County Cricket 2010 / Features

The good, the bad, the ugly

Sep 19, 2010: In his final column of the 2010 season, George Dobell looks back over six months of action and hands out his awards

It's a sad, mad yet glad season

Sep 15, 2010: Corruption and allegations may have soured this English summer but the success of youngsters on the county circuit warms the heart

Middlesex v Worcestershire, County Championship, Lord's, 3rd day

Shah v the pavilion

Sep 9, 2010: Middlesex's 16-year veteran says goodbye to the home of cricket with a century and some pointed celebrations

Kent fight for survival

Sep 2, 2010: It has been known for a long time that Kent are in financial trouble, but the club insist the future is bright as the chairman dips into his own pocket

Mutiny at Grace Road

Aug 26, 2010: Leicestershire have been plunged into crisis with the players and management wanting Neil Davidson to resign. It's a messy situation, as is the structure for next year's county season

Hampshire v Somerset, Friends Provident t20 final, Rose Bowl

Manic Saturday

Aug 14, 2010: Oompa-Loompas, stormtroopers, bananas, bobsledders and McEnroe fans, all watched the Twenty20 final at Rose Bowl

Something stirring down south?

Aug 12, 2010: Surrey began the season amid much ridicule, but does their recent form mean Chris Adams has got it right? Meanwhile, Monty is showing the form that made him a premier international spinner

Amateurs show their value

Jul 29, 2010: As the counties face crucial decisions about the game's structure, many are struggling to stay afloat, although the Unicorns have shown money isn't everything

England are shining but is anyone watching?

Jul 4, 2010: So they beat the old enemy, but did anyone notice in the noise of the football and the tennis?

Sussex v Middlesex, Friends Provident t20, Hove

Ticket confusion, and super entertainment

Jul 2, 2010: This fan dared to support Middlesex at Hove. A good thing the rowdy young fans sledging the visiting side didn't get hold of her

Two ways to rebuild a county

Jul 1, 2010: A perfect mid-summer day at Chesterfield belies the problems that face Derbyshire and Surrey. Yet, could there be hope for two teams with vastly different resources

Lessons from the county scene

Jun 17, 2010: County chief executives on the lessons learned from the season to date

Friends Provident t20 2010

Adam Gilchrist comes full circle

Jun 14, 2010: When Adam Gilchrist takes the field against Glamorgan at Old Deer Park on June 15, he will be returning to the ground where he played as a teenager for Richmond more than 20 years ago

Pitching it right?

Jun 3, 2010: With the County Championship about to take a break for Twenty20, a look at what has been a fascinating opening to the season

Beware the new rules

Apr 27, 2010: Tighter regulations on overseas players gives young British cricketers more opportunities, but is that the blessing it seems?

So what if there's 40-over cricket?

Apr 21, 2010: An abbreviated format may not provide enough of a canvas for greatness to be displayed, but cricket is about entertainment foremost

Oh for a spot of fixing

Apr 16, 2010: Some bowlers are accused of involvement in irregularities; for others there's no such excuse. And who knew bookies watched county cricket?

Heading to the abyss?

Apr 12, 2010: Despite starting in fine weather and with a round of exciting matches change seems inevitable in English domestic cricket. But it won't be for the better

Odds on a quick fix

Apr 12, 2010: Maybe fixing is what county cricket needs, what?

Surrey v Derbyshire, County Championship, Divison 2, The Oval

Sunny at The Oval

Apr 9, 2010: The season opener in London minus the cold and rain? Can't be missed