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Yorkshire Appoints Mick Lewis As Bowling Coach On Three-year Deal
Big Bash League: Yorkshire have appointed former Australia pacer Mick Lewis as the men’s first-team bowling coach. Lewis joins from Essex where he worked closely with Yorkshire head coach, Anthony McGrath.
"Lewis joins on a three-year contract ahead of the 2025 season and will be in post, ready for the squad’s pre-season tour to Abu Dhabi in March," the county club said in a statement on Monday.
Before his time at Chelmsford with Essex, Lewis was the head bowling coach at state side Victoria, where he enjoyed success with four Sheffield Shield titles. He also had stints in the Big Bash League (BBL) with both the Melbourne Stars and Renegades.
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Former England Head Coach Chris Silverwood Returns To Essex As Director Of Cricket
The Cloud County Ground: Former England men’s head coach Chris Silverwood has made a return to Essex as their Director of Cricket. Silverwood, who was the head coach when Essex won the 2017 County Championship title, will take up the role from mid-December.
Yorkshire Sign Pacer Jack White From Northamptonshire
Jack White: Yorkshire have signed pacer Jack White from Northamptonshire on a two-year contract, after exercising a clause in White's contract that allowed him to join a Division One club. White, who made his debut at 28 in 2020, has quickly become a prominent red-ball bowler, boasting an impressive 114 wickets at an average of 25.18. At 32, White is eager to take his game to the next level with Yorkshire, who recently secured promotion to Division One after finishing second in Division Two last season.
Surrey Sign Pacer Matthew Fisher For 2025 Season Of County Championship
Vitality County Championship: Surrey have signed pacer Matthew Fisher from Yorkshire for the 2025 season. Fisher made his England Test debut in 2022 and has 144 First-Class wickets at an average of 26.5, including a career best of 5-30. In October 2022, Fisher was awarded an England pace bowling development contract, having played his first Test against the West Indies earlier in the year.
Cricket: Kent Sign Chris Benjamin On A Three-year Contract
English County Club Kent: English County Club Kent has acquired the services of wicketkeeper-batter Chris Benjamin from Warwickshire on a contract that will run until at least the end of the 2027 season. The 25-year-old had a breakout debut year in 2021, announcing his arrival during the inaugural edition of The Hundred with a match-winning innings for Birmingham Phoenix after only just signing his first professional contract.
Sussex Secure Promotion To Division One With Dominant Win Over Gloucestershire
Nightwatchman Ed Middleton: Sussex have secured promotion to Division One of the County Championship with a game to spare, after completing a resounding an innings and seven runs victory over Gloucestershire. The dominant performance saw Sussex wrap up their eighth Championship win of the season, securing their return to the top division for the first time in 10 years.
Cricket Regulator Spare Gloucestershire For An Alleged Breach Of Pitch Regulations
Vitality County Championship Division Two: Gloucestershire escaped punishment for an alleged breach of pitch regulations following the abandonment of their Vitality County Championship Division Two match against Northamptonshire. The Cricket Regulator announced that no charges would be brought against the club, despite concerns over player safety on the hybrid pitch at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.
Sai Sudharsan Returns To Surrey For Final Two County Matches
The Kia Oval: Sai Sudharsan is set to bolster Surrey's quest for a third consecutive County Championship title as he returns to the club for the final two matches of the season.
England Hand Maiden Test Call-ups To Jamie Smith, Dillon Pennington For Windies Series
ECB Managing Director Rob Key: England have named a 14-member strong squad for the first two matches of the three-match Test series against West Indies, starting at Lord’s on July 10.
Jason Holder Signs Up With Worcestershire For First Five Matches Of County Championship
Sir Garfield Sobers: West Indies fast-bowling all-rounder Jason Holder has signed up with Worcestershire for the first five matches of the upcoming County Championship season. Holder, a former No.1 all-rounder in the ICC Test rankings, will be available from Worcestershire’s opening County Championship fixture against Warwickshire at Edgbaston beginning on April 5.
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