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County Championship 2026: Nottinghamshire Defends Title, Promotions and Relegations Announced

4/4/2026

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The 2026 County Championship begins April 3, 2026, with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club defending their title after ending Surrey's three-year run.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Glamorgan County Cricket Club are promoted to Division One after 23 and 21.
Durham County Cricket Club and Worcestershire County Cricket Club were relegated, with Durham's collapse sealing fate.
Surrey County Cricket Club's squad includes Sean Abbott and Reece Topley, with Gus Atkinson sidelined.

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The 2026 County Championship begins April 3, 2026, with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club defending their title after ending Surrey's three-year run.
Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Glamorgan County Cricket Club are promoted to Division One after 23 and 21.
Durham County Cricket Club and Worcestershire County Cricket Club were relegated, with Durham's collapse sealing fate.
Surrey County Cricket Club's squad includes Sean Abbott and Reece Topley, with Gus Atkinson sidelined.