Essex players make hot meals for ‘incredible’ NHS staff
Essex players help prepare hot meals for NHS staff treating patients in hospital with coronavirus.
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Michael Neser: Australia seamer’s contract at Surrey cancelled
Surrey cancel the contract of Australia seamer Michael Neser after the start of the County Championship season is delayed.
Former Glamorgan all-rounder Walker, 84, dies
Peter Walker: Glamorgan all-rounder who played three times for England against South Africa in 1960.
Edgbaston to become drive-through coronavirus test centre
The Edgbaston site in Birmingham will become a drive-through centre for NHS workers.
Tom Harrison: ECB pledges £60m amid ‘biggest challenge in its history’
The England and Wales Cricket Board is facing the “biggest challenge in its history” as it pledges £60m of support to counties and grassroots clubs.
‘It’s a case of trying to give something back’ – ex-England player Clarke becomes NHS volunteer
Surrey and former England all-rounder Rikki Clarke becomes one of 750,000 NHS Volunteer Responders.
Lancashire chairman Hodgkiss dies after contracting coronavirus
Lancashire chairman David Hodgkiss dies at the age of 71 after contracting coronavirus.
Alastair Cook says cancelling County Championship may be best option
Essex star says condensed campaign would be less ‘meaningful’Coronavirus – latest updates | See all our coverageFormer England captain Alastair Cook says he would rather the County Championship was not played at all this season than attempting to hold …
Glos opener Hammond extends contract until 2022
Gloucestershire batsman Miles Hammond extends his contract with the county until the end of the 2022 season.
County season delayed until at least 28 May
The start of the domestic season is delayed by at least seven weeks because of the coronavirus crisis.
Counties hope 2020 cricket season can still take place despite disruption
ECB has produced a range of contingency plans for the summer£50m strategic infrastructure fund may be used to ease cashflowThe 18 first-class counties are awaiting guidance from the England and Wales Cricket Board amid cautious optimism the 2020 season…
Colin Ackermann: Leicestershire batsman replaces Paul Horton as captain
Leicestershire batsman Colin Ackermann will captain the side in all three formats from this season.
County Championship under threat if domestic cricket season is curtailed
ECB desperate to ensure The Hundred goes ahead as plannedRoyal London Cup may also be delayed or cut from scheduleEnglish cricket is braced for a delayed start to the season and a possible crunching down of competitions as the sport tries to salvage it…
Coronavirus: ECB and county bosses to discuss rescheduling cricket season
The possible rescheduling of the cricketing summer amid the coronavirus outbreak is to be discussed by the ECB and county bosses.
Karen Rothery: Leicestershire chief executive leaves Grace Road role
Karen Rothery leaves her role as Leicestershire chief executive after less than a year with the Championship Division Two club.