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England all-rounder Ben Stokes rules himself out of T20 World Cup
England all-rounder Ben Stokes rules himself out of the T20 World Cup later this year.
Apr 2, 10:11
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New England captain Ben Stokes breaks County Championship sixes record
Ben Stokes, who has recently been appointed as the new England Test captain, hits a record-breaking 17 sixes in a County Championship game against Worcestershire.
May 6, 16:36
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Ben Stokes enjoys successful return from injury as Durham beat Birmingham
Joe Root top-scored with 49 as he helped Yorkshire to a 39-run triumph over Derbyshire Falcons.
Jun 20, 19:01
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Cricket roundup: David Bedingham half-century leads Durham to win
Ian Cockbain's unbeaten 62 helped Gloucestershire see off Middlesex.
Jun 17, 23:58
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Oliver Hannon-Dalby inspires Warwickshire to victory over Derbyshire
Durham and Leicestershire also wrapped up victories on day three.
Jun 5, 22:03
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David Bedingham hits century as Durham on top against Worcestershire
Dan Ibrahim is one of only two 16-year-old's to score a half-century in the Championship.
Jun 4, 20:21
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Cricket roundup: Joe Root out cheaply as Sussex seize upper hand against Yorkshire
Yorkshire were dismissed for 150 having been 60 without loss.
Apr 22, 20:26
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Cricket roundup: Scott Borthwick hits century against Essex
Essex fell apart on the opening day of their County Championship clash with Durham.
Apr 15, 20:27
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Yorkshire lose again without four key players
Matthew Fisher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Josh Poysden and David Willey all missed out for a second consecutive game.
Sep 16, 22:40
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Former England seamer Graham Onions announces retirement
Graham Onions took 723 wickets in 192 first-class outings during a 16-year career that started at home county Durham.
Sep 4, 14:24
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Keaton Jennings stars as Lancashire overcome Durham
The former England Test batsman hit 10 fours and three sixes at Chester-le-Street.
Aug 27, 21:16
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Cricket roundup: Ben Foakes stars for Surrey against Kent
Sir Alastair Cook and Haseeb Hameed hit fifties for Essex and Nottinghamshire respectively.
Aug 23, 21:47
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Cricket roundup: Dawid Malan stars as Yorkshire beat Derbyshire
The England left-hander scored 145 as the hosts made 280 for four on the opening day.
Aug 15, 19:18
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Fynn Hudson-Prentice guides Derbyshire to last-ball win over Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire chased down 365 for victory.
Aug 4, 19:49
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A closer look at the 18 clubs battling for inaugural Bob Willis Trophy
The campaign was meant to start in April.
Jul 31, 16:52
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The Captain's Log with Durham's Ned Eckersley
The Captain's Log with Durham's Ned Eckersley
Mar 27, 13:40