Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title | Ali Martin

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What happened

Two bowlers often described as ‘the nicest guys in cricket’ played starring roles as the Bears outlasted the County Championship competition Ethan Bamber may be an adopted Brummie but it’s fair to say he has the city’s self‑effacing nature down to a tee.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:00:43 UTC.

Why it matters

Results, confirmed transfers and injury news change squads, competition odds and contract value, so this is the kind of sports story worth following rather than routine fixture chatter.

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  1. Wakefield stun Wigan to reach first Grand Final

  2. Nice guys finish first as Bamber and Woakes help Warwickshire seal slow-burn title | Ali Martin

  3. Warwickshire celebrate title, Abell makes 307 on County Championship final day – live

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