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Noah Thain Enters Record Books As First Injury Substitute In English County Cricket

Noah Thain Enters Record Books As First Injury Substitute In English County Cricket

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Essex all-rounder Noah Thain became the first injury substitute in county cricket, replacing injured captain Tom Westley in a match against Hampshire.

English county cricketers under ICC scanner

English county cricketers under ICC scanner

Rediff.com31 May 2013

More than 20 English county cricketers and two umpires are being questioned by anti-corruption detectives as part of the ICC's match-fixing investigation.

Sudharsan, Shaw struggle in English county cricket

Sudharsan, Shaw struggle in English county cricket

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sai Sudharsan and Prithvi Shaw failed to get big scores in their English county games for Surrey and Northamptonshire respectively.

Suthar Shines For Warwickshire; Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul In County Cricket

Suthar Shines For Warwickshire; Claims Maiden Five-Wicket Haul In County Cricket

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

Indian spin bowler Manav Suthar achieved his maiden five-wicket haul for Warwickshire against Somerset in the English County Championship.

Ignored by India, Kuldeep gets big County deal

Ignored by India, Kuldeep gets big County deal

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav has signed an eight-game deal with Yorkshire for the ongoing English county season, participating in both the Metro Bank One Day Cup and the Rothesay County Championship. Concurrently, uncapped Indian all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma made an impressive debut for Hampshire, taking three wickets in a one-day match against Yorkshire.

After IPL snub Pujara returns to English county cricket

After IPL snub Pujara returns to English county cricket

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

India test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara has signed for a second stint with English county Yorkshire to prepare for his national side's tour of the country later this year.

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Can IPL cash save struggling English county clubs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The sale of equity in the eight franchises of The Hundred is expected to raise approximately 520 million pounds, a part of which would be shared with the county clubs.

Yuzi On Fire In County Cricket

Yuzi On Fire In County Cricket

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

On his English county cricket debut, the leg-spinner recorded his career-best match figures of 9 for 99 to help Northamptonshire beat Derbyshire.

English County cricket to start on August 1: ECB

English County cricket to start on August 1: ECB

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday gave the go-ahead for professional men's county cricket to start its season on August 1. The men's County Championship was initially scheduled to begin on April 12, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaughan on how English county cricket can cut costs

Vaughan on how English county cricket can cut costs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said ECB should consider shortening the County Championship this season along with scrapping of overseas recruits for the next two years to reduce costs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has already suspended all cricket activities till July 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected more than three million people globally.

T20 fever hits English county cricket

T20 fever hits English county cricket

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

England's county clubs are preparing to cash in on the rapid explosion of Twenty20 in the wake of the successful launch of the Indian Premier League.

Sai Kishore to play for English county side Surrey

Sai Kishore to play for English county side Surrey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

R Sai Kishore has signed up with Surrey to play two Division One matches in the English County Championship later this month.

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Injury ends Umesh's stint in English county cricket

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

India pacer Umesh Yadav is rehabilitating at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after suffering a thigh muscle injury while playing for English country side Middlesex against Gloucestershire last month.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma joins Hampshire for One-Day Cup

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma joins Hampshire for One-Day Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma has been signed by English county Hampshire for the upcoming One-Day Cup. The move was facilitated by the GMR Group, which co-owns both teams. Sharma, known for his explosive batting and record-breaking T20 fifty, will bring his power-hitting skills to the 50-over domestic tournament in England.

Five ICL players denied English county registratio

Five ICL players denied English county registratio

Rediff.com22 Mar 2008

A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board said applications for registration from Wavell Hinds (West Indies), Johannes van der Wath (South Africa), Andrew Hall (South Africa), Hamish Marshall (New Zealand) and Justin Kemp (South Africa had been rejected.

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

Abbott quits internationals to play in English county cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The South Africa fast bowler said he had made the difficult decision to sign a four-year contract with Hampshire to ensure his financial security.

County cricket helping me: Ganguly

County cricket helping me: Ganguly

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

India skipper Sourav Ganguly expressed confidence that the experience with Glamorgan would help him regain lost touch with the willow.

Suthar shines for Warwickshire with three-wicket haul against Yorkshire

Suthar shines for Warwickshire with three-wicket haul against Yorkshire

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Fresh from a memorable Test debut for India, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar made an immediate impact in county cricket, claiming two wickets on his Warwickshire debut against Yorkshire on day one of the County Championship Division One in Scarborough.

Indian to head Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Indian to head Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Professor Nathu Puri, listed by the Daily Telegraph among the 20 wealthiest Asians in Britain, has been appointed president of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. He becomes the first Indian to hold such a post.

Karun Nair to play county cricket with Northamptonshire

Karun Nair to play county cricket with Northamptonshire

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Nair is only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple-hundred for India in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in December 2016, scoring an unbeaten 303 in his third Test against England in Chennai.

BCCI warning to English counties

BCCI warning to English counties

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

BCCI president Sharad Pawar said English counties -- expected to participate in the Champions League -- are free to include players connected with unofficial ICL in their teams but BCCI would have the last laugh when it comes to a final decision.

Pujara signs up with English county Gloucestershire

Pujara signs up with English county Gloucestershire

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The club took into consideration Pujara's ability to bat for long periods.

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.

Manav Suthar Signs For Warwickshire After Stunning Test Debut

Manav Suthar Signs For Warwickshire After Stunning Test Debut

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

After a dream debut in the one-off Test against Afghanistan recently, India spinner Manav Suthar signed a short-term deal with English county side Warwickshire.

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.

'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.

Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for remainder of season

Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for remainder of season

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India spinner Sai Kishore has signed a six-match deal with English county side Gloucestershire for the remainder of the season.

English counties losing players to IPL

English counties losing players to IPL

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Chief executives of the 18 English cricket counties feel it will become harder to attract foreign players to England.

Gambhir to play for English county side Essex Eagles

Gambhir to play for English county side Essex Eagles

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

In his bid to make a comeback into the Indian team, senior opener Gautam Gambhir will be plying his trade for the English county side Essex for the remainder of the English domestic season representing them in first-class as well as Pro-40 matches.

Remembering Garry Sobers: The Greatest Cricketer Ever

Remembering Garry Sobers: The Greatest Cricketer Ever

Rediff.com18 Jul 2026

Sir Garfield Sobers, widely considered the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, passed away just days before his 90th birthday, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy that included a significant connection with India both on and off the field.

Sir Garfield Sobers leaves behind an unmatched cricket legacy

Sir Garfield Sobers leaves behind an unmatched cricket legacy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Sobers excelled at many sports, including soccer and basketball, but cricket was his passion. His first memories of the sport were of playing in the road or on the beach, aged eight.

Shaw set for English county stint after Duleep Trophy

Shaw set for English county stint after Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Prithvi Shaw will be plying his trade for English county side Northamptonshire after finishing his Duleep Trophy engagements later this month.

Bumrah should not run after county cricket: Akram

Bumrah should not run after county cricket: Akram

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Wasim Akram believes the someone like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn't exhaust himself by playing in the English county

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Should Cheteshwar Pujara play county cricket?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

"I would like those who are not playing IPL, especially Pujara, to go and play county cricket in England. He would encounter different types of wickets especially in April and May which will give good experience and exposure," Azhar said.

Coronavirus puts Vihari's county cricket plans on hold

Coronavirus puts Vihari's county cricket plans on hold

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Hanuma Vihari wanted to utilise the summer months playing county cricket in England but the COVID-19 pandemic has put paid to the India all-rounder's plans for the time being.

South Asian Cricket's Impact In Britain Showcased At Lord's

South Asian Cricket's Impact In Britain Showcased At Lord's

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A new exhibition highlighting the significant impact of the South Asian community on cricket in Britain has opened at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Museum at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Is Kohli right to skip Afghanistan Test and play county cricket?

Is Kohli right to skip Afghanistan Test and play county cricket?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Former India skipper Dilip Vengsakar supported Virat Kohli's decision to prefer a stint in English county cricket over next month's one-off Test against Afghanistan to prepare for the challenging tour of England.

Pujara slams maiden century in county cricket

Pujara slams maiden century in county cricket

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Cheteshwar Pujara scored the 27th first-class century of his career and the first one in county cricket as Derbyshire seized the initiative against Leicestershire in a Division Two encounter in Derby.