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- 1County cricket 2026 awards handed out with mixed verdicts●County cricket 2026 awards: the good, the bad and the best man
The Guardian has published its 2026 County Championship awards, recognising the best performers of the English domestic cricket season while also highlighting disappointments and controversies under the banner of 'the good, the bad and the best man'. The end-of-season roundup names standout players and less successful stories from across the counties.
- 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.
- 3Warwickshire 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.
- 4The Hundred becomes the undercard in a summer of county pride and England chaos▼County pride and England chaos relegated Hundred to summer undercard | Ali Martin
Ali Martin argues in the Guardian that the Hundred was overshadowed this English summer, relegated to an undercard role while county cricket's fortunes and the ongoing turmoil around the England setup dominated attention. The piece frames the competition's struggles for prominence against a backdrop of domestic pride and international disorder in the sport.
- 5Warwickshire 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.
- 6Tom 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.
- 7Dean 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.
- 8County cricket fans turn to end-of-season discussion●Right, # cricket season's over, time to tuck into the latest # CountyCricketMatters .
With the English county cricket season finished, cricket followers are turning their attention to a new edition of CountyCricketMatters, a regular discussion roundup for the sport's domestic game. It is a moment for reflection on the season just gone and a look ahead to the winter ahead, as fans of the county game keep the conversation going between seasons.
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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.