Northants

Jet-setting stowaway chicken survives 56mph hitch-hike on lorry
An inquisitive chicken has ruffled a few feathers after it crossed a road, hopped on board a lorry and hitched a lift through a county.

Jack White celebrates a wicket for Northamptonshire. (Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images))

Yorkshire sign Northamptonshire pace bowler ahead of Division One return

Super proud: Yorkshire's stand-in captain Jonny Tattersall. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Tattersall "super proud" of Yorkshire CCC players

Dom Leech in action for Yorkshire during the One-Day Cup game against Leicestershire at Scarborough earlier this month. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC pace bowler Dom Leech signs for Northants

Sign here, please. Jordan Thompson obliges young supporters after Yorkshire's opening night win over Worcestershire in the Vitality Blast. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Comeback king Thompson has learned to take rough with smooth

Joe Root cuts the ball away in the sunshine at Wantage Road. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

‘Say cheese’ as it’s all smiles again for Yorkshire CCC

CLOSE CALL: Jordan Thompson of Yorkshire celebrates with team mates after trapping Ben Sanderson leg before on day four at Northampton Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images

Another draw just takes the biscuit for Yorkshire

Shan Masood cuts the ball away on day three at Wantage Road. Picture: John Heald.

Ex-England man hits back at Wantage Road criticism on rain-hit day for Yorkshire

Yorkshire Vikings's Harry Brook hits out. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire recover as Harry Brook sparkles in victory at Northants

Tom Kohler-Cadmore is to leave Yorkshire at the end of the season (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWPix.com)

Tom Kohler-Cadmore joins David Willey in leaving Yorkshire CCC

HEADING OUT: Yorkshire's David Willey is set to return to Northamptonshire at the end of this season. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

David Willey launches stinging attack on Yorkshire CCC over shock exit

Yorkshire Vikings captain David Willey, pictured celebrating his 50 against Lancashire, is to leave the county. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

David Willey quits Yorkshire CCC to rejoin Northamptonshire

Steve Patterson of Yorkshire bowls during the LV= Insurance County Championship match at The County Ground. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northants v Yorkshire: Steve Patterson leads the way as White Rose take control

Harry Brook of Yorkshire. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Northants v Yorkshire: White Rose grab late wickets to earn advantage

Fine debut: William Luxton leaves the field acknowledging the crowd. Picture: SWPix

Somerset v Yorkshire: William Luxton aiming to build towards Championship debut

Remember the name: William Luxton walks off to the applause of the North Marine Road crowd after an eye-catching 68 on his Yorkshire debut. (Picture: Will Palmer/SWPix.com)

William Luxton: 18-year-old catches eye for Yorkshire at Scarborough

In charge: Yorkshire's Gary Ballance. Picture: SWPix

Gary Ballance back in charge of Yorkshire CCC at Scarborough

Yorkshire’s Harry Duke, right, leads the celebrations after taking a catch to dismiss Simon Kerrigan. Picture: Andy Kearns/Getty Images

Yorkshire CCC clinch Championship win despite familiar problems at Northampton

Harry Brook of Yorkshire celebrates reaching his 50 during the LV= Insurance County Championship match between Northamptonshire and Yorkshire at The County Ground on July 05, 2021 (Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Northants v Yorkshire CCC: Brilliant Yorkshire close out win

Sam Northeast of Hampshire has joined Yorkshire. (Picture: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Sam Northeast tasked with steering Yorkshire in a positive direction

GOT HIM: Yorkshire's Jordan Thompson & Steven Patterson celebrate after claiming a thrilling one-run victory over Northamptonshire. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire v Northants - Captain Patterson lands crucial blow in Headingley win
Captain Steve Patterson hailed his Yorkshire team’s fighting spirit as they secured a thrilling one-run win over Northamptonshire at Emerald Headingley.
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GOT HIM: Steve Patterson, right, entices the edge from Tom Curran to be caught by Harry Brook (not seen) at third slip. Picture: Dave Williams.

Yorkshire CCC have the edge over Northants only to let it slip again

Success: Yorkshire captain Steve Patterson is congratulated for the dismissal of Ben Curran. Picture: Dave Williams

Yorkshire CCC v Northants, day 2 - Hosts in trouble at Headingley

Yorkshire chief executive Mark Arthur. Picture: SWpix.com

Covid-hit summer proves strength of cricket’s county system, says Mark Arthur

Yorkshire's Jonathan Tattersall and Jordan Thompson's dejection shows as Worcester run down their target against Yorkshire. (Picture: SWpix.com)

Chris Waters - Honest appraisal is the platform for Yorkshire’s T20 rebuild

Yorkshire's Jack Shutt celebrates dismissing Lancashire's Liam Livingstone. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Northants v Yorkshire Vikings – Jack Shutt hoping to make big impression in Vita...

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance.

Ballance and Tattersall help Yorkshire claim vital victory

Darren Gough in appealing mode for England while on tour.

Darren Gough: Inclusion of Olly Stone for Sri Lanka tour is smart call

Notts' Tom Moores and Alex Hales celebrate the win against Yorkshire (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com)

Yorkshire v Notts: Hales returns to heap yet more misery on inconsistent Yorkshi...

Yorkshire's Adam Lyth bats.

Lyth and Willey put Yorkshire in control of T20 destiny with Northants win

LEADING MAN: Yorkshire's Kane Williamson cuts through cover point on his way to 52 not out. Picture by Anna Gowthorpe/SWpix.com

Yorkshire Vikings stay in the mix as they put Steelbacks to the sword

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Yorkshire's Tim Bresnan explores his options
YORKSHIRE stalwart Tim Bresnan is considering his future.
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Roses hero: Yorkshire's Adam Lyth celebrates making his century against Lancashire.

Yorkshire v Northants: Weight of runs can help Yorkshire's Lyth clinch England r...

Yorkshire's Adam Lyth: New targets.

Yorkshire CCC 2018: Adam Lyth targets return to Test scene with England

Yorkshire captain, Gary Ballance Picture: Nigel French/PA

Gary Ballance opts for Yorkshire tour over Barbados one-day event

FRUSTRATION: Yorkshire Vikings' Tim Bresnan

Chris Waters: Long wait for one-day success continues as Yorkshire fall short in...

Adam Lyth scored 161 as Yorkshire recorded an English T20 record total of 260-4 against Northants (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com).

Moxon pinpoints narrow losses as cause of Yorkshire exit

Yorkshire's Adam Lyth (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com).

Yorkshire hit record T20 mark thanks to Lyth's brilliance

Yorkshire coach Andrew Gale: 'Same old story.'

Frustration for Andrew Gale after another close encounter defeat

Yorkshire's David Willey bowls at Nottinghamshire's Alex Hales. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Northants v Yorkshire: Regular shifts will see David Willey deliver for Vikings

Gary Ballance hits out on his way to 85 against Lancashire in the Royal London Cup. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire captaincy gives Gary Ballance welcome new focus

Spotting a gap: Former Yorkshire Academy product and Northamptonshire first-teamer David Paynter, the great grandson of Bodyline hero Eddie, has designed a revolutionary new cricket shoe which has been endorsed by the likes of Ashes-winning England captain Michael Vaughan and Graeme Swann and which could make things more comfortable on the county circuit.

Weekend Interview: David Paynter - proudly filling the shoes of a famous old nam...

Northamptonshire Steelbacks' Rob Keogh celebrates after hitting the winning runs to beat Durham Jets during the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA

Chris Waters: Edgbaston leads the way as it serves up a feast of delights on T20...

Durham Jets' Mark Wood (centre) celebrates after bowling Yorkshire Vikings' Tim Bresnan during the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston, Birmingham. (Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire)

Yorkshire vow to hit back after T20 defeat

Northamptonshire Steelbacks players celebrate with the trophy after winning the T20 Final during the NatWest T20 Blast Finals Day at Edgbaston, Birmingham. (Picture: PA).

No secret to Northants' success, it's hard work, says Cobb

Yorkshire's Liam Plunkett

T2o Finals Day: Yorkshire bid for their first piece of silverware of 2016

Yorkshire's David Willey

T20 Finals Day: David Willey is aiming to give Yorkshire the edge

David Willey. Picture: SWpix.com.

Andrew Gale: All-rounder Willey's proving to be a big game player for us

Jack Leaning produced some meaty blows in his 64 that helped Yorkshire to victory over Northants and into the T20 quarter-finals.

Northants v Yorkshire: I don't think many teams will want to face us, says Alex ...

Alex Lees

Northants Steelbacks v Yorkshire Vikings: Now let's finish the job and qualify '...

Yorkshire century-maker Jack Leaning (Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com).

No stopping Yorkshire in bid to end their one-day drought

Yorkshires new overseas signing Travis Head hits out in the T20 victory over Durham at Headingley on Wednesday night (Picture: David Williams).

Yorkshire v Northants: Vikings playing it smart in belated T20 bid

Yorkshire's Gary Ballance celebrates his century against Middlesex at North Marine Road, Scarborough (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com).

Ballance and Bresnan help to put Yorkshire in charge

Darren Lehmann watches another shot safely to the boundary as he races to a record score against Notts at Scarborough in 2001. (Picture: Tony Bartholemew)

Chris Waters: Superlative Adam Lyth evokes memories of pioneering Darren Lehmann

Yorkshire members enjoy a day at Scarborough where the county hope to kick-start their one-day fortunes (Picture: Tony Johnson).

Yorkshire v Northants: Willey admits Yorkshire are on a one-day learning curve

Yorkshire's T20 captain
Alex Lees has finally seen his side gain a point - through a washout at Edbaston (
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Yorkshire off the mark but point lost may prove costly

David Willey.

Yorkshire land top target Willey

David Willey has permission to leave Northants in order to further his career.

Top England pace  prospect Willey on the radar of champions Yorkshire

Yorkshire Vikings's T20 Blast campaign quickly ran out of steam.

Time for Yorkshire to head back to T20 drawing board

Junior professional Ben Coad

Yorkshire youngsters given chance to impress

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