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  County Championship - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The County Championship is the domestic first class cricket competition in the United Kingdom, mainly in England.
The official County Championship began in 1890, before which unofficial championships were contested.
The county championship works on a points system, the winner being the team with most points in the first division.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/County_cricket   (615 words)

  
 Leicestershire County Cricket Club - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Leicestershire County Cricket Club, cricket club formed in 1879, whose home ground and headquarters are at the County Ground, Grace Road, in...
Essex County Cricket Club, cricket club formed in 1876, whose home ground and headquarters are at the County Ground in Chelmsford.
Yorkshire County Cricket Club, cricket club formed in 1863, whose home ground and headquarters are at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.
uk.encarta.msn.com /Leicestershire_County_Cricket_Club.html   (173 words)

  
 Hampshire County Cricket Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hampshire County Cricket Club (HCCC) is a first-class cricket club based in the south of England.
Hampshire first played first-class cricket in 1864, and first competed in the County Championship in 1895, the sixth year in which the Championship was held.
Durham was the first of the other centres to put forward a claim for international status, building the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, which has played host to Test matches between England and Zimbabwe in 2003, and England and Bangladesh in 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hampshire_County_Cricket_Club   (641 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Sport | Cricket
Big debate: David Fulton and Nick Knight dispute the effect the one-day county scene is having on the national side.
County Championship: Ed Smith gave Middlesex a chance of avoiding relegation with a century knock against Notts.
County Championship: Durham will have to endure relegation jitters after a woeful batting performance against Hampshire.
sport.guardian.co.uk /cricket   (329 words)

  
 CNN/SI - Cricket - County cricket competition faces overhaul - Tuesday July 07, 1998 02:23 PM
MacLaurin put the county cricket competition under scrutiny Tuesday, just 12 hours after England narrowly avoided another loss to South Africa at Old Trafford.
MacLaurin told the Express newspaper Tuesday that cricket was not in crisis despite low crowd attendances and the national team's performances.
County cricket officials rejected moves to revamp the four-day game 12 months ago but MacLaurin wants a special meeting of all 18 counties to discuss the changes to the competition format.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /cricket/news/1998/07/07/county_overhaul   (397 words)

  
 Cork County Cricket Club :: - Founded 1874, Mardyke, Cork
With one week remaining in the Cork 20 over league Cork County A have successfully won the League and Cup double for 2006.
The Cork County 1st XI to face UCC in the Munster Senior League at the Mardyke on Saturday, 26th August, is as follows:
The Cork County Senior XI to face Limerick in the Senior League on Saturday at the Mardyke is as follows:
corkcountycricketclub.com   (239 words)

  
 ECB COUNTY CRICKET
Domestic Cricket in England/Wales needs a much more radical restructuring but that will only result from much deeper and wiser research,analysis and investment than is the wont of ECB and its 'controllers'-The First Class Forum.
Minor Counties of which there are 19 plus Wales play a championship split in two divisions East and West with a grand final to decide the Champion County.
The 38 County Competition was born out of the former MCC KO Trophy for Minor County Clubs and the old NCA County KO Competition which included Scottish Regions.
www.worldcricketcentre.co.uk /countycricket   (609 words)

  
 Indian bowlers should play County cricket
If the Indian cricket management is professional enough, it must monitor the activities of the players during the coming break of three months.
With hardly any domestic cricket, the selectors have a challenging task to see the form of the players before selecting the next team.
The English County circuit may be an answer for our bowlers to show commitment to their cricket.
www.rediff.com /cricket/2005/apr/20srinath.htm   (810 words)

  
 Indiatimes - Cricket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Ganguly is scheduled to leave for England on June 15 for his third season in English County cricket as a replacement for Chris Rogers, who has got a call-up for Australia 'A'.
"I enjoy playing county cricket and my experience on the last two occasions was good," said Ganguly, who has been discarded from the Indian team.
The cricketer said his favourite team was soccer powerhouse Brazil.
cricket.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1621236.cms   (317 words)

  
 World Wide Cricket - Yorkshire County Cricket Club News
Cricket Director David Byas said the Club would now be strong enough to make a real attempt to win the County Championship next summer after promotion from Division 2.
Figures Director of Cricket David Byas believes aren't enough to claim the position of 1st team keeper.
Somerset's were unable to forcing a second successive Frizzell County Championship victory as they were frustrated by the weather with only 25 minutes of play possible against unbeaten Yorkshire on the final day at Taunton.
www.worldwidecricket.com /English_Domestic_Teams/Yorkshire/Yorkshire.htm   (494 words)

  
 Lake County Cricket Cup - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Abbott Cricket Cup tournament is conducted every year in July.
The tournament is conducted on tennis balls from Pakistan, that are specially made for tape ball cricket.
We put 2 coats of tape on these balls to make them heavier and use them for the tournament.
tournament.chicagocricket.org /tournament/home.aspx   (150 words)

  
 cricmania - News: Cricket-Vaughan needs more county cricket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Michael Vaughan, seen here in February 2006, admitted he would need more county cricket to build up his fitness after coming through Yorkshire's four-day match against Hampshire.
SYDNEY (AFP) - Justin Langer says his hunger to retrieve cricket's Ashes from England later this year is akin to a raging inferno.
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) - The International Cricket Council said forensic tests may be conducted on the ball used in the controversial Oval Test to ensure a fair hearing for Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.
www.cricmania.com /cricket/afpNews/index/user/us03/ref/060603220904.j9f04pup.html   (652 words)

  
 BBC - Essex Sport - Essex Cricket
Essex County Cricket Club moved to the County Ground in Chelmsford in 1966.
Essex first won the County Championship and the Benson & Hedges Cup in 1979.
Or brush up on those cricket terms or teach non-addicts about the beautiful game.
www.bbc.co.uk /essex/sport/clubs/essex_cricket/2004/essex_county_cricket_index.shtml   (95 words)

  
 Cricket in Coventry and Warwickshire
An evening of chuckles was had by all as one of cricket’s great characters entertained the Royal Spa Centre with his tales.
Tim Munton, Warwickshire County Cricket Club's former Captain, has written to the Club requesting permission to talk to other Counties regarding his future playing career.
Warwickshire County Cricket Club is pleased to announce that former South African team coach, Bob Woolmer has signed a three-year contract to return to Edgbaston as Director of Coaching from January 2000.
www.cwn.org.uk /sport/cricket   (261 words)

  
 CCCC Chittenden County Cricket Club
Chittenden County Cricket Club, commonly known as CCCC, is located in Colchester, Vermont.
It is true that Hiking, Skiing and Snowboarding sound like typical Vermont Sports, but believe it or not some cricket fanatics in the area have made cricket possible in the Green Mountain State too.
Columbas Cricket Club got lucky as this game was cancelled (called-off) after the first innings due to rain.
www.cricketvermont.com   (452 words)

  
 County Cricket Manager 2002
County Cricket Manager 2002 is a Shareware game currently under development by Phil Carty.
County Cricket Manager aims to emulate the success of past games such as International Cricket Captain and strive towards the standard set by games such as Championship Manager.
New young talent from across the globe is also generated at the start of each season.
www.cricketgames.com /games/shareware/ccm2002   (240 words)

  
 Hertfordshire County Cricket Association
All pages dealing with 2006 cricket will be archived at the end of Sept. ALL final reports MUST be entered by 30th Sept. please.
After three highly successful years as County Welfare Officer, Roger Hawkins has indicated his wish to resign from this position before the start of next season.
This is that all players who have not reached the age of 18 must wear helmets for batting and standing up as wicket keepers in ALL Herts County organised matches.
www.hertscricket.org /index.asp   (313 words)

  
 Colchester & East Essex Cricket Club
It's a great place to play cricket, next to the River Colne, with ample parking for the family, giving easy access to the shops and the other superb amenities of Colchester town.
Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club are affiliated to the Essex County Cricket Board and play in the Shepherd Neame Essex Cricket League of which they were one of the 'Founder Members'.
The ground hosts Essex County Cricket Club during the season usually for a four day game and one Sunday game during the Essex Cricket Festival.
www.colchestercricket.org   (269 words)

  
 World Wide Cricket - Latest County cricket news and scores   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf will start the season with the club, but Rudolph will not now be replacing him in mid-May as originally planned.Rudolph, meanwhile, said he was "desperately disappointed" to miss out on the chance to play for Derbyshire.
The 24-year-old, who played two Tests and 17 one-day internationals between 2003-4, is currently touring with the England A team in the West Indies.
After winning the Cricket Writer's Club Young Cricketer of the Year award in 2002, Clarke soon made his international debut, but has failed to make an impression, averaging less than ten in one-day games and taking only 10 wickets.
www.worldwidecricket.com /International_Teams/England/County_Teams_1.htm   (547 words)

  
 County Hall Cricket Club - Hertford
If so, County Hall are on the look out for new players for the coming 2006 season.
C.H.C.C. is family club that enjoys a game of cricket with a good social side to go with it.
If you are interested in playing or simply attending one of our social events, please email Paul Jenkins pauljwales@hotmail.com for further details.
www.countyhallcc.co.uk   (267 words)

  
 Indiatimes - Cricket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
NEW DELHI, May 26: India discard Ashish Nehra is considering playing for an English county to work his way back to form before staking claim for a recall to the national squad.
The left-handed seamer, who last played for India in Zimbabwe in 2005, is in talks with two county clubs and a deal is expected to be finalised soon, it is learnt.
The Delhi paceman has resumed playing competitive cricket after an eight-month injury lay off following a successful treatment in Australia under Steve Saunders, a pelvic specialist.
cricket.indiatimes.com /articleshow/1572448.cms   (159 words)

  
 What is happening in county cricket? - Latest News from Cricket365.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
He is included in a 15-man squad, but Ollie Rayner is overlooked despite making a century on his debut in the drawn tour match.
The fast bowler - who recently recovered from a shin injury - returned to first-class cricket against Nottinghamshire last week, but did not bowl in the second innings and was overlooked by England for the second Test against Sri Lanka.
Director of cricket Steve Rhodes is unlikely to make any changes to the side that triumphed at the Brit Oval, with Nadeem Malik expected to be named 12th man.
www.cricket365.com /news/story_19998.shtml   (651 words)

  
 VAAS DOUBTS RETURN TO COUNTY CRICKET: Sporting Life - Cricket | England v Pakistan Live, NatWest Series Live, Liverpool ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Vaas, named man of the series after Sri Lanka wrapped up a 2-0 win over the West Indies, said: "I am not sure whether I will play county cricket the next year or again as it is my concern for Sri Lanka cricket.
He said: "I think county cricket is very good for a batsman to play, you can get a lot of opportunities and also learn a lot of things.
But for a fast bowler it is not an easy job and I reckon a stint of two to three months is OK with the rest.
www.sportinglife.com /cricket/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=cricket/05/07/25/CRICKET_Sri_Lanka_Vaas.html   (335 words)

  
 No bar on county cricket ahead of Ashes - Cricket - Sport - theage.com.au
He said the selectors were neither concerned about shielding players from English eyes nor hatching plans to use the county season for Australian players such as young paceman Shaun Tait to try to work out some of the English batsmen.
The list of Australian players to play county cricket this year has yet to be completed, but champion leg spinner Shane Warne, fast bowlers Nathan Bracken and Jason Gillespie and batsmen Brad Hodge and Phil Jaques have already signed up.
Hohns said the break would be good for the players, most of whom have not had time away from cricket since before the start of last year's Ashes series.
www.theage.com.au /news/cricket/no-bar-on-county-cricket-ahead-of-ashes/2006/03/03/1141191852254.html   (662 words)

  
 Hamilton retires from County Cricket || Down by the Riverside - Unofficial Durham Cricket News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hamilton joined Durham County Cricket Club for the 2004 season but only played in six national league games this season.
He spent part of the summer on loan to Scotland and was part of the Scotland squad that won the ICC Trophy in Ireland.
The ICC Trophy victory meant that Scotland will play in the ICC Cricket World Cup in the West Indies in 2007, something that Gavin will be keen to be part of.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s86/st81956.htm?fromrss=1   (255 words)

  
 Lancashire County Cricket Club - Official Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
After all, the players in the current squad are within reach of achieving something which so many other Lancashire players, including some of cricket's greatest names, dreamed of but never saw come to reality.
Mal Loye wants to concentrate on dragging Lancashire to safety in Pro40 League Division One rather than focus on the issue of international selection.
LANCASHIRE bid for glory this weekend in the under 13 girls County Championship final against Kent at Loughborough University.
www.lccc.co.uk   (150 words)

  
 Middlesex County Cricket Club Official Website, Latest Results, MCCC News & Merchandise UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Middlesex County Cricket Club Official Website, Latest Results, MCCC News & Merchandise UK Director of Cricket & Captain after Middlesex v Pakistan abandonment
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced the major match schedule for the 2007 season.
Find information on The Crusaders, online cricket coaching, Middlesex County Cricket scores and Cricket Academy.
www.middlesexccc.com   (181 words)

  
 Somerset County Cricket Club | About SCCC | Corporate Opportunities
The Recreation Ground is a wonderful setting for a Cricket Festival.
This attractive ground is a ten-minute walk from the railway station and only a couple of minutes into the city centre itself.
Copyright Somerset County Cricket Club and Premium TV Ltd. Pictures courtesy of Empics.
www.somersetcountycc.premiumtv.co.uk /page/BathCricketFestival/0,,11333,00.html   (208 words)

  
 What is going on in county cricket? - Latest News from Cricket365.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Durham made a solid start to their first innings against county champions Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge on Wednesday.
On day one of the Liverpool Victoria County Championship match, Durham cruised to 31 without loss after 11 overs, with Jon Lewis and Jimmy Maher standing firm.
In Division Two, Derbyshire eased to 42 without loss in the 12th over against Leicestershire at the County Ground, where Michael di Venuto reached 28.
www.cricket365.com /news/story_19940.shtml   (229 words)

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