Inter-county cricket matches are known to have been played since the early 18th century, involving teams that are representative of the historic counties of England and Wales. Since the late 19th century, there have been two county championship competitions played at different levels: the County Championship, a first-class competition which currently involves eighteen first-class county clubs; and the Minor Counties Championship, which currently involves nineteen English county clubs and one club that is representative of several Welsh counties.
History
County cricket started in the eighteenth century, the earliest known inter-county match being played in 1709, though an official County Championship was not instituted until 1890. Having already been badly hit by the Seven Years' War, county cricket ceased altogether during the Napoleonic Wars and there was a period from 1797 to 1824 during which no inter-county matches took place.
Development of county cricket
Inter-county cricket was popular throughout the 18th century, although the best team, such as Kent in the 1740s or Hampshire in the days of the famous Hambledon Club, was usually acknowledged as such by being matched against All-England. The most successful county teams were Hampshire, Kent, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. There was, however, often a crossover between town and county with some strong local clubs tending at times to represent a whole county. Examples are London, which often played against county teams and was in some respects almost a county club in itself; Slindon, which was for a few years in the 1740s effectively representative of Sussex as a county; Dartford, sometimes representative of Kent; and the Hambledon Club, certainly representative of Hampshire and also perhaps of Sussex. One of the best county teams in the late 18th century was Berkshire, which no longer has first-class status.
Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players each on a field at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch. The game is played by 120 million players in many countries, making it the world's second most popular sport. Each team takes its turn to bat, attempting to score runs, while the other team fields. Each turn is known as an innings (used for both singular and plural).
The bowler delivers the ball to the batsman who attempts to hit the ball with his bat away from the fielders so he can run to the other end of the pitch and score a run. Each batsman continues batting until he is out. The batting team continues batting until ten batsmen are out, or a specified number of overs of six balls have been bowled, at which point the teams switch roles and the fielding team comes in to bat.
Essex was again a source of controversy for the singer. In order for the album to be released at all, her label (originally CBS/Columbia – as of 1988 a subsidiary label of Sony Music Entertainment) insisted that certain Essex tracks were to be re-recorded and re-produced, and that there be additional material remixed to create a more 'commercial' package. The acoustic ballad "Whispering Your Name" was for example turned into an upbeat dance single and released as the second single after "Falling" failed to live up to the label's expectations. The re-recording of "Ode To Boy", originally from Yazoo's 1983 album You and Me Both, was later given the dance remix treatment by Junior Vasquez.
Due to prolonged litigation with Sony, this was to be Moyet's last full-length studio album for over eight years.
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
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3:40pm-4pm: Tea
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published: 23 Jun 2024
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published: 14 Jun 2024
LIVE: Essex v Glamorgan | Vitality Blast
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published: 07 Jun 2024
LIVE: Essex v Hampshire Hawks | Vitality Blast
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published: 20 Jun 2024
LIVE: Essex v Durham: Day Three Stream
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1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
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published: 25 Jun 2024
LIVE: Essex v Durham: Day Three Stream
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Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
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published: 25 Jun 2024
LIVE: Essex v Middesex | Vitality Blast
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published: 02 Jun 2024
😲 FUTURE ENGLAND STAR?! | ESSEX CRUSH NOTTS BY 254 RUNS! 🙌
Essex completed a comprehensive 254-run win over Nottinghamshire on Day 4 of the Vitality County Championship clash at Trent Bridge.
After resuming on 329-8, some big-hitting from Shane Snater, who made 47, and Adam Rossington, who hit an unbeaten 39, helped the Eagles post a third-innings total of 374-9.
Needing 335 to win, Nottinghamshire capitulated to 80 all out to hand Essex a crushing win that banked the Eagles 20 points.
Sam Cook claimed the fourth ten-wicket match haul of his first-class career, while Jamie Porter took three more and Snater chipped in with one.
Watch the full highlights of a sensational bowling performance above.
published: 08 Apr 2024
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published: 30 May 2024
MIDDLESEX V ESSEX LIVE STREAM | VITALITY BLAST
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Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
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Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Sussex Sharks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 14 June 2024.
All Essex home games a...
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Sussex Sharks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 14 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Sussex Sharks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 14 June 2024.
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Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Glamorgan at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 07 June 2024.
All Essex home games at Th...
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Glamorgan at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 07 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Glamorgan at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 07 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Hampshire Hawks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Thursday 20 June 2024.
All Essex home gam...
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Hampshire Hawks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Thursday 20 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Hampshire Hawks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Thursday 20 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
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Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
S...
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Middlesex at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 02 June 2024.
All Essex home games at Th...
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Middlesex at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 02 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Middlesex at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 02 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Essex completed a comprehensive 254-run win over Nottinghamshire on Day 4 of the Vitality County Championship clash at Trent Bridge.
After resuming on 329-8, s...
Essex completed a comprehensive 254-run win over Nottinghamshire on Day 4 of the Vitality County Championship clash at Trent Bridge.
After resuming on 329-8, some big-hitting from Shane Snater, who made 47, and Adam Rossington, who hit an unbeaten 39, helped the Eagles post a third-innings total of 374-9.
Needing 335 to win, Nottinghamshire capitulated to 80 all out to hand Essex a crushing win that banked the Eagles 20 points.
Sam Cook claimed the fourth ten-wicket match haul of his first-class career, while Jamie Porter took three more and Snater chipped in with one.
Watch the full highlights of a sensational bowling performance above.
Essex completed a comprehensive 254-run win over Nottinghamshire on Day 4 of the Vitality County Championship clash at Trent Bridge.
After resuming on 329-8, some big-hitting from Shane Snater, who made 47, and Adam Rossington, who hit an unbeaten 39, helped the Eagles post a third-innings total of 374-9.
Needing 335 to win, Nottinghamshire capitulated to 80 all out to hand Essex a crushing win that banked the Eagles 20 points.
Sam Cook claimed the fourth ten-wicket match haul of his first-class career, while Jamie Porter took three more and Snater chipped in with one.
Watch the full highlights of a sensational bowling performance above.
Middlesex Cricket's live and enhanced broadcast of our Vitality Blast - South Group match at Lord's Cricket Ground against Essex.
Middlesex's live stream is br...
Middlesex Cricket's live and enhanced broadcast of our Vitality Blast - South Group match at Lord's Cricket Ground against Essex.
Middlesex's live stream is brought to you by Dafabet, the Club's Principal Sponsors.
#cricket #cricketlive #livestream #onemiddlesex
Middlesex Cricket's live and enhanced broadcast of our Vitality Blast - South Group match at Lord's Cricket Ground against Essex.
Middlesex's live stream is brought to you by Dafabet, the Club's Principal Sponsors.
#cricket #cricketlive #livestream #onemiddlesex
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Sussex Sharks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 14 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Glamorgan at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Friday 07 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Hampshire Hawks at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Thursday 20 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality County Championship match between Essex and Durham at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 23 - Wednesday 26 June 2024
Scheduled hours of play:
10:30am: Toss
11am: Start of play
1pm-1:40pm: Lunch
3:40pm-4pm: Tea
Close of play: 6pm
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Live stream of the Vitality Blast match between Essex and Middlesex at The Cloud County Ground, taking place on Sunday 02 June 2024.
All Essex home games at The Cloud County Ground will be streamed during the 2024 season, so hit the subscribe button to find out when we're next live!
Essex completed a comprehensive 254-run win over Nottinghamshire on Day 4 of the Vitality County Championship clash at Trent Bridge.
After resuming on 329-8, some big-hitting from Shane Snater, who made 47, and Adam Rossington, who hit an unbeaten 39, helped the Eagles post a third-innings total of 374-9.
Needing 335 to win, Nottinghamshire capitulated to 80 all out to hand Essex a crushing win that banked the Eagles 20 points.
Sam Cook claimed the fourth ten-wicket match haul of his first-class career, while Jamie Porter took three more and Snater chipped in with one.
Watch the full highlights of a sensational bowling performance above.
Middlesex Cricket's live and enhanced broadcast of our Vitality Blast - South Group match at Lord's Cricket Ground against Essex.
Middlesex's live stream is brought to you by Dafabet, the Club's Principal Sponsors.
#cricket #cricketlive #livestream #onemiddlesex
Inter-county cricket matches are known to have been played since the early 18th century, involving teams that are representative of the historic counties of England and Wales. Since the late 19th century, there have been two county championship competitions played at different levels: the County Championship, a first-class competition which currently involves eighteen first-class county clubs; and the Minor Counties Championship, which currently involves nineteen English county clubs and one club that is representative of several Welsh counties.
History
County cricket started in the eighteenth century, the earliest known inter-county match being played in 1709, though an official County Championship was not instituted until 1890. Having already been badly hit by the Seven Years' War, county cricket ceased altogether during the Napoleonic Wars and there was a period from 1797 to 1824 during which no inter-county matches took place.
Development of county cricket
Inter-county cricket was popular throughout the 18th century, although the best team, such as Kent in the 1740s or Hampshire in the days of the famous Hambledon Club, was usually acknowledged as such by being matched against All-England. The most successful county teams were Hampshire, Kent, Middlesex, Surrey and Sussex. There was, however, often a crossover between town and county with some strong local clubs tending at times to represent a whole county. Examples are London, which often played against county teams and was in some respects almost a county club in itself; Slindon, which was for a few years in the 1740s effectively representative of Sussex as a county; Dartford, sometimes representative of Kent; and the Hambledon Club, certainly representative of Hampshire and also perhaps of Sussex. One of the best county teams in the late 18th century was Berkshire, which no longer has first-class status.
SomersetCountyCricket Club have discovered their schedule the 2025 season as the fixtures for the County Championship and the Metro Bank Cup have been confirmed ... READ MORE. Somerset County Cricket Club 2025 fixtures released.
... to a club that seems to win cricket matches irrespective of the players actually doing it ... Distressing news (if news it really is) concerning racism at EssexCountyCricket Club between 2001 and 2010.
Essex have been fined £100,000 ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England’sCricket Regulator said on ...
Cricket . Essex have been fined £100,000, with half suspended, after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, the Cricket Regulator has announced.
In a horrific turn of events during the 2024 EnglishCounty Championship Division One, Essex County Cricket Club has been given a penalty of 12 points for an ‘oversized bat’.
However, after discussions with EssexPolice, the England and WalesCricketBoard and Essex Cricket, the club have postponed the match following claims circulating online that an ...
Former Essex and England cricket captain ...Graham has since combined being a cricket commentator and after-dinner speaker with a successful career as a coach and selector for Essex CountyCricket Club.
Control of Essex’s day-to-day running will pass to Dan Feist, the club’s cricket operations director ...John Stephenson has stepped down from his role at Essex CountyCricket Club due to the club's financial situation.
“EssexCountyCricket Club can confirm that sanctions have been imposed against the individuals implicated in Katharine Newton KC’s independent review into historic allegations of racism,” a club statement read.
EssexCountyCricket Club has today published the independent report into historic allegations of discrimination, following a comprehensive and thorough investigation by Katharine Newton KC. — Essex Cricket (@EssexCricket) December 8, 2023.