News for 'English County Championship'

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

England spinner Shoaib Bashir concedes 38 runs in an over

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The 20-year-old, playing for Worcestershire, was hit for five straight sixes by England teammate Dan Lawrence, playing for Surrey.

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Young Indian Stumper-Batter Set For County Stint

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has signed a short-team deal, subject to international clearance, with Nottinghamshire to play two county matches, the club said on Friday.

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Another match-winning show by Chahal!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

But Chahal was instrumental in breaking through Leicestershire's middle and lower order.

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

'Stint in county cricket will give Cheteshwar valuable experience'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Arvind Pujara, Cheteshwar Pujara's father, believes his son and Virat Kohli will bounce back.

Ashwin signs up with Yorkshire for county stint

Ashwin signs up with Yorkshire for county stint

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

It will be Ashwin's third county stint, having represented Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire in the past.

Pujara to play for Sussex during English summer

Pujara to play for Sussex during English summer

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Pujara will compete in both first-class and List A games for Sussex.

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Venkatesh Iyer joins Lancashire for a short stint

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

India and Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer on Friday joined Lancashire for a short stint

After ODI World Cup snub, Chahal signs up with Kent

After ODI World Cup snub, Chahal signs up with Kent

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Ignored by national selectors for the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming ODI World cup, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has signed up with English county side Kent to play three County Championship games.

On Dravid's advice, Arshdeep Singh joins Kent

On Dravid's advice, Arshdeep Singh joins Kent

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

To sharpen his red-ball skills, Indian seamer Arshdeep Singh will play for Kent in the upcoming English County season.

Siraj to play Warwickshire's last three county games

Siraj to play Warwickshire's last three county games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj will join the English county bandwagon as he gears up to play Warwickshire's last three first-class games in September.

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Set for India comeback, Saini to miss July county stint

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Navdeep Saini, who made a comeback to the Indian Test squad, will miss three matches for his English county side Worcestershire.

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Not pitch-perfect: Italy carry cricket hopes of soccer nation

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Italy are gearing up for their Twenty20 World Cup debut, hoping a strong showing next month will help the sport break into popular culture in a soccer-obsessed nation that does not have a natural cricket pitch.

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

County stint will keep me in good stead for England Test: Pujara

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara said his stint for Surrey will hold him in good stead when India takes on England in the one-off Test in July.

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Jaydev Unadkat to play for Sussex

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Left-arm India seamer Jaydev Unadkat will join his Saurashtra teammate Cheteshwar Pujara at Sussex for three games in the County Championship in September.

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rahane pulls out of county stint

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Australian Peter Handscomb will replace Rahane. Handscomb has extended his stay with the Foxes to feature in next month's Metro Bank One Day Cup.

England Test tour: Why India have edge

England Test tour: Why India have edge

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The five-match Test series will take place from June 20 to August 4, with matches scheduled at Headingley (Leeds), Edgbaston (Birmingham), Lord's and The Oval (London), and Old Trafford (Manchester).

Washington Sundar nearing full fitness, set to play for Lancashire

Washington Sundar nearing full fitness, set to play for Lancashire

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

India all-rounder Washington Sundar could make his debut in English county cricket this season, for Lancashire.

Chawla's all-round effort helps Somerset beat Surrey in County match

Chawla's all-round effort helps Somerset beat Surrey in County match

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Uttar Pradesh all-rounder Piyush Chawla continued his decent showing in the upper division of EnglishCounty Championship as his side Somerset beat Surrey by seven wickets to log home five points.

Akhtar's batting suprises PCB

Akhtar's batting suprises PCB

Rediff.com16 May 2004

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan expressed surprise that the fast bowler began playing so early in the English County Championship despite claims of injury.

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Delhi Capitals-Hampshire Deal: Meet The Midwife!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Hampshire became the first county championship club to be owned by an overseas franchise.

Varun Aaron to play for Durham county

Varun Aaron to play for Durham county

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

India fast bowler Varun Aaron will play for Durham in the remainder of the English county season. He becomes the second Indian this summer to play for a county club after promising batsman Cheteshwar Pujara joined Derbyshire.

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Pujara to play alongside Steve Smith before WTC final

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara will get a chance to sneak peek into Steve Smith's preparations ahead of the high-profile World Test Championship final, starting June 7, as the former Australian skipper gears up to play three English county games for Sussex this month.

Gill India's fifth youngest Test captain

Gill India's fifth youngest Test captain

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Star batter Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming five-match away series against England, signaling the start of a new era in Indian red-ball cricket.

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

Saini to play for Kent in England's domestic cricket season

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The Kent county has lavished praise on India's reserve pacer.

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Green returns from injury as Aus reveal WTC Final squad

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Skipper Pat Cummins, who missed the tour of Sri Lanka due to the birth of his second child in February and was also ruled out of the Champions Trophy campaign with an ankle injury, will take the reins against South Africa.

Rehman gets 12-week ban after positive cannabis test

Rehman gets 12-week ban after positive cannabis test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman was handed a 12-week ban by the England and Wales Cricket Board on Wednesday after returning positive for recreational drug cannabis in a test conducted during an English county match in August.

Harbhajan bowls Surrey to victory

Harbhajan bowls Surrey to victory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Harbhajan finished with a match haul of 11 for 91 as Surrey beat Kent by four wickets.

7 Indian players to play County cricket

7 Indian players to play County cricket

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Pujara already has a three-year contract with Yorkshire and is set to play there again.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Cheteshwar Pujara on fire with third century in County season

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara continued to thrive in the English County circuit

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Umesh Yadav signs for Essex

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Indian pacer Umesh Yadav has signed with Division One English County side Essex for the remainder of the 2023 championship.

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Has Sudharsan done enough for Test debut in England?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan continued his red-hot form in the Indian Premier League to lead the Orange Cap race for IPL's top scorer and stake his claim for a Test debut in India's tour of England later this year.

Agarkar raring to bowl with McGrath

Agarkar raring to bowl with McGrath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The Mumbai speedster said it will be a great experience bowling with the ace Aussie paceman.

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Ashwin's deal with Yorkshire called off

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The club also announced the termination of contracts for its other two overseas players, South African spinner Keshav Maharaj and West Indies batsman Nicholas Pooran.

Pujara continues good run; hits another ton for Sussex

Pujara continues good run; hits another ton for Sussex

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in the English County championship with a second successive hundred for Sussex against Worcestershire but could not prevent his team from being enforced the follow-on.

Mushtaq, Naved denied county NOC

Mushtaq, Naved denied county NOC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Former Pakistan Test players Mushtaq Ahmed and Rana Naved will be unable to fulfill their English county contracts after the Pakistan cricket authorities refused to grant them no objection certificates. Both players have signed for the rebel Indian Cricket League Twenty20 series.

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

'Australia's decision to not play warm-up games ahead of WTC final fraught with danger'

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.

Birthday boy Harbhajan Singh signs for County side Essex

Birthday boy Harbhajan Singh signs for County side Essex

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has signed a deal with the Essex County side to play in the second half of the English domestic season, the club said on Tuesday.

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Khaleel or Arshdeep? Who should fly to England for Tests?

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Both Arshdeep and Khaleel have previously featured in India's limited-overs squads.