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- 1County cricket 2026 awards hand out praise and criticism●County cricket 2026 awards: the good, the bad and the best man
The Guardian has published its County cricket 2026 awards, a year-end review running through the good, the bad and the best performances of the English domestic season. The piece names standout players and moments while also criticising the weaker aspects of the county game, giving fans a talking point as the season is assessed.
- 2Ryan Campbell promoted to Durham director of cricket▼Ryan Campbell steps up as Durham director of cricket following promotion
Ryan Campbell has been promoted to director of cricket at Durham, stepping up within the county's cricket hierarchy. The appointment, reported by ESPNcricinfo, means the former Australia wicketkeeper and Netherlands coach will now oversee the club's cricketing operations and strategy. It marks a new chapter for Campbell in English domestic cricket, with Durham looking to build on recent seasons.
- 3County cricket upstages the Hundred amid England turmoil▼County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard | Ali Martin
Guardian cricket writer Ali Martin argues that the Hundred was pushed to the margins of the English summer, with county cricket's enduring appeal and the turmoil surrounding England's national side dominating attention instead. The piece suggests the short-form competition has become a sideshow while fans and media focus on the traditional county game and questions over England's direction.
- 4Warwickshire win County Championship after beating Leicestershire▼Warwickshire clinch County Championship title with victory over Leicestershire
Warwickshire have won the County Championship title after securing a victory over Leicestershire, clinching England's domestic first-class cricket championship. The result seals the top prize in the English county season, and fans are celebrating the club's triumph over their Midlands rivals.
- 5Tom Abell hits 307 as Somerset draw with Surrey▼County Championship: Tom Abell scores 307 in Somerset's draw with Surrey
Somerset captain Tom Abell scored 307 runs against Surrey in a drawn County Championship match. The triple-century is a standout individual performance in English domestic cricket, drawing attention from fans and pundits for its rarity and the endurance required to reach the mark at first-class level.
- 6Warwickshire win the County Championship●Congrats Warwickshire for winning the # cricket # CountyChampionship . Pleased for no-longer-MiniMurts Ethan Bamber.
Warwickshire have won the English County Championship, drawing congratulations from cricket followers. Alongside praise for the team's title triumph, supporters singled out Ethan Bamber, the former England Under-19s and Middlesex seamer, with one fan noting affectionately that he is no longer the junior 'Mini' of his nickname and expressing pleasure at his success.
- 7County cricket fans turn to end-of-season review●Right, # cricket season's over, time to tuck into the latest # CountyCricketMatters .
With the English domestic cricket season finished, fans of the county game are turning their attention to the latest edition of County Cricket Matters, a publication dedicated to the sport at county level. Supporters are sharing the release as a way to keep up with the game during the off-season months.
- 8Dean Elgar leads Essex fightback against Glamorgan▼County Championship: Dean Elgar leads Essex fightback v Glamorgan
Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar anchored an Essex fightback against Glamorgan in the County Championship, batting his side back into contention after early trouble. The former Test opener's innings is the main talking point of the match, with coverage focusing on his continued impact in English domestic cricket since retiring from international duty.
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Welsh cricket county Glamorgan have secured their best ever finish in Division One, with the club welcoming the milestone result. The achievement marks a high point in the county's history at the top tier of English domestic cricket, and fans are celebrating what many see as a breakthrough season for the side.