County Championship

Yorkshire claim 2014 County Championship title

Yorkshire claimed their first County Championship crown in 13 years, and only their second in 44 years, as they beat Nottinghamshire by an innings and 152 runs at Trent Bridge.

Adam Lyth, Craig Cachopa And Derbyshire Impress

We round-up the latest action from the LV= County Championship, including Adam Lyth’s first-day century for Yorkshire, as well as the rest of the county cricket news. Lyth Keeps Knocking On England’s Door Adam Lyth, Ryan Sidebottom and Andrew Gale have each starred for Yorkshire on the opening three days of their LV= County Championship […]

LVCCD1 REVIEW: Nottinghamshire new leaders after huge run chase

Nottinghamshire are leaders of Division One of the LV= County Championship - at least until tomorrow when Yorkshire’s match against Sussex reaches its conclusion - after beating fellow title hopefuls Middlesex in a high-scoring contest at Trent Bridge.

LVCC PREVIEW: Maxwell To Start For Hampshire Against Worcestershire

There are some tasty matches in the tenth round of the LV= County Championship which kicks off tomorrow. Yorkshire host Nottinghamshire as they look to overhaul Middlesex at the top of Division One, while Division Two leaders Hampshire and Worcestershire face off at New Road. We preview all the fixtures.

LVCC REVIEW: Middlesex on top as rain brings eight draws

A rain-soaked eighth round of matches in the LV= County Championship predictably saw all eight games end in draws. Middlesex therefore continue to lead the way in Division One despite not bowling a ball during their match against Sussex. Somerset and Yorkshire remain tied on points with 80 apiece.

LVCC REVIEW: It’s Yorkshire and Hampshire who set early pace

With the first batch of LV= County Championship matches now complete, it is Yorkshire and Hampshire who lead the way in the respective divisions as attention now turns to the opening NatWest T20 Blast matches.