Durham v Somerset, Chester-le-Street, 4th day

Compton sends England a reminder

Apr 23, 2014: Nick Compton provided another reminder of his abilities as he helped his Somerset side secure a draw on the final day of their game at Durham

Durham v Somerset, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Onions makes his well rehearsed case

Apr 21, 2014: Graham Onions provided another reminded of his skills to help Durham take charge against Somerset, but will the watching selector, James Whitaker, take any notice?

Durham v Somerset, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Jennings' patience trumps Overton's pace

Apr 20, 2014: While the pace of Jamie Overton caught the eye, it was the patience and denial of Keaton Jennings that gave Durham the advantage over Somerset.

England news

Diligent Moores deserves second chance

Apr 19, 2014: Peter Moores made mistakes during his first spell as England coach but the benefit of experience could lead to success this time around

England news

Trott stands down after relapse

Apr 18, 2014: Jonathan Trott is to take an extended break from cricket having suffered a recurrence of the problems that forced him to leave the Ashes tour after the first Test in Brisbane

England news

Stokes wants to lock away anger

Apr 17, 2014: Ben Stokes has admitted he needs to mature if he is to fulfill his potential as a cricketer after missing the World T20 in Bangladesh when he broke his wrist punching his locker

Warks v Sussex, Div 1, Edgbaston, 4th day

Sussex show values to cherish

Apr 16, 2014: There is something refreshing about Sussex. They play cricket with charm and, as Warwickshire can testify, their position as early Championship leaders suggests they play it rather well

Joyce puts Sussex on the brink

Apr 15, 2014:

New Zealand news

Patel shuns New Zealand approach

Apr 15, 2014: Jeetan Patel has declined an invitation from New Zealand to tour West Indies and committed himself to Warwickshire

Warwickshire v Sussex, Div 1, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Bell stages grand recovery

Apr 14, 2014: Ian Bell proved his talents remain unimpaired after the Ashes but Jonathan Trott's start for Warwickshire has yet to convince the sceptics

Warks v Sussex, Div 1, Edgbaston, 1st day

Jordan's excellence sets up Joyce

Apr 13, 2014: The national selector, James Whitaker, might have ventured to Edgbaston to see the batting of Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell, but it was Ed Joyce who stood out amid the wreckage of a day on which 20 wickets fell

Notts v Lancs, Div 1, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Smith's heroics too late for Lancashire

Apr 9, 2014: Tom Smith not only top-scored with the bat to help his side avoid the follow-on, but also claimed a five-wicket haul to precipitate a remarkable collapse in Nottinghamshire second innings

England news

Siddle 'glad' to see back of Pietersen

Apr 9, 2014: Peter Siddle, in England to take up a season-long overseas contract with Nottinghamshire, has admitted he is "pretty glad" England have dropped Kevin Pietersen

Notts v Lancs, Div 1, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Notts break Lancashire resistance

Apr 9, 2014: A record seventh-wicket partnership between Ashwell Prince and Tom Smith proved in vain for Lancashire as they slipped to a 45-run defeat against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge

Notts v Lancs, LV= Champ Div 1, Trent Bridge, 2nd day

Lancashire batting in question

Apr 7, 2014: If Lancashire do not summon a reinforcement for Ashwell Prince there are already signs at Trent Bridge that their batting could be exposed in Division One

England news

'Now or never for England' - Newell

Apr 7, 2014: Mick Newell has admitted that it is a case of "now or never" if he is to become England coach.

Notts v Lancs, LV= Championship Div One, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Anderson still central to England's plans

Apr 6, 2014: James Anderson bowled uncomplainingly with a cracked rib during England's Ashes whitewash. At Trent Bridge, he pronounced himself still very much part of England's plans

England news

Who could be England's new coach?

Apr 4, 2014: Interviews for the England head coach role start this week. Here ESPNcricinfo ssesses each candidate's chances

County previews 2014

Worrying times for Worcestershire

Apr 3, 2014: ESPNcricinfo considers Worcestershire's prospects for the 2014 season

County previews 2014

Warwickshire may prove team to beat

Apr 2, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews Warwickshire's prospects for the 2014 season