County players agree sizeable pay cuts
18 English county sides have agreed to take ‘maximum reductions’ in their base salaries after accepting a ‘support package’ from the English Cricket Board and the country’s Professional Cricketers’ Association.
‘I learned to be a lot more attacking’ – Kleinveldt
Former Northamptonshire all-rounder Rory Kleinveldt says County Cricket made him a more attacking bowler as he calls time on his career in England, writes KHALID MOHIDIN.
Abbott, Steyn destroy Somerset
Kyle Abbott outshone Dale Steyn as the Hampshire duo teamed up in a dominating six-wicket victory against Somerset in the County Championship.
Morkel’s six enhances status
Morne Morkel took six wickets in a thrilling win for Surrey over Lancashire and enhanced his status as a cutting-edge leader.
Morkel returns to action
Morne Morkel bowled seven overs for Surrey’s seconds as he returned to action for the first time since being injured in the fourth Test against Australia in early April.
Amla, Rossouw back Vince’s 201
Rilee Rossouw picked up the baton from his fallen comrade Hashim Amla to save Hampshire from defeat against Somerset at Taunton in the County Championship.
Slow, solid and steady in the County Championship
It was a mixed bag for South African players on the County circuit, with the promise of much to come in the next three days.
Amla fights to the last
Hashim Amla’s determined ton was a labour in vain as Hampshire went down fighting to Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.
Viljoen shows batting prowess
Hardus Viljoen stood out with the bat, scoring a half-century for Derbyshire on an adequate day one for the Saffas in round two of the County Championship.
Wiese’s all-round performance
David Wiese took 4-56 and scored his 10th first-class ton in Sussex’s draw against Warwickshire in the first round of the 2018 County Championship season.
Abbott shows early form
Kyle Abbott enhanced his all-round credentials as he helped Hampshire to a 196-run win over Worcestershire in the opening County cricket match in Southampton.
Counties turn to Saffas
On 20 April, the Proteas openers Aiden Markram and Dean Elgar will walk out to take guard: Markram for Durham and Elgar for Surrey.
Markram signs for Durham
Proteas opener Aiden Markram is to play the early part of the English County season with Durham, home last year to Stephen Cook.
Harmer stars as Essex remain unbeaten
Simon Harmer put in an all-round performance to ensure an unbeaten title-winning campaign for Essex in Division One of the County Championship.
Harmer’s sublime 9-95
Simon Harmer captured a magnificent 9-95 in Middlesex’s second innings to lead Essex to an emphatic innings and 34-run victory on Thursday.
