Countyscape

Cricket's glorious treasure house can sustain us in perilous times

There are more important innings to be played right now, but memories of the game will provide comfort for many

23-Mar-2020•Paul Edwards

Spotlight on ECB after floodlight failure

Holding an evening knockout fixture on a ground without floodlights betrays a lack of common sense. If the ECB is to back the 18-county structure for T20, it needs to take greater responsibility

15-Aug-2015•Freddie Wilde

Warks test rebrand loyalty

The news that Warwickshire will be known as Birmingham Bears in next season's T20 is another example of the muddled thinking that surrounds the format in England

09-Dec-2013•Tim Wigmore

The roller's return and other disappointments

In part two of ESPNcricinfo's awards for the 2013 county season, George Dobell looks at some alternative categories

04-Oct-2013•George Dobell

Durham locals produce stellar year

In part one of ESPNcricinfo's awards for the 2013 county season, George Dobell hails Durham's local influence

03-Oct-2013•George Dobell

Championship prices ignore economic reality

No one disputes that counties have bills to pay, but pricing policies for Championship cricket too often put off all but the most hardened fans

29-Apr-2013•Tim Wigmore

What is the matter with Essex?

Two matches into the Championship season and it is already time to ask 'What has gone wrong with Essex?'

22-Apr-2013•Tim Wigmore

Somerset could feel the strain

Somerset have a reputation for finishing second and, as their side ages, they may soon begin to wonder if their best chance of a trophy has gone

15-Apr-2013•Tim Wigmore

Let's enjoy the county bounty

The county season is about to start - time to stop the moaning and get excited

09-Apr-2013•Tim Wigmore

Rain, Bears and tears

There was joy and silverware for Warwickshire, Hampshire and Derbyshire at the end of a watery season that was also tinged with sadness. George Dobell hands out his awards

20-Sep-2012•George Dobell

A bad decision for English cricket

David Morgan will certainly leave his mark on the domestic game in England and Wales

11-Jan-2012•George Dobell

The winner is...

Another English domestic season has drawn to a close with silverware for Lancashire, Leicestershire, Surrey and Middlesex. George Dobell hands out his awards for 2011

23-Sep-2011•George Dobell

Loss of identity, but it's the new way

County cricket doesn't have a transfer system but it may not be far away as more players are being enticed to new clubs

10-Aug-2011•George Dobell

An uneven playing field

The ECB have agreed to end the English season early to open a window for the Champions League but is it right given they have no stake in the event?

20-Jul-2011•George Dobell

Not all well with Twenty20

The Friends Life t20 is well under way, but crowds are not flocking to the action which raises question about how the ECB have managed the format

18-Jun-2011•George Dobell

Shankargate: how did it happen?

A look into Adrian Shankar's past, and at Northamptonshire's success

02-Jun-2011•George Dobell

Are you sitting uncomfortably?

A curious signing by Nottinghamshire and an impending court case for Giles Clarke have left some tricky questions needing answers

05-May-2011•George Dobell

Youth flourishes, but where's the experience?

It's been a thrilling start to the county season, but do the fluctuating standards and performances suggest an underlying weakness in the competition?

20-Apr-2011•George Dobell

The good, the bad, the ugly

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

20-Sep-2010•George Dobell

Kent fight for survival

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

02-Sep-2010•George Dobell

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