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County Championship Division One 2023

<p>Dean Elgar, who is 36 years old, leaves behind an illustrious Test career, having scored 5,347 runs across 86 matches since his debut in 2012.</p>

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Dean Elgar finds new team after drawing curtains to international career with South Africa

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England tour of Australia, 2025/26

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India's javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra finished as the runner-up in the Diamond League 2025 final while it was Germany's Julian Weber who took away the crown

Neeraj Chopra was the second best in the Diamond League final

A stunning throw of 85.01m helped Neeraj finish as the runner-up

India's Neeraj Chopra (L) and Germany's Julian Weber in frame

Diamond League final 2025: Neeraj Chopra finishes runner-up for 3rd season in a row, Julian Weber takes the crown with gigantic 91.51m throw

Vijay Shankar disclosed the reason behind leaving Tamil Nadu and join Tripura ahead of the upcoming domestic season

Vijay Shankar stated that he never felt a sense of security from the selectors while his time with Tamil Nadu team

Vijay Shankar hence decided to part ways with Tamin Nadu, ending 13-year-long association with the team

Former Tamil Nadu's star batter Vijay Shankar in this frame

'I never got any secure feeling when...': Upset Vijay Shankar reveals real reason behind his shocking move to leave Tamil Nadu

Central Zone rode on terrific centuries from Danish Malewar and Rajat Patidar to post 432/2 on Day 1 of the Duleep Trophy clash against North East Zone

Central Zone totally dominated North East Zone on Day 1 of their Duleep Trophy clash

While Danish Malewar cracked an unbeaten 198, Rajat Patidar hammered a solid 125

Central Zone's Danish Malewar (L) and Rajat Patidar in frame

Duleep Trophy 2025: Danish Malewar's robust 198, Rajat Patidar's 125 take Central Zone to 432/2 against North East Zone On Day 1

The veteran India pacer made a return to competitive cricket with the domestic tournament and bowled a decent spell for East Zone in their opening match

Mohammed Shami impressed on his return to domestic cricket

North Zone finished the first day on 308/6

Mohammed Shami in this frame

Duleep Trophy 2025: Mohammed Shami makes impressive comeback; North keep East at bay on Day 1

Former CSK pacer Mohit Sharma recounted a tense moment with legendary MS Dhoni during a Champions League T20 match

Mohit Sharma narrated an incident where MS Dhoni lost his cool on him

It all happened when Mohit Sharma used to play for CSK under MS Dhoni's captaincy

Chennai Super Kings' legend MS Dhoni in frame

'MS Dhoni lost his cool, abused me': Former CSK star recounts tough time with MSD during Champions League T20 match

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Adam Matthew Rossington

Charles William James Allison

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Jamal Adrian Richards

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Khaleel Khursheed Ahmed

Luc Martin Benkenstein

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Michael-Kyle Steven Pepper

Nicholas Laurence Joseph Browne

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152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - r

Graham Napier

139* by Jordan Cox v Hampshire on July 17, 2025 - w

Jordan Cox

129 by Cameron Delport v Surrey on July 19, 2019 - r

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6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - w

Tim Southee

5/17 by Greg Smith v Kent on June 20, 2012 - r

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5/27 by Jesse Ryder v Kent on July 12, 2014 - r

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152* by Graham Napier v Sussex on June 24, 2008 - Essex beat Sussex by 128 Runs

6/16 by Tim Southee v Glamorgan on July 8, 2011 - Essex beat Glamorgan by 5 Wickets

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343* by Peter Perrin v Derbyshire on July 18, 1904 - w

Peter Perrin

286 by John Freeman v Northamptonshire on June 11, 1921 - d

John Freeman

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Charlie McGahey

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Harry Pickett

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Trevor Bailey

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10/32 by Harry Pickett v Leicestershire on June 3, 1895 - Leicestershire beat Essex by 75 Runs

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Dean Elgar finds new team after drawing curtains to international career with South Africa

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Charlie BennettBowler

Curtis CampherAll-Rounder

Daniel GladwellBowler

Adam Rossington
Wicket-Keeper

Charlie Allison
Batsman

Charlie Bennett
Bowler

Curtis Campher
All-Rounder

Daniel Gladwell
Bowler