England v New Zealand, 2nd Investec Test, Headingley

Vettori ruled out, NZ bank on pace

May 15, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley

England v New Zealand, 1st Test, Lord's

England aim for swing in fortunes

May 14, 2013: Stuart Broad has admitted England's bowlers need to re-establish their credentials when the series against New Zealand begins at Lord's

Kent v Northamptonshire, Canterbury, 2nd day

Crook steals lead after Peters ton

May 2, 2013: A century from Northamptonshire's captain Stephen Peters helped them to a slim advantage at the halfway point of a keenly contested match against Kent

Kent v Northamptonshire, Canterbury, 1st day

Bell-Drummond the most enchanting tale for Kent

May 1, 2013: Kent managed no more than respectability in front of their first home crowd of the season with Daniel Bell-Drummond the day's most enchanting Canterbury tale

Remove fielding restrictions in ODIs

Apr 28, 2013: It will prompt captains and bowlers to actively seek wickets rather than wait for pressure points to build

England news

Pietersen out of Champions Trophy

Apr 24, 2013: Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy and could face a race to be fit in time for the Ashes as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury

County news

Middlesex prepared for Rogers' departure

Apr 24, 2013: Angus Fraser described himself as "chuffed to bits" after Chris Rogers was included in Australia's Ashes squad

County news

Middlesex will keep helping Finn

Apr 20, 2013: Angus Fraser, Middlesex's director of cricket, has said the club will support Steven Finn in his efforts to adjust to bowling off a shortened run-up

Middlesex v Derbyshire, Lord's, 3rd day

Murtagh the ringleader in Middlesex mugging

Apr 19, 2013: Tim Murtagh took 5 for 12 as Derbyshire were blown away for 60 in their second innings to give Middlesex their second win in as many games

Middlesex v Derbyshire, Lord's, 2nd day

Robson's lead is not followed as Derbyshire hit back

Apr 18, 2013: After their victory at Trent Bridge last week, talk of Middlesex's title credentials was dialled up a notch but Sam Robson acknowledged his side have "a lot of work to do" in this match

Middlesex v Derbyshire, Lord's, 1st day

Godleman's grit holds up best friend Finn

Apr 17, 2013: A day dominated by the two youngest men to represent Middlesex in first-class cricket ended with Derbyshire in the sort of parlous position that many would have predicted after they had lost the toss and were inserted

County news

Smith targets stability and success

Apr 12, 2013: Surrey's new captain preached a message of pride and responsibility as he arrived to begin the task of rebuilding the county in his image

ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Champions Trophy is crunch time for Cardiff

Apr 7, 2013: Alan Hamer, Glamorgan's chief executive, has admitted that Cardiff's role as one of the host venues for the Champions Trophy "raises the stakes" for county and country

Wales cricket's charm offensive

Apr 7, 2013: The Champions Trophy will put the spotlight back on Cardiff and Welsh cricket, and the likes of Robert Croft plan to make the most of it

West Indies v Zimbabwe, 2nd Test, Roseau, 2nd day

Gayle, Chanderpaul tons put West Indies in control

Mar 21, 2013: It has been a long tour for Zimbabwe, beaten in all six matches against West Indies so far, but on the second day of the Roseau Test they fell under the wheel of Shivnarine Chanderpaul

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Bloemfontein

De Villiers resumes juggling act

Mar 9, 2013: An introspective and honest captain, AB de Villiers is still learning the job and has admitted to having "room for improvement" as a leader ahead of the first ODI against Pakistan

New Zealand v England, 1st Test, Dunedin

An early chance to catch England cold

Mar 5, 2013: Preview of the first Test between New Zealand and England at the University Oval

New Zealand v England, 3rd ODI, Auckland

England seek back-to-back wins

Feb 22, 2013: Preview of the third ODI between New Zealand and England at Eden Park

MCC news

Finn stumps problem to become no-ball

Feb 21, 2013: The MCC has announced a change to the Laws meaning a bowler hitting the stumps during their delivery stride will result in a no-ball being called

New Zealand v England, 2nd ODI, Napier

Anderson and Root deliver big win

Feb 20, 2013: England marched to a business-like eight-wicket win at Napier to square the series at 1-1

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