New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Yorkshire County Cricket Club have secured the services of Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson as an overseas signing for the opening phase of the 2026 County Championship season. The 29-year-old pacer will feature in the initial block of red-ball fixtures, strengthening Yorkshire’s pace attack as they aim to mount a strong early challenge. Richardson will reunite with fellow Western Australian teammates Sam Whiteman and AJ Tye, who are also part of the county’s o…
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London, Jan 21 (IANS) Former England and Worcestershire left-arm spinner Norman Gifford has died at the age of 85 after a long illness, the England Cricket Board confirmed on Wednesday.Gifford was a key player during Worcestershire’s golden era, helping the team win the County Championship in 1964 and 1965. He later took charge as captain, leading Worcestershire to the County Championship title in 1974 and the Sunday League crown in 1971.At the international level, Gifford played for England i…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) English County Cricket Club, Kent, have signed South Africa’s spin-bowling all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy for the majority of the 2026 county season, the club announced on Monday.Muthusamy will feature in the entire 20-over campaign and is also available for eight County Championship matches. He will join the club on May 22 for the start of the T20 Blast and will remain with them until the end of the season.”I’m looking forward to the challenge of playing County Champ…