Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship
Summary
The 2026 County Championship cricket season is starting, involving 18 teams in the competition. Some teams are setting new expectations, like Derbyshire, who had a strong previous season, and others like Durham, aiming to bounce back after relegation.Key Facts
- The County Championship features 18 cricket teams.
- Derbyshire finished third in Division Two last season.
- Derbyshire signed Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas and England's Shoaib Bashir for the new season.
- Derbyshire batsman Matt Montgomery joined the team permanently.
- Luis Reece from Derbyshire took the most wickets in Division Two last season.
- Durham was relegated to Division Two after poor performance last year.
- Durham’s coach, Ryan Campbell, signed a new two-year contract despite the team's relegation.
- David Bedingham returns to Durham after injury and international duty interrupted his 2025 season.
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