UPDATES TO THE COUNTY REGISTER FOR PLAYFAIR CRICKET ANNUAL 2026

 

Updated to 11 May 2026.

 

First-class debuts in 2026 to 11 May: 8

List-A debuts in 2026 to 11 May: 0

Twenty20 debuts in 2026 to 11 May: 0

 

 

DERBYSHIRE

 

DURHAM

 

NQOLIVIER, Duanne, b Groblersdal, South Africa 9 May 1992. 6’4”. RHB, RFM. Free State 2010-11 to 2017-18. Knights 2013-14 to 2018-19. Derbyshire 2018. Yorkshire 2019-21; cap 2020. Gauteng 2021-22 to 2023-24. E Province 2024-25 to date. Tests (SA): 16 (2016-17 to 2023-24); HS 15* v NZ (Mt Maunganui) 2023-24; BB 6-37 (11-96 match) v P (Centurion) 2018-19. LOI (SA): 2 (2018-19); HS -; BB 2-73 v P (Port Elizabeth) 2018-19. F-c Tours (SA): E 2017; A 2016 (SAA); NZ 2021-22, 2023-24; I 2018 (SAA); Z 2016 (SAA). HS 72 FS v Namibia (Bloemfontein) 2014-15. CC HS 40* De v Warwks (Birmingham) 2018. 50 wkts (0+3); most – 64 (2016-17). BB 6-37 (see Tests). CC BB 5-20 (10-125 match) De v Durham (Chester-le-St) 2018. LO HS 25* and LO BB 4-34 Knights v Lions (Kimberley) 2017-18. T20 HS 15*. T20 BB 4-28.

 

ESSEX

 

GLAMORGAN

 

NQFAZAL HAQUE Farooqi (also known as Fazalhaq Farooqi), b Baghlan, Afghanistan 22 Sep 2000. RHB, LMF. Amo Region 2017-18. Kabul Region 2018-19. Nottinghamshire 2024 (T20 only). IPL: SH 2022-23; RR 2025. Big Bash: ST 2022-23. Manchester Originals 2024. LOI (Afg): 42 (2021-22 to 2024-25); HS 6* v P (Colombo, RPS) 2023; BB 4-34 v SL (Pune) 2023-24. IT20 (Afg): 54 (2020-21 to 2025-26); HS 4* v I (Bridgetown) 2024; BB 5-9 v Uganda (Providence) 2024. HS 17 Kabul v Speen Ghar (Asadabad) 2018-19. BB 6-26 Kabul v Mis Ainak (Kabul) 2018-19. LO HS 7 Afg Emerging v SL Emerging (Colombo, CC) 2018-19. LO BB 4-34 (see LOI). T20 HS 16*. T20 BB 5-9.

 

NQHADLEY, Ryan Edward, b Blacktown, NSW, Australia 17 Nov 1998. RHB, RFM. Squad No 34. New South Wales 2022-23 to date. Glamorgan debut 2026. Big Bash: ST 2025-26. HS 15* NSW v SA (Sydney, CC) 2023-24. BB 5-38 NSW v WA (Perth) 2025-26. LO HS 4* NSW v Vic (Melbourne, SK) 2025-26. LO BB 5-69 NSW v Tas (Hobart) 2025-26. T20 HS 1. T20 BB 2-37.

 

J.A.R.Harris announced his retirement on 23 March.

 

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

 

H.J.H.Brookes joins Gloucestershire on loan from Middlesex for five Championship games from 8 April.

 

HAMPSHIRE

 

YUSUF, C.E. – see DURHAM departures. Squad No 39.

 

KENT

 

J.P.A.Taylor joins Kent on loan from Surrey for two Championship games from 7 May.

 

LANCASHIRE

 

M.J.Perry did not join the county due to a stress fracture injury.

 

LEICESTERSHIRE

 

P.S.P.Handscomb was unable to join the county in 2026 due to family commitments; he will return in 2027.

 

I.G.Holland appointed captain to replace P.S.P.Handscomb.

 

T.G.Helm joined Leicestershire on a short-term loan from Middlesex for two weeks from 6 May.

 

NQKELLY, Nicholas Fred, b Melbourne, Australia 25 Jul 1993. LHB, SLA. N Districts 2015-16 to 2018-19. Otago 2019-20 to 2021-22. Wellington 2022-23 to date. LOI (NZ): 6 (2024-25 to 2026); HS 83 v B (Mirpur) 2026. IT20 (NZ): 6 (2025-26 to 2026); HS 39 v B (Chittagong) 2026. F-c Tours (NZA): A 2023; B 2025. HS 234* Otago v CD (Dunedin) 2021-22. BB -. LO HS 120 Otago v ND (Hamilton) 2019-20. LO BB 2-55 ND v Otago (Dunedin) 2017-18. T20 HS 95*. T20 BB 2-11.

 

NQWEATHERALD, Jake Beath, b Darwin, Australia 4 Nov 1994. LHB, OB. Squad No 66. S Australia 2015-16 to 2022-23. Tasmania 2023-24 to date. Leicestershire debut 2026. Big Bash: AS 2016-17 to 2024-25. Tests (A): 5 (2025-26); HS 72 v E (Brisbane (2025-26). HS 198 SA v Tas (Adelaide) 2019-20. BB 1-14 SA v Vic (Alice Springs) 2016-17. LO HS 141 SA v Cricket Australia (Sydney, HO) 2016-17. T20 HS 115.

 

YADVINDER SINGH – see WORCESTERSHIRE departures. Joined on 1 April on a month-long contract.

 

MIDDLESEX

 

NQBOSCH, Eathan (Hilton C), b Westville, South Africa 27 Apr 1998. Son of T.Bosch (N Transvaal, Natal, Natal B and South Africa, 1986-87 to 1997-98); younger brother of C.Bosch (Titans, Northerns, Cape Cobras & South Africa 2017-18 to date). RHB, RFM. Squad No 66. KwaZulu-Natal 2016-17 to 2017-18. Dolphins 2017-18 to 2020-21. KwaZulu-Natal Coastal 2021-22 to date. Essex 2024, taking the wicket of M.A.Jones with his 2nd delivery in UK cricket. Middlesex debut 2026. LOI (SA): 1 (2024-25); HS 7* and BB 1-33 v NZ (Lahore) 2024-25. HS 104 Dolphins v Lions (Johannesburg) 2020-21. CC HS 12 and CC BB 3-52 Ex v Surrey (Oval) 2024. BB 6-38 Dolphins v Warriors (Durban) 2018-19. LO HS 68 KZN-Coastal v Gauteng (Johannesburg) 2021-22. LO BB 5-26 KZN v Gauteng (Johannesburg) 2016-17. T20 HS 66. T20 BB 4-21.

 

H.G.Duke joined Middlesex on a short-term loan from Yorkshire for two weeks from 9 May.

 

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

 

R.S.Bopara announced his retirement from county cricket on 31 March.

 

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

 

P.M.Siddle unable to join the county due to personal circumstances.

 

SOMERSET

 

NQHERMANN, Jordan Gabriel (Hoerskool, Waterkloof), b Pretoria, South Africa 4 Dec 2001. Younger brother of R.A.Hermann (Northerns, Titans, KZN Coastal, Mpumalanga and North West). LHB, OB. Northerns 2021-22. E Province 2022-23 to date. IT20 (SA): 1 (2025-26); did not bat or bowl. F-c Tours (SAA): WI 2025; I 2025-26. HS 187* EP v Boland (Paarl) 2022-23. BB 3-35 EP v NW (Gqeberha) 2024-25. LO HS 186* SAA v New Zealand A (Benoni) 2025. LO BB 3-20 SAA v New Zealand A (Benoni) 2025 – separate matches. T20 HS 106*.

 

SURREY

 

R.J.Chahar due to return for the final six Championship games of the season.

 

C.T.Steel announced his retirement from county cricket on 27 April.

 

SUSSEX

 

WARWICKSHIRE

 

A.L.Davies stepped down as captain on 23 March.

 

NQUSMAN TARIQ, b Nowshehra, Pakistan 1 Jan 1998. RHB, OB. Eshaal Associates 2024-25. IT20 (P): 9 (2025-26); HS 0; BB 4-16 v Namibia (Colombo, SSC) 2025-26. HS 13* and BB 5-62 Eshaal v Higher Education Comm (Karachi) 2024-25. LO HS 1* and LO BB 4-26 Eshaal v Pakistan TV (Faisalabad) 2024-25. T20 HS 7*. T20 BB 4-16.

 

WORCESTERSHIRE

 

O.J.Hannon-Dalby joined Worcestershire on a short-term loan from Warwickshire for the first two matches of the season, later extended for a further four matches.

 

YORKSHIRE

 

D.M.Bess – Squad No 2.

 

J.A.Richardson – Squad No 60.

 

W.J.Sutherland unable to join the county due to injury.

 

L.V.van Beek – Squad No 97.

 

S.M.Whiteman – Squad No 4.

 

 

OVERSEAS PLAYERS IN THE MEN’S HUNDRED

(Not also assigned to a county or otherwise listed in the Annual)

 

BIRMINGHAM PHOENIX

 

LONDON SPIRIT

 

MI LONDON

 

SOUTHERN BRAVE

 

SUNRISERS LEEDS

 

SUPER GIANTS

 

TRENT ROCKETS

 

WELSH FIRE

 

 

 

IRELAND REGISTER

 

 

ENGLAND WOMEN

 

CORTEEN-COLEMAN, Matilda Rose (‘Tilly’)(Kent C), b Canterbury, Kent 23 Aug 2007. LHB, SLA. Kent 2024. South East Stars 2024. Southern Brave 2024 to date. Surrey 2025 to date.

 

GREWCOCK, Jodi Louise (Guilsborough Ac), b Leicester 30 Dec 2004. LHB, LB. Northamptonshire 2018-23. Sunrisers 2022-24. Essex 2025 to date. Trent Rockets 2025.

 

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