cricketer
The men's Ashes Tests will be diminished should the fast bowler be absent for any or all of the series, but Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum surely won't mind reports around Cummins'fitness
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/pat_cummins_compromised_australia_captain_tip_scales_england_favour.html?t=638955275842196107
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about 1 month ago
Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? | ✍️
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Pat Cummins: Does a compromised Australia captain tip the scales in England's favour? | The Cricketer
The men's Ashes Tests will be diminished should the fast bowler be absent for any or all of the series, but Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum surely won't mind reports around Cummins'fitness
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/pat_cummins_compromised_australia_captain_tip_scales_england_favour.html?t=638955243867249435
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about 1 month ago
The overseas player market has grown desperately complex in recent times, with visa regulations and competition from other leagues and international cricket resulting in a situation described as "carnage" | ✍️
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Easing of visa rules triggers change in county overseas recruitment | The Cricketer
Counties will find it easier to sign - and retain - overseas players during the 2026 season due to a change in visa regulations.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/visa_rules_triggers_change_county_overseas_recruitment.html?t=638951115768634734
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about 1 month ago
"This is a different tactic. From a team which has made a point of doing things differently" ✍
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considers what role Will Jacks may have during the Ashes.
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Logical or mystifying? The factors behind Will Jacks' selection in England's Ashes squad
Liam Dawson, Jack Leach and Rehan Ahmed were overlooked as the backup to Shoaib Bashir. But the Surrey allrounder is more than merely an understudy
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/logical_mystifying_factors_will_jacks_england_ashes_squad.html?t=638950102121200589
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about 1 month ago
"There was a time when England used to select on the basis of 'multiple eyes, multiple times'. Now, it feels there's much of a hunch involved." Raw Lions squad compiled with development, rather than Ashes, in mind |
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Raw Lions squad compiled with development, rather than Ashes, in mind | The Cricketer
The England Lions squad selected for a winter tour to Australia isn't a reserve squad for the Ashes; it's a development squad with an eye for the future
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/england_lions_squad_development_rather_ashes.html?t=638948401112103506
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Happy birthday to my friend
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whose healthy diet remains an inspiration:
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about 1 month ago
"He's been a credit to his family, his county and his country. And, really, what more can any of us achieve?" Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career |
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Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | The Cricketer
Any team would be lucky to have Chris Woakes; he has been a credit to his family, his county and his country – and, really, what more can any of us achieve?
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/chris_woakes_selfless_hero_perfect_teammate_exemplary_career.html?t=638947555792743797
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Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | The Cricketer
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Chris Woakes: Selfless hero, perfect teammate, exemplary career | The Cricketer
Any team would be lucky to have Chris Woakes; he has been a credit to his family, his county and his country – and, really, what more can any of us achieve?
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/chris_woakes_selfless_hero_perfect_teammate_exemplary_career.html?t=638947556141742518
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about 2 months ago
"I don't think we should ever be happy with mid-table." Warwickshire aware of high expectations after solid, transitional season |
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Warwickshire aware of high expectations after solid, transitional season | The Cricketer
The club finished mid-table in the County Championship, reached the T20 Blast quarter-final and were knocked out in the One Day Cup group stage, meaning more will be expected from the team next year
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/warwickshire_aware_high_expectations_solid_transitional_season.html?t=638945781825196695
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about 2 months ago
"They have reminded us of the value of truly fast bowlers, the value of including spinners and the value of allrounders. They have a fine slip cordon, an excellent opening partnership and a collection of seamers who look dangerous in English conditions" |
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Nottinghamshire end bar-raising Division One campaign with crushing win | The Cricketer
Nottinghamshire ensured their title was celebrated with a win as they chased down just 18 runs in the fourth innings to earn a 10-wicket win over Warwickshire
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/nottinghamshire_bar_raising_division_one_campaign_crushing_win.html?t=638945080119525223
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Piece on ‘Three-Pete’ Moores: a good man and a good coach:
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
"On good days and bad, he has remained positive, unflappable and dignified. There's a lot to like about this Notts team, and a lot of that is because they have taken on the characteristics of their leader" | ✍️
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Peter Moores' transformative powers propel a united Nottinghamshire back to the summit | The Cricketer
From Haseeb Hameed to Kyle Verreynne, Mick Newell to Lisa Pursehouse, this is a title won not by individuals but by a talented collective
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/peter_moores_transformative_nottinghamshire_summit.html?t=638944221022520923
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Notts have just secured the County Championship title. Deserved it, too. It means Peter Moores has just become the first man to win the Champ title as head coach with three different first-class counties.
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Nottinghamshire have tightened their grip on the Championship title despite Dan Mousley's resistance | ✍️
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Nottinghamshire have been warned, but it is tough to see anything denying them now | The Cricketer
Mohammad Abbas and Brett Hutton took seven wickets between them, but the champions-elect will find it hard work in reply as they seek to wrap up the title
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/nottinghamshire_warned_tough_anything_denying.html?t=638943450296988802
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No certainties for Pope now | The Cricketer
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Rob Key declines to confirm key Ashes decision | The Cricketer
England's managing director Rob Key said that no firm decision has been made about whether Ollie Pope will bat at No.3 in the Ashes after his vice-captaincy was given to Harry Brook for the series
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/ashes-premium/rob_key_declines_confirm_ollie_pope_no3.html?t=638943415709693164
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Chris Woakes' international career would appear to be over with Rob Key admitting "he's not in our plans" |
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Rob Key explains Chris Woakes' omission from Ashes squad | The Cricketer
Chris Woakes' international career would appear to be over with Rob Key admitting he's not in our plans.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/rob_key_chris_woakes_ashes_squad.html?t=638943290375058208
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Chris Woakes' international career would appear to be over:
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Rob Key explains Chris Woakes' omission from Ashes squad | The Cricketer
Chris Woakes' international career would appear to be over with Rob Key admitting he's not in our plans.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/rob_key_chris_woakes_ashes_squad.html?t=638943281937250267
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Result of County Championship restructure vote confirms fixture list from 2026 |
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Result of County Championship restructure vote confirms fixture list from 2026 | The Cricketer
The first-class counties have rejected a proposal to change the structure of the domestic season, meaning each side will continue to play 14 County Championship matches a year.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/result_county_championship_restructure_vote_2026.html?t=638943139446506589
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about 2 months ago
"The way he plays his cricket is as a man who appreciates when he's on the field." From brink of retirement to Ashes tour anticipation, Josh Tongue has earned star billing |
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From brink of retirement to Ashes tour anticipation, Josh Tongue has earned star billing | The Cricketer
Tongue is the highest wicket-taker of the first-class summer and, underlining the sense that this has been a breakthrough year, the 54 he's taken is more than in the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/england-premium/from_brink_retirement_ashes_tour_anticipation_josh_tongue_earned_star_billing.html?t=638938992906706856
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Derbyshire attempting to lure prolific Pakistan seamer | The Cricketer
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Derbyshire attempting to lure prolific Pakistan seamer | The Cricketer
Derbyshire have offered Mohammad Abbas a generous deal in an attempt to lure him to the club
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/derbyshire_attempting_lure_prolific_pakistan_seamer.html?t=638938781361799090
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
"Some will tell you nobody cares about the Championship or that it only attracts one man and his dog. But if you saw the disappointment in Batty, the joy in Peter Moores or, indeed, the travelling Notts supporters, you would know that is nonsense" | ✍️
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A County Championship occasion laced with charm and quality puts its challenges in the shade | The Cricketer
Surrey and Nottinghamshire played out an engrossing four-day match, with the Division One title now destined to head back to Trent Bridge
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/county_championship_occasion_charm_quality_challenges_shade.html?t=638938167558026645
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A County Championship occasion laced with charm and quality puts its challenges in the shade | The Cricketer
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A County Championship occasion laced with charm and quality puts its challenges in the shade | The Cricketer
Surrey and Nottinghamshire played out an engrossing four-day match, with the Division One title now destined to head back to Trent Bridge
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/county_championship_occasion_charm_quality_challenges_shade.html?t=638938167837632976
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Reports men's domestic structure vote faces delay denied as timetable is explained |
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Reports men's domestic structure vote faces delay denied as timetable is explained | The Cricketer
The Professional Game Committee (PGC) have refuted reports that a vote on the future domestic schedule has been deferred.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/men_domestic_structure_vote_delay_timetable.html?t=638937998183913636
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Reports men's domestic structure vote faces delay torched as timetable is explained | The Cricketer
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Reports men's domestic structure vote faces delay torched as timetable is explained | The Cricketer
The Professional Game Committee (PGC) have refuted reports that a vote on the future domestic schedule has been deferred.
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/men_domestic_structure_vote_delay_timetable.html?t=638937981783653648
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
"The sides enter the final day here – with the forecast looking significantly better – with Surrey requiring another 249 to win. There's a long way to go, but they probably have their noses in front" | ✍️
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249 runs or 10 wickets: It all comes down to this | The Cricketer
An unbroken opening stand of 66 between Rory Burns and Dom Sibley has revived Surrey's hopes of victory in this crucial County Championship match against Nottinghamshire
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/249_runs_10_wickets_all_comes_down_this.html?t=638937290503437261
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Nottinghamshire lean on homegrown pair as they take control of title-decider | The Cricketer
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Nottinghamshire lean on homegrown pair as they take control of title-decider | The Cricketer
A seventh-wicket partnership between Lyndon James and Liam Patterson-White worth 91 put Nottinghamshire in charge of their crunch County Championship Division One clash against Surrey
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/nottinghamshire_homegrown_pair_control_title_decider.html?t=638936478319139852
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Nottinghamshire lean on homegrown pair as they take control of title-decider | 🖊️
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Nottinghamshire lean on homegrown pair as they take control of title-decider | The Cricketer
A seventh-wicket partnership between Lyndon James and Liam Patterson-White worth 91 put Nottinghamshire in charge of their crunch County Championship Division One clash against Surrey
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/nottinghamshire_homegrown_pair_control_title_decider.html?t=638936472514420635
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Anu Mohindru has now ‘stood down’. Jason Gallian is the Essex interim chair.
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
"You don't have to be a genius to work out the problem with the plan to enhance Super September with a grand finale to the Championship season" | ✍️
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Matt Fisher epitomises relentless Surrey as Nottinghamshire absorb the first punch | The Cricketer
Capped once by England in Test cricket, the former Yorkshire seamer ensured it was the reigning champions who emerged from day one of this virtual title decider with the upper hand
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/matt_fisher_relentless_surrey_nottinghamshire_absorb_first_punch.html?t=638935632702764992
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about 2 months ago
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‘It is chaos’:
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🤯 "It's Chaos!" - George Dobell SLAMS Lack Of CLARITY Over The 2026 English Domestic Schedule
YouTube video by talkSPORT Cricket
https://youtu.be/fiFeCJMT6fY?si=q-Wio8h2krOIozQ-
about 2 months ago
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Go Somerset Cricket Song
Stream Go Somerset Cricket Song by Charles Clive-Ponsonby-Fane on desktop and mobile. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud.
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about 2 months ago
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2 months ago
Mohindru, who has been chair of Essex CCC since October 2023, was found to have "knowingly misled" an interview panel when he applied for a tenancy |
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Outcome reached in hearing against Essex chair as club consider next steps | The Cricketer
Essex chair Anu Mohindru has been disbarred after a complaint of professional misconduct against him was upheld
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-cricket-premium/outcome_reached_hearing_against_essex_chair_club_consider_next_steps.html?t=638932970930474315
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2 months ago
The prospects of a change to the County Championship structure would appear to be hanging by a thread after a clear rejection of the plans by Nottinghamshire members |
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Nottinghamshire members reject County Championship proposal | The Cricketer
The prospects of a change to the County Championship structure would appear to be hanging by a thread after a clear rejection of the plans by Nottinghamshire members
https://www.thecricketer.com/Topics/county-championship-premium/nottinghamshire_members_reject_county_championship_proposal.html?t=638932714218602365
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The other votes - confidence votes in each committee member - were all won by the incumbents.
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