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• County Championship round-up: Sam Robson, James Vince, Tom Alsop and Tom Haines all hit first-day tons

  08-04-2021 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire duo James Vince and Tom Alsop, Sussex's Tom Haines and Middlesex's Sam Robson all make centuries on the first day of the new season.
  
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• County Championship: Van der Gugten rescues Glamorgan against Yorkshire

  08-04-2021 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Timm van der Gugten hits 80 not out as Glamorgan recover to 310-8 against Yorkshire to overshadow the battle of the Root brothers.
  
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• County Championship: Robinson's 84 gives Kent narrow advantage over Northamptonshire

  08-04-2021 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A superb 84 from Ollie Robinson and a steady 79 from Jack Leaning gives Kent the advantage at Northamptonshire.
  
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• Runs for Robson as Middlesex and Somerset make chilly start to season

  08-04-2021 20:04
  
  Middlesex 293-8 v SomersetFormer England opener makes 165 on opening dayAs the clock struck 11 and around the country play got under way on the opening day of the County Championship, at Lord’s the hover cover settled gently onto the wicket like a prim gentleman carefully lowering himself into a new sofa. There is a long summer to come, and this the first of a million minor disappointments. It was barely even rainfall, the gentlest whisper of moisture in the air, soon to be silenced.A few
  
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• County Championship: Sam Robson hits 165 for Middlesex but Somerset fight back

  08-04-2021 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex opener Sam Robson scores the first century of the 2021 County Championship season before Somerset's bowlers take late wickets.
  
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• County Championship: Brilliant century from Tom Haines saves Sussex against Lancashire

  08-04-2021 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex batsman Tom Haines' career-best 155 helps his side battle back from a dreadful start against Lancashire in Manchester.
  
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• County Championship: Liam Norwell takes 5-32 to put Warwickshire in command against Derbyshire

  08-04-2021 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fit-again Warwickshire paceman Liam Norwell takes 5-32 as Derbyshire are bowled out for 189 on the first day of the new season.
  
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• Middlesex v Somerset and more: County Championship – as it happened

  08-04-2021 19:53
  
  Sam Robson hit an excellent 165 at Lord’s for Middlesex, while Hampshire captain James Vince remains unbeaten on 168* 6.53pm BST That’s all from me, join me tomorrow for more live updates on the County Championship. My report on the day’s play will be up shortly! Cheers!6.52pm BST Indeed, that was stumps at Edgbaston, where Warwickshire reached 13-1 in reply to Derbyshire’s 189. The home side trail by 176 runs. Elsewhere, Glamorgan finished the day on 310-8 after Yorkshir
  
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• County Championship: James Vince's unbeaten 168 and Tom Alsop's 119 help Hampshire dominate Leicestershire

  08-04-2021 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Vince hits a classy 168 not out and Tom Alsop 119 as Hampshire have the better of day one against Leicestershire.
  
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• County Championship: Durham's Lees & Bedingham score half-centuries against Notts

  08-04-2021 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alex Lees and David Bedingham score half-centuries for Durham on day one against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
  
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• County Championship: Rain checks Gloucestershire momentum against Surrey

  08-04-2021 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gloucestershire finish day one against Surrey on top despite their bowlers being frustrated by afternoon rain at Bristol.
  
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• County Championship: Essex captain Tom Westley leads way against Worcestershire

  08-04-2021 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Essex captain Tom Westley steers champions Essex to a steady start with the bat against Worcestershire.
  
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• Sachin Tendulkar released from hospital after treatment for coronavirus

  08-04-2021 16:11
  
  Tendulkar pays tribute to medical staff after returning homeFormer batsman to remain isolated while continuing recoverySachin Tendulkar has paid tribute to medical staff after returning home from hospital where he was treated for coronavirus.Tendulkar, 47, was admitted to hospital last week after revealing he had tested positive for Covid-19 and had been in quarantine at home. Related: Essex v Worcestershire, Middlesex v Somerset: County Championship – live!Continue reading...
  
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• Sachin Tendulkar: India legend leaves hospital following coronavirus infection

  08-04-2021 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  India legend Sachin Tendulkar is released from hospital a week after he was admitted with Covid-19.
  
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• Hanuma Vihari: India batsman joins Warwickshire as cover for delayed Pieter Malan

  08-04-2021 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire sign India Test batsman Hanuma Vihari as cover while South African Pieter Malan is delayed by a visa issue.
  
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• Essex v Worcestershire, Middlesex v Somerset: County Championship – live!

  08-04-2021 10:15
  
  Live updates as first-class county action returnsCounty Championship: our team-by-team guideAnd you can mail Simon, tweet him or post BTL 6.10pm BST Summer is coming! The clocks have gone forward, the last (STC) snowfall has melted away, and it is time to don cable-knitted woollens and prepare for red-ball action. Today it begins, with the following fixtures:Group One: Essex v Worcestershire (Chelmsford), Nottinghamshire v Durham (Trent Bridge), Warwickshire v Derbyshire (Edgbaston)And so you pa
  
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• IPL 2021: The world's biggest T20 cricket competition kicks off on Friday

  08-04-2021 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who are the favourites? Which England players are taking part? And who should I look out for? Find out in our 2021 IPL preview.
  
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• Indian Premier League: The risks of hosting the IPL during a pandemic

  08-04-2021 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world's richest cricket tournament will see eight teams play 52 games behind closed doors.
  
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