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Championship hopefuls @SomersetCCC frustrated by @YorkshireCCC with no wickets falling in the opening session.
Yorkshire’s lead now well over 200 with 4 wickets still to fall.
Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
Yorkshire’s lead now well over 200 with 4 wickets still to fall.
Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
September 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Championship hopefuls @SomersetCCC frustrated by @YorkshireCCC with no wickets falling in the opening session.
Yorkshire’s lead now well over 200 with 4 wickets still to fall.
Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
Yorkshire’s lead now well over 200 with 4 wickets still to fall.
Commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
The Division One side breached pitch regulations in their victory over Glamorgan in August.
The points penalty was imposed by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel midway through their penultimate match of the season, dropping the Foxes to the bottom of the table.
The points penalty was imposed by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel midway through their penultimate match of the season, dropping the Foxes to the bottom of the table.
September 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The Division One side breached pitch regulations in their victory over Glamorgan in August.
The points penalty was imposed by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel midway through their penultimate match of the season, dropping the Foxes to the bottom of the table.
The points penalty was imposed by the independent Cricket Discipline Panel midway through their penultimate match of the season, dropping the Foxes to the bottom of the table.
Hugely significant day @CountyChamp.
3rd place
@WarwickshireCCC chasing 133 to beat struggling @EssexCricket.
Leaders @SomersetCCC among the wickets at Headingley, but 2nd place Notts being frustrated @SussexCCC.
5 Sports Extra. 2 & 3 for commentary
#bbccricket
3rd place
@WarwickshireCCC chasing 133 to beat struggling @EssexCricket.
Leaders @SomersetCCC among the wickets at Headingley, but 2nd place Notts being frustrated @SussexCCC.
5 Sports Extra. 2 & 3 for commentary
#bbccricket
September 16, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Hugely significant day @CountyChamp.
3rd place
@WarwickshireCCC chasing 133 to beat struggling @EssexCricket.
Leaders @SomersetCCC among the wickets at Headingley, but 2nd place Notts being frustrated @SussexCCC.
5 Sports Extra. 2 & 3 for commentary
#bbccricket
3rd place
@WarwickshireCCC chasing 133 to beat struggling @EssexCricket.
Leaders @SomersetCCC among the wickets at Headingley, but 2nd place Notts being frustrated @SussexCCC.
5 Sports Extra. 2 & 3 for commentary
#bbccricket
An incredible 123 wickets fell on an astonishing opening day of the penultimate round of @CountyChamp games.
The title race is wide open.
Follow all the action on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
The title race is wide open.
Follow all the action on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
September 16, 2026 at 9:50 AM
An incredible 123 wickets fell on an astonishing opening day of the penultimate round of @CountyChamp games.
The title race is wide open.
Follow all the action on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
The title race is wide open.
Follow all the action on 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2 & 3.
#bbccricket
ECB Chair Richard Thompson speaks about there being no men's Ashes Test match in the North next year. 🗣️
September 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
ECB Chair Richard Thompson speaks about there being no men's Ashes Test match in the North next year. 🗣️
A crushing victory for England who continue their superb white-ball summer 🏴
September 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
A crushing victory for England who continue their superb white-ball summer 🏴
England's former red-ball captain is in awe of England's current white-ball captain 🤝
September 15, 2026 at 7:36 PM
England's former red-ball captain is in awe of England's current white-ball captain 🤝
England love playing in Southampton - three of their five highest-ever innings totals have been on this ground 🤯
September 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
England love playing in Southampton - three of their five highest-ever innings totals have been on this ground 🤯
A simply ridiculous century from Harry Brook 🤯
It's the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.
It's the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.
September 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A simply ridiculous century from Harry Brook 🤯
It's the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.
It's the joint-second fastest hundred by an Englishman in a T20I.
Four more wickets would have seen a record - it's been an exciting start to the round! 😮
September 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Four more wickets would have seen a record - it's been an exciting start to the round! 😮
Our opening attack at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton for the 1st T20 between England & Sri Lanka.
@finnysteve & @melissagstory
5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
@finnysteve & @melissagstory
5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
September 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Our opening attack at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton for the 1st T20 between England & Sri Lanka.
@finnysteve & @melissagstory
5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
@finnysteve & @melissagstory
5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
A proud evening for Aneurin Donald who makes his England debut at the age of 29, receiving his cap from Kevin Pietersen 👏
September 15, 2026 at 6:06 PM
A proud evening for Aneurin Donald who makes his England debut at the age of 29, receiving his cap from Kevin Pietersen 👏
Sri Lanka win the toss & put England into bat for the 1st T20.
Commentary on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds NOW.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
Commentary on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds NOW.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
September 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Sri Lanka win the toss & put England into bat for the 1st T20.
Commentary on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds NOW.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
Commentary on 5 Sports Extra & @BBCSounds NOW.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
Two weeks remain. Three teams battling for the title.
The County Championship is approaching a fascinating finale.
As ever, every ball is live on the BBC. Join us on 5 Sports Extra channels and the @BBCSport app.
The County Championship is approaching a fascinating finale.
As ever, every ball is live on the BBC. Join us on 5 Sports Extra channels and the @BBCSport app.
September 15, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Two weeks remain. Three teams battling for the title.
The County Championship is approaching a fascinating finale.
As ever, every ball is live on the BBC. Join us on 5 Sports Extra channels and the @BBCSport app.
The County Championship is approaching a fascinating finale.
As ever, every ball is live on the BBC. Join us on 5 Sports Extra channels and the @BBCSport app.
Bumper day of live cricket @BBCSounds.
Commentary from the penultimate round of games @CountyChamp with coverage of the top 3 sides on 5 Sports Extra, 2 & 3.
Then from 6.15pm it’s @englandcricket v @OfficialSLC in the 1st T20.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
Commentary from the penultimate round of games @CountyChamp with coverage of the top 3 sides on 5 Sports Extra, 2 & 3.
Then from 6.15pm it’s @englandcricket v @OfficialSLC in the 1st T20.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
September 15, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Bumper day of live cricket @BBCSounds.
Commentary from the penultimate round of games @CountyChamp with coverage of the top 3 sides on 5 Sports Extra, 2 & 3.
Then from 6.15pm it’s @englandcricket v @OfficialSLC in the 1st T20.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
Commentary from the penultimate round of games @CountyChamp with coverage of the top 3 sides on 5 Sports Extra, 2 & 3.
Then from 6.15pm it’s @englandcricket v @OfficialSLC in the 1st T20.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
TMS PODCAST: McCullum - I want to be challenged by KP.
We hear from @Bazmccullum on the arrival of @KP24 as specialist mentor.
Plus @MichaelVaughan, @philtufnell & @finnysteve &
@ECB_cricket Club Champions @bushcricket.
👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p9mwnl
#bbccricket
We hear from @Bazmccullum on the arrival of @KP24 as specialist mentor.
Plus @MichaelVaughan, @philtufnell & @finnysteve &
@ECB_cricket Club Champions @bushcricket.
👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p9mwnl
#bbccricket
September 14, 2026 at 11:05 PM
TMS PODCAST: McCullum - I want to be challenged by KP.
We hear from @Bazmccullum on the arrival of @KP24 as specialist mentor.
Plus @MichaelVaughan, @philtufnell & @finnysteve &
@ECB_cricket Club Champions @bushcricket.
👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p9mwnl
#bbccricket
We hear from @Bazmccullum on the arrival of @KP24 as specialist mentor.
Plus @MichaelVaughan, @philtufnell & @finnysteve &
@ECB_cricket Club Champions @bushcricket.
👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0p9mwnl
#bbccricket
The standards Brendon McCullum expects from England's white ball players are crystal clear 👊
September 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The standards Brendon McCullum expects from England's white ball players are crystal clear 👊
"The energy he's brought has been immense."💥
England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum says it is healthy for appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to want to challenge his methods.
England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum says it is healthy for appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to want to challenge his methods.
September 14, 2026 at 4:06 PM
"The energy he's brought has been immense."💥
England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum says it is healthy for appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to want to challenge his methods.
England white-ball head coach Brendon McCullum says it is healthy for appointed mentor Kevin Pietersen to want to challenge his methods.
England have named their starting XI for white-ball series against Sri Lanka with Aneurin Donald making his debut. 🙌
September 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
England have named their starting XI for white-ball series against Sri Lanka with Aneurin Donald making his debut. 🙌
Aneurin Donald will make his @englandcricket debut opening with @josbuttler for the 1st T20 against Sri Lanka.
@JofraArcher is rested with Sonny Baker playing at his home ground.
Commentary from 6.15pm tomorrow night @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
@JofraArcher is rested with Sonny Baker playing at his home ground.
Commentary from 6.15pm tomorrow night @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
September 14, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Aneurin Donald will make his @englandcricket debut opening with @josbuttler for the 1st T20 against Sri Lanka.
@JofraArcher is rested with Sonny Baker playing at his home ground.
Commentary from 6.15pm tomorrow night @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
@JofraArcher is rested with Sonny Baker playing at his home ground.
Commentary from 6.15pm tomorrow night @BBCSounds.
#bbccricket #ENGvSL
"What pleased me most is they've stayed fit." 💪
Sir Alastair Cook praises England's bowlers 🙌
Sir Alastair Cook praises England's bowlers 🙌
September 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
"What pleased me most is they've stayed fit." 💪
Sir Alastair Cook praises England's bowlers 🙌
Sir Alastair Cook praises England's bowlers 🙌
“We’re in a nice place to build something special” ⭐️
Joe Root reflects on his first few Tests back as England captain.
Joe Root reflects on his first few Tests back as England captain.
September 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
“We’re in a nice place to build something special” ⭐️
Joe Root reflects on his first few Tests back as England captain.
Joe Root reflects on his first few Tests back as England captain.
What a summer it's been for Ollie Robinson ❤️👶
September 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
What a summer it's been for Ollie Robinson ❤️👶
After a wobbly start, England get the job done on day four, beating Pakistan by 8 wickets at Edgbaston to bring the Test summer to a close.
September 12, 2026 at 12:20 PM
After a wobbly start, England get the job done on day four, beating Pakistan by 8 wickets at Edgbaston to bring the Test summer to a close.
A lovely moment before play as Shan Masood brought out Azan Awais to get some batting advice from Sir Alastair Cook ❤️
September 12, 2026 at 10:19 AM
A lovely moment before play as Shan Masood brought out Azan Awais to get some batting advice from Sir Alastair Cook ❤️