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

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. After sealing Warwickshire’s ninth County Championship with one f