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County Cricket Calendar Faces Challenges Amidst The Hundred

4/3/2026

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The county cricket calendar faces scrutiny as the Hundred's introduction complicates scheduling for the Championship and the T20 Blast.
The Championship will run in three blocks: six rounds in spring, then T20s, then two more rounds.
International players Simon Harmer and Dean Elgar are returning to England.
Surrey and Nottinghamshire lead Division One, while Durham is favored in Division Two, keeping the contest open.

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Story summary

The county cricket calendar faces scrutiny as the Hundred's introduction complicates scheduling for the Championship and the T20 Blast.
The Championship will run in three blocks: six rounds in spring, then T20s, then two more rounds.
International players Simon Harmer and Dean Elgar are returning to England.
Surrey and Nottinghamshire lead Division One, while Durham is favored in Division Two, keeping the contest open.