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Quiet week then... We'll be hosting a bonus episode of #AskGeorge later today, so fire your questions at @georgedobell.bsky.social 💬

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Am told he pipped Nikola Zigic and Scott Dann to the deal. Great scoop from @georgedobell.bsky.social

"I do see this competition being a catalyst, I think, for a brighter future in the state secondary school community." The Knight-Stokes Cup: The answer, a catalyst or just another competition? | ✒️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

Spoke to Ed Smith about what makes a good England national selector, ahead of the window to apply for the role closing tonight (wish me luck).

At a quite pleasant Hilton Hotel Bowl where Somerset have had two balls and removed two of Toby Albert's partners. Albert opening in the Championship for the first time since the end of the 2024 season.

Was initially hoped Wayne Madsen would return against Lancashire. And while that remains possible, it seems more likely that his return will be delayed until the end of the month.

Luis Reece is quite the guy. We spoke after he complete his century yesterday, and you won’t read many interviews this summer with more raw emotion.

Very strange day at Derby. Caleb Jewell left a ball through cover for four. It rained the second the final ball was bowled. OHD’s 19 overs were an ordeal. My report from day one 👇

"I bring no baggage, no cricket baggage whatsoever, and especially for this role, I think that is a really positive thing." Meet Emma White, the only female chief executive in county cricket | @nickhowson.bsky.social

Hopeful rather than bullish, Somerset's path to their holy grail is laden with obstacles | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

"It's not about being a Yorkshire player. It's about being a successful Yorkshire player. That's the kind of shift we wanted in terms of mentality." Yorkshire's mentality shift raises hopes of ending trophy drought | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

"I've got this year and one more, which will take me up to 40 years old. But I don't see myself stopping anytime soon." Adam Lyth on Yorkshire's bright future and FPL forfeits | @nickhowson.bsky.social

After some cruel World Cup final defeats in the recent past, this definitely wasn't one of them for New Zealand. Ricky Martin had a better day.

The year is 2026, and we’re still getting Born in the USA wrong.

"There is a painful irony that, only months after the future of the first-class counties was seemingly safeguarded for a generation, two of them have slipped into serious trouble" | @georgedobell.bsky.social READ HERE → tinyurl.com/m5y29w4x

"I was in the best form of my life" 💬 The county cricket cast-off eyeing West Indies | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

"No sooner has Joe Root conquered one personal mountain than he's been confronted by another" | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

A long-awaited Test hundred in Australia illuminated day one of the second Test and will end up, somewhat curiously, satisfying a certain group | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

Piece on TNT Sports’s Ashes coverage. Must do better.

"Maybe viewers need convincing, but there's plenty of cricket there. There's much more cricket than cycling, let's say, in my background." Rob Hatch's Ashes gig is not a leap into the unknown | @nickhowson.bsky.social

Suggestions that the vote on the men's domestic structure has been delayed are inaccurate. @georgedobell.bsky.social has the latest 👇

"Shambles" doping case, One Day Cup final glories and England misgivings... the ups and downs of Chris Wright | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

We're off at the Kia Oval with rain, thunder and lightning around with Surrey needing nine more wickets to win and re-establish their nine-point lead over Notts.

At the Kia Oval Invincibles Arena, where Rory Burns spent much of his 52 trying to get out, before picking out Zen Malik. Surrey four down after being inserted, but Warwickshire have been a bit wasteful.

"After finding all the answers to maintain their unbeaten start to the competition, it remains to be seen how much of a menace Worcestershire are in their pursuit of a first List A trophy since 2007" | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

Had a really interesting chat with Matt Parkinson after play. Here he talks about Kent's discipline after that eight-point penalty in the County Championship ⬇️

What next for Jack Leach, England's Mr Resilient? | 🖊️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

At Taunton, where with rain expected, West Indies are playing their part, falling to 4 for 3 in the first 21 balls.

"If you're going to lean into the way the competition mimics football's FA Cup, don't stop with the language" | @nickhowson.bsky.social

ECB Premier League umpire Em Dean is considering their future in cricket after the banning of transgender women from female competitions at all levels with immediate effect.

A very weird morning has ended with Lancashire scoring seven off the last delivery, declaring to set Derbyshire a very charitable 329 in 88 overs to win. Fascinating fourth innings in prospect.

At Old Trafford, where Keaton Jennings has followed standing down as Lancashire captain with his second-lowest score of the season. Out for just two. Derbyshire making things happen after choosing to bowl.

"I've just got to keep playing well, just to keep doing what I'm doing and forget it until I get there." Adam Lyth realistic as the race to 1,000 runs heats up | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

Simon Harmer has vehemently defended Essex's start to the County Championship season after just one win in their opening five matches | @nickhowson.bsky.social

"If the best and most effective business leaders are those who actively work towards making themselves unnecessary, then Sean Jarvis' proposed departure from Leicestershire can be viewed as a reflection of his success in transforming the club on and off the field" | @nickhowson.bsky.social

At Lord's, where it is not summer.

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Everything has fallen into place at the right time for the Hampshire seamer, who has enjoyed a fine start to the new County Championship season | ✍️ @nickhowson.bsky.social

Arrived at Grace Road for first v second in Division Two. Derbyshire choose to bowl first and Leicestershire open with Rehan Ahmed again. Fun.

Eleven months ago, Blair Tickner's wife, Sarah, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It cut short his spell with Derbyshire. But now he is back. We discussed perspective, toil, unfinished business, playing for his family, the Kookaburra and his New Zealand prospects.

"He is not quite as tall as Shoaib Bashir - but there's only an inch and a half in it - and not quite as quick. But he does have good control, he does gain some drift, and he does turn the ball." Jack Carson impresses but runs out of time | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Danni Wyatt-Hodge speaks to @nickfriend.bsky.social about Charlotte Edwards' appointment, criticism of England's fitness and Heather Knight's time in charge. READ HERE → tinyurl.com/zs2j3v6p

Busy start to the County Championship season with three days at Hampshire watching the Ben Brown era start with a win over Yorkshire and then a Josh Tongue-inspired Notts beat Durham at Trent Bridge on the final day… Reports and interviews from all four days ⬇️