County Championship

James Tomlinson signs Hampshire contract extension

Hampshire fast-bowler James Tomlinson has signed a one-year contract extension at the Club which will keep him at The Ageas Bowl until the end of the 2015 season. Tomlinson’s contract was due to expire at the end of next season, but the 31-year old has now committed his future to the county for the foreseeable future.

Wayne Madsen commits his future to Derbyshire

Despite interest from other counties, Wayne Madsen has signed a three-year contract extension with Derbyshire County Cricket Club. The 29-year-old skipper and two-time Player of the Year is now committed to the Club until the conclusion of the 2016 season.

Alex Hales poised for IPL riches after agreeing Nottinghamshire compromise

Alex Hales has agreed a compromise with Nottinghamshire which will allow him to cash in on the Indian Premier League providing he secures a top bracket contract worth in excess of $400,000 per year. Hales has signed an extension to his Trent Bridge contract until 2016 following talks with Mick Newell, Nottinghamshire’s Director of Cricket, […]

Derbyshire prepare to bounce straight back with new contracts for young trio

Relegated Derbyshire are already planning their return to the Championship top tier by announcing they have offered contracts to a trio of young Academy graduates. While Greg Cork and Jonathan Marsden have signed summer contracts for the 2014 season, Ben Slater has also been offered a one year deal.

Moeen Ali named Professional Cricketers’ Association Player of the Year

Moeen Ali was named the Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) Player of the Year for 2013 last night. The Worcestershire all-rounder was the leading scorer in the LV County Championship and has been selected on England’s Performance Programme squad to tour Australia this winter.

Phil Jaques heads back to Oz as Will Smith joins Hampshire

Former Australian international Phil Jaques has not had his contract renewed by Yorkshire. The 34-year-old who has played for the English county for the last two seasons will instead pursue a coaching in Sydney with his club side Sutherland.