The England men’s autumn Test series against Pakistan is still without a broadcast deal, leaving fans in the dark as the Championship returns to the spotlight. Six weeks since Glamorgan and Gloucestershire’s thrilling tie at Cheltenham, the Hundred and One-Day Cup have taken over the schedules. In Division One, Surrey and Somerset lead the table, while Sussex and Middlesex are at the top of Division Two.
Young talent like 16-year-old Rocky Flintoff will be making his Championship debut for Lancashire, with Jonny Bairstow playing for Yorkshire and other players like Jordan Cox and Olly Stone looking to secure a spot for the upcoming tour.
As red ball cricket returns for the final late summer/early autumn hurrah, the County Championship trophy is up for grabs. Matches this week include Worcestershire v Kent, Warwickshire v Somerset, Surrey v Lancashire, Hampshire v Essex, Durham v Nottinghamshire, Middlesex v Northamptonshire, Yorkshire v Sussex, Derbyshire v Glamorgan, and Gloucestershire v Leicestershire.
Fans can expect an exciting return to the Championship as teams battle it out for the top spot in their respective divisions. Stay tuned for updates on the latest matches and results as the season progresses.
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