Derbyshire v New Zealanders, Derby, 1st day

Brownlie and Watling shine during low-key start

May 4, 2013: Dean Brownlie and BJ Watling spent useful time in the middle as the New Zealanders began their tour against Derbyshire

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Few alarms in Durham's perfect chase

May 2, 2013: With a sprint finish to a marathon, Durham claimed a victory that speaks volumes for their character, their determination and their team spirit.

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Ashington's Wood returns with success

May 1, 2013: A half-century and three wickets for Mark Wood, from Ashington, put Durham on course for their second win of the season at Trent Bridge

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 2nd day

Happy return for Smith as Broad labours

Apr 30, 2013: Will Smith snapped a lean run with the bat as he made a century to lead a strong Durham reply on day two at Trent Bridge

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Taylor hitting form at the right time

Apr 29, 2013: James Taylor and Steven Mullaney added the meat to Nottinghamshire's total, but some loose shots meant the home side did not get away from Durham

New Zealand tour of England, 2013

Root to lead Lions; Bopara included

Apr 29, 2013: Joe Root has been named captain of the England Lions team to play New Zealand in a four-day game in Leicester from May 9.

Somerset v Warwickshire, Taunton, 4th day

Warwickshire last pair thwart Somerset

Apr 28, 2013: Dougie Brown hailed Warwickshire's "incredible strength of character" as Warwickshire's tenth-wicket pair survived for 21.1 overs to deny Somerset victory at Taunton

Somerset v Warwickshire, Taunton, 3rd day

Leach sucks life out of Warwickshire

Apr 27, 2013: At first glance, it may appear Warwickshire are in something of a tight spot in Taunton. At second glance, too. They would have to break a variety of records if they are to overhaul their victory target of 515 in a minimum of 143 overs

Somerset v Warwickshire, Taunton, 2nd day

Somerset dominate champions

Apr 26, 2013: There is much talk of players preferring the IPL to first-class or even international cricket but, in Alfonso Thomas, Somerset have a cricketer who has chosen to take the path less travelled.

Somerset v Warwickshire, Taunton, 1st day

Petersen and Buttler give Somerset initiative

Apr 25, 2013: If Alviro Petersen had his own tankard in the local pub and a cider named after him, he could hardly have taken to life with Somerset more comfortably

England news

Pietersen hopes turn to Ashes

Apr 25, 2013: His absence for the Champions Trophy is a huge blow for England and news on Kevin Pietersen's fitness is now set to dominate the next few months

Spot-fixing

Westfield endures third day of evidence

Apr 24, 2013: Mervyn Westfield has endured a third day in the witness box as Danish Kaneria's appeal against a lifetime ban from the game continues

Spot-fixing

Angry Westfield appears at Kaneria hearing

Apr 22, 2013: The ECB has won its battle to get Mervyn Westfield, the former Essex seamer, to testify at Danish Kaneria's appeal against his life ban for corruption

Surrey v Somerset, The Oval, 4th day

Smith helping Surrey smile again

Apr 20, 2013: He may have had to accept a draw in his maiden match as Surrey captain, but Graeme Smith welcomed the first steps on his new journey with cautious optimism.

Surrey v Somerset, The Oval, 3rd day

I'm still standing, says centurion Davies

Apr 19, 2013: Steven Davies provided a welcome reminder of his class with a first Championship century in almost a year.

County news

Mahmood 'coming home' to Surrey

Apr 19, 2013: Surrey have signed Azhar Mahmood for this year Friends Life T20 competition

Surrey v Somerset, The Oval, 2nd day

Surrey back on track despite Trego's blow

Apr 18, 2013: The same phrase reoccurs often in Chris Adams' conversation: "A year is a long time in cricket."

Spot-fixing

ECB continues Westfield negotiations

Apr 18, 2013: The ECB are continuing their efforts to persuade Mervyn Westfield to give evidence at Danish Kaneira's appeal hearing

Surrey v Somerset, The Oval, 1st day

Dernbach shines after Petersen ton

Apr 17, 2013: They may have come to see a South African opening batsman make his debut, but there would have been little pleasure for Surrey supporters in the identity of the eventual century scorer

England news

ECB out to 'own the summer'

Apr 15, 2013: The ECB aims to 'own the summer as England prepares to host the Champions Trophy and an Ashes series

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