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A triumph against the odds

A triumph against the odds

With no money and no major home ground, Lancashire battled against the tide to secure their first Championship title in 77 years

16-Sep-2011•Andrew McGlashan

Scrapping their way into the semis

Scrapping their way into the semis

It's grand when you can watch a game without the aid of Alexandre Dumas, isn't it?

30-Aug-2011•Paul Oxenbury

The eternal squatter

The eternal squatter

After more than 20 years on the county circuit, Paul Nixon is leaving the game on a high

29-Aug-2011•Nagraj Gollapudi

Grounded Buttler confident he can succeed

Grounded Buttler confident he can succeed

Jos Buttler's thoughtful manner is at odds with the dynamic, explosive brand of batting that has turned heads on the county scene for the last two seasons and has now led to further honours in the international arena

26-Aug-2011•Liam Brickhill

County cricket should be celebrated

County cricket should be celebrated

It's only fair that the county game receives some of the praise for its part in England's success story. The Championship to provide the foundations for the international side

26-Aug-2011•George Dobell

A travesty of a pitch inspection

A travesty of a pitch inspection

The guiding principle of Law 7 with regard to pitch preparation is simple: conditions should be as similar as possible for both sides throughout the match - and there can be no argument that this has not been achieved

24-Jul-2011•Jane Cable

'The game is in a bit of a mess, really'

'The game is in a bit of a mess, really'

As we pass the halfway point of the county year, George Dobell talks to four county coaches about the key features of the season so far

08-Jul-2011•George Dobell

No carnage and no Mexican Wave

No carnage and no Mexican Wave

Pollard disappointed, but there was a Dilscoop, and sitting at The Oval on a summer's evening is its own reward

01-Jul-2011•Andy Ryan

'This is our summer'

'This is our summer'

The Railways ditched and the queues were long, but Kent and Surrey's fans enjoyed the cricket and dealt with all the inconveniences with humour

27-Jun-2011•Stuart Croll

A case of mistaken identity

A case of mistaken identity

Lime-green clothing can confuse one, can't it? And who's more fun - fans of Surrey or Essex?

14-Jun-2011•Stuart Croll

When Caesar was booed

When Caesar was booed

And other tales from the rained-out game between Surrey and Glamorgan

11-Jun-2011•Stuart Croll

Viva Vaasy

Viva Vaasy

The county championship's off to a good start, and there are even snazzy new hand dryers in the toilets at The Oval

11-Apr-2011•James Adams-Pace

Late-starter Dernbach catching up

Late-starter Dernbach catching up

It took many by surprise when Jade Dernbach was called into England's World Cup squad, but his development over the last 12 months has been rapid and he's eager for more honours

07-Apr-2011•Andrew McGlashan

Championship a source of strength

Championship a source of strength

Another English begins under the cloud of financial problems, scheduling issues and strange qualification rules. But despite it all, the Championship can be an enthralling competition

07-Apr-2011•George Dobell

Sidebottom back where it all began

Sidebottom back where it all began

Last season Ryan Sidebottom played a key role in Nottinghamshire's Championship success but he is now aiming to end his career back with his Yorkshire roots

06-Apr-2011•Jon Culley

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