MCC news

MCC decide against bat Law change

Jul 16, 2014: It's become a batsman's game they say but the MCC have no plans yet to change the Law on the size of bats

Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire, NatWest T20, Edgbaston

Mullaney ensures Notts' run continues

Jul 8, 2014: Warwickshire are blessed with the most fearsome battery of fast bowlers in the country but in recent T20s they have become a liability. They disappointed once again here and lost for the fourth time in succession

Middlesex v Somerset, NatWest T20 Blast, The Oval

Denly breaks Middlesex horror run

Jun 18, 2014: Middlesex have been so rotten in the NatWest T20 Blast that Lord's refused to host their latest match. Well, not exactly

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's

England tricky start to new era

Jun 11, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews the first Test between England and Sri Lanka

Surrey v Essex, NatWest T20, The Oval

Pietersen fails on return as Surrey lose

Jun 6, 2014: Kevin Pietersen was greeted with several boos on his return to cricket in England and did not quell the naysayers with just an eight-ball stay in his first match for Surrey since being sacked by the ECB in February.

Leicestershire v Warwickshire, NatWest T20 Blast, Grace Road

Porterfield brims with confidence in win

Jun 1, 2014: Will Porterfield made an energetic half-century as Warwickshire proved too classy for Leicestershire and won their first match in the NatWest T20.

England v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Old Trafford

England chase response to Durham drubbing

May 27, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews the 3rd ODI at Old Trafford

England v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, The Oval

England set off on World Cup path

May 21, 2014: ESPNcricinfo previews the 1st ODI between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval

Gloucestershire v Somerset, T20 Blast, South Division, Bristol

New team, same skills from Nannes

May 16, 2014: In chasing 157, Gloucestershire failed to match their very credible effort with the ball and missed a chance for only a third win against Somerset at Bristol in T20

England news

Regime change suits Carberry

May 15, 2014: A change of England management has reignited Michael Carberry's international career and he now has his sights on a summer for England across all formats

NatWest T20 Blast countdown

The T20 entertainer England missed

May 14, 2014: Lionised in Taunton and championed for England by county fans everywhere, Peter Trego has not given up on bringing his brand of belligerence to the international stage

Hampshire v Glamorgan, Ageas Bowl, 3rd day

Hampshire make their title pitch

May 13, 2014: Barring outrageously cruel circumstances, Hampshire will complete victory on day four and move top of Division Two

Hampshire v Glamorgan, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

Vince matches sparkle with grit

May 12, 2014: James Vince has attracted attention for his natural stroke-making ability but he kept his instincts in check with a circumspect innings to steer Hampshire into a three-figure lead over Glamorgan

Hampshire v Glamorgan, Division 2, Ageas Bowl, 1st day

Bates gives keeping masterclass

May 11, 2014: Michael Bates gave a wicketkeeping masterclass to revive memories of the great keeping skills of yesteryear as Hampshire took control against Glamorgan

Somerset v Notts, Div 1, Taunton, 4th day

Newell spells out Patel's task

May 7, 2014: Samit Patel claims not to have any thoughts of an England recall but after a stalemate at Taunton his Notts coach, and now England selector, Mick Newell, said it was too early to write him off

Somerset v Notts, Div 1, Taunton, 3rd day

Taunton beauty masks real issue

May 5, 2014: Exactly 40 years after the death of Adge Cutler, Somerset is still permeating the national consciousness - thanks to its cricketers

Somerset v Notts, Div 1, Taunton, 2nd day

Somerset harvest far from certain

May 5, 2014: Exactly 40 years after the death of Adge Cutler, Somerset is still permeating the national consciousness - thanks to its cricketers

Somerset v Notts, Div 1, Taunton, 1st day

Patel's swagger suits Notts

May 4, 2014: A swaggering century from Samit Patel at Taunton underlined his talent but he has been spurned by England too often to be obsessing over an England rec

Northants v Durham, Division 1, Northampton, 4th day

Northants' last pair hold out

Apr 16, 2014: Rob Newton summoned the chief resistance as Northamptonshire began life back in Division One with a heartwarming draw with the last pair at the crease against the defending champions, Durham

Northamptonshire v Durham, Northampton, 3rd day

Collingwood faces tricky decision

Apr 15, 2014: Paul Collingwood may have to risk an adventurous declaration on the final day to try to fashion a Durham victory and newly-promoted Northants might be the sort of team to persuade him to gamble