Players / Chris Read

Lancashire v Nottinghamshire, Clydesdale Bank 40, Old Trafford

Lancashire prevail in last-over thriller

May 22, 2011: Lancashire revived their hopes of qualifying for the Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-finals with a dramatic last-over win against Nottinghamshire at Old Trafford

Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2011

Chris Read

Apr 13, 2011: For the purists, it seems a travesty that Read, often regarded as the best gloveman in the country, did not play more for England

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2011

Wisden names four Cricketers of the Year

Apr 8, 2011: The 2011 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack will feature only four Cricketers of the Year, instead of the usual five

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

Nottinghamshire forced to battle

Sep 1, 2010: Title-chasing Nottinghamshire were facing the prospect of conceding a first-innings deficit in their clash with reigning County Championship Division One winners Durham following a closely-fought second day

Nottinghamshire v Durham, CB 40, Trent Bridge

Notts win sets up crunch match

Aug 30, 2010: Half-centuries from Samit Patel and Chris Read helped Nottinghamshire Outlaws to a three-run victory over Durham Dynamos

Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Positive Nottinghamshire refocus after t20 loss

Aug 16, 2010: Nottinghamshire made a positive start to their match against Warwickshire as they looked to put t20 disappointment behind them

Nottinghamshire v Scotland, CB 40, Nottingham

Hussey and Read see off Scotland

Aug 8, 2010: Powerful half-centuries from David Hussey and Chris Read set Nottinghamshire on their way to a comfortable 75-run victory over Scotland in their Clydesdale Bank 40 meeting today

Warwickshire v Nottinghamshire, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Wagh shows his class in unbeaten century

Jul 21, 2010: There were times during this innings when watching Mark Wagh bat was rather like watching a dry stone waller ply his craft

Essex v Nottinghamshire, Chelmsford, 1st day

Brown and Read turn the screw on Essex

Jul 5, 2010: Warwickshire's bowlers put in a solid shift in sweat and drive but could not do enough to undermine Yorkshire's resolve, even on a pitch that never allowed a batsman to feel entirely comfortable

Kent v Nottinghamshire, Tunbridge Wells, 2nd day

Stevens and Key keep Kent ticking

Jun 5, 2010: A dogged half-century from captain Rob Key and a contrasting unbeaten 80, from 83 balls, by Darren Stevens underpinned Kent's shaky second-day reply to Nottinghamshire's 462

Kent v Nottinghamshire, Tunbridge Wells, 1st day

Read leads Nottinghamshire fightback

Jun 4, 2010: Championship leaders Nottinghamshire lost five wickets in the afternoon session but fought back late in the day at Tunbridge Wells to finish on an impressive 393 for 8

Nottinghamshire v Essex, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Masters and Bopara edge Essex ahead

May 31, 2010: A four-wicket haul from David Masters and Ravi Bopara's first half-century of the season put Essex in a strong position to force their first victory in the County Championship since the opening game of the season

Nottinghamshire v Durham, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Brown and Read punish Durham

May 12, 2010:

County news

Chris Read signs new Notts deal

Jan 8, 2010: Nottinghamshire captain Chris Read has signed a three year extension to his existing contract, committing him to the club until the end of the 2013 season

County news

Adams extends Nottinghamshire contract

Sep 30, 2009: The former New Zealand allrounder, Andre Adams, has signed a two-year contract extension with Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire v Sussex, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Nottinghamshire close in on second spot

Sep 25, 2009: So far as Sussex were concerned, only pride was at stake. For Nottinghamshire, there was the not inconsiderable matter of £225,000 to be won as runners-up to Durham

Nottinghamshire v Sussex, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Sussex scrap but relegation looms

Sep 23, 2009: Sussex have good memories of this ground and against a Nottinghamshire side looking pretty ragged as the season closes it would not be a surprise were they to emerge with a win

County Championship round-up

Read and Adams pull up short for Nottinghamshire

Aug 28, 2009: The result may have frustrated both sides, but those fortunate enough to be at New Road for the final day of this Championship match enjoyed a thrilling game of cricket

County Championship round-up

Rashid and Bopara in the runs

Aug 21, 2009: A round-up from the latest action in the County Championship

Nottinghamshire v Warwickshire, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Read rides to Nottinghamshire's rescue

Aug 11, 2009: Chris Read may be yesterday's man in the eyes of the England selectors but he continues to offer proof that as a wicketkeeping all-rounder in the Championship he has no peers