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James Anderson Appointed Lancashire Captain For 2026 County Season
James Anderson: Lancashire Cricket on Friday appointed former England cricketer James Anderson as full-time County Championship captain ahead of the 2026 season.
After agreeing to a new one-year deal with the Red Rose in November, Anderson—who held the position temporarily during the 2025 season—will now assume the red-ball leadership permanently. The 43-year-old, England's all-time top wicket taker, retired from international cricket last year after making his Lancashire debut in 2002 and playing for the Red Rose throughout his domestic career.
“Captaining Lancashire for the first time last season was a huge privilege, and I’m honoured to take on the role full-time heading into the new season.
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Neser And Lehmann To Join Hampshire For Next Year’s County Championship
In Michael Neser: Australia duo Michael Neser and Jake Lehmann will join Hampshire for the 2026 County Championship season. Neser, fresh from taking a five-wicket haul in the recent Ashes win in Brisbane, is set to feature in the first six Championship matches before the T20 Blast.
Stewart To Resume Full-time Role As Surrey’s Director Of Cricket With Immediate Effect
ODI World Cup: Former England captain Alec Stewart will resume his full-time role as Surrey’s director of cricket after stepping back from it last year to care for his wife Lynn.
James Anderson Signs One-year Contract Extension With Lancashire
Rothesay County Championship: England pace legend James Anderson has committed to continuing his remarkable 25-year career through the 2026 season, signing a new one-year deal with Lancashire that will see him feature in both the County Championship and the Vitality Blast.
County Championships: Fergus O’Neill Commits To Nottinghamshire Until 2027
Bill Lawry Medals: Australian seamer Fergus O’Neill has signed a contract that will see him return to Trent Bridge during the 2026 and 2027 County Championship campaigns. O’Neill will play County Championship cricket for Nottinghamshire from April to June for both of the next two seasons.
Jonny Bairstow Signs Three-year Extension With Yorkshire
Yorkshire County Crickey Club: England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow signed a three-year contract extension with Yorkshire County Crickey Club on Thursday.
Migael Pretorius To Return To Somerset For 2026 Season On Multi-format Deal
Somerset County Cricket Club: South African all-rounder Migael Pretorius is set to return to the Cooper Associates County Ground in 2026 after signing a multi-format contract with Somerset County Cricket Club. The 30-year-old will be available for the entire duration of next season, the club confirmed in Taunton on Monday.
Unadkat To Feature For Sussex In Last Eight Rounds Of County Matches
Golf Club Ground: India’s left-arm fast-bowler Jaydev Unadkat will be turning out for Sussex in the last eight rounds of the 2026 County Championship season, said the club on Thursday.
Mark Wood Confident Of Attaining Full Fitness Ahead Of Ashes Opener
Wisden Cricket Weekly: Mark Wood has expressed that he is "quietly confident" of being fit and ready to feature in the first Ashes Test in Perth on November 21.
Yuzi Chahal, Conway Sign Up With Northamptonshire For 2026 Campaign
The County Ground: Indian legspinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been re-signed by Northamptonshire as an overseas player for their upcoming 2026 campaign. Chahal has committed to rejoining the Northants for the second part of their season, continuing to compete in the One-Day Cup and County Championship for a third straight summer. He has taken seven List A wickets and 44 first-class wickets with the team.
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Umpiring Great Dickie Bird Dies Aged 92
Yorkshire County Cricket Club: Legendary umpire Harold 'Dickie' Bird of England passed away in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, on Tuesday, aged 92. His long-time club, Yorkshire, confirmed his death on Tuesday morning, stating that he died peacefully at home.
Rahul Chahar Joins Surrey Squad For Hampshire Clash At Utilita Bowl
Rising Pune Supergiants: Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar has been named in Surrey’s squad for their upcoming County Championship fixture against Hampshire at the Utilita Bowl.
Washington Sundar Joins Hampshire For Final Two County Championship Rounds
Cooper Associates County Ground: India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has signed up with Hampshire for the final two rounds of the ongoing County Championship season, the club announced on Thursday.
Stokes Back In Training After Shoulder Injury Ahead Of Ashes Trip
ICC Champions Trophy: England have got a much-needed boost ahead of this year's Ashes series in Australia as Test skipper Ben Stokes has returned to training after his shoulder injury.
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