County Championship Division One, 2013 news from Cricinfo.com

Ballance shows up Bairstow shortcomings

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If this match is seen as a shootout for the England No. 6 slot in Brisbane, Gary Ballance can begin whitening his pads for the Gabba

Sussex tame Durham bowlers to clinch third

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Nash led the way with 108 as Sussex beat champions Durham by six wickets to secure third place and £87,000 prize money in the LV= County Championship

Buttler confirms Somerset departure

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset may have avoided relegation, but they have been unable to retain the services of their outstanding young England wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler

Record-breaking Sibley shows Surrey the light

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dominic Sibley provided a pleasant footnote to Surrey's torturous season by becoming the youngest player to score a double century in the County Championship

Jennings, Richardson turn the tables

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Keaton Jennings and Michael Richardson both scored hundreds as Division One champions Durham fought back on the third day at Hove

Tension eases with positions secure

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nottinghamshire and Somerset continued to make the most of batsmen-friendly conditions after learning that their Division One status had already been preserved for another season

Innings defeat confirms Derbyshire relegation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire were able to begin planning for next season when their relegation to Division Two was confirmed on the stroke of noon

Wright and Brown give Sussex edge

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Champions Durham could end the season with a defeat after Sussex took control on the second day of their Championship match at Hove

Young Surrey begin well after Ballance ton

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rory Burns and Dominic Sibley led the way as Surrey reached 172 for 1 in response to Yorkshire's 434 all out on day of two their Championship Division One clash

Drop beckons after Derbyshire collapse

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The corpse is still twitching but realistically Derbyshire's Division One life is over for the moment

Hildreth ton defends Somerset status

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

James Hildreth batted beautifully, scoring at roughly a run a ball for his entire innings, and soothed talk of a possible Somerset relegation

Anyon, Jordan run through champions

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

James Anyon claimed only the sixth five-wicket haul of his career and Luke Wright hit an unbeaten 74 as Sussex gained the upper hand against Durham

Hussey and Lumb ease Notts worries

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Most professional sportsman aim to finish their careers on a high but few will beat the achievements of Nottinghamshire's David Hussey in the final few days of his life on the county circuit

Woakes repels fighting Derbyshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire's last throw of the dice began with a demonstration of faith in the team has taken them to the last round of games clinging to the possibility that they still might not go down

Rogers removal confirms Yorkshire in second

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Rogers made 65 but with him went Middlesex's improbable hopes of chasing 277 and Yorkshire were confirmed as Division One runners-up

Surrey relegated by Javid and Woakes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Surrey went down tamely in the end, their optimistic plan to take 10 Warwickshire wickets in less time that it took to concede 281 runs falling a long way short

Surrey gamble in survival bid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Surrey need another eight wickets after forfeiting their second innings and setting Warwickshire 281 to win in more than a day, as they attempt to stay in Division One

Gillespie proud but 'fairytale' eludes Yorks

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Geoffrey Boycott's exhortation to Yorkshire to win the Championship in their 150th anniversary season has not come to pass

Durham claim third Championship title

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Durham clinched the LV= County Championship title by wrapping up a routine eight-wicket win over Nottinghamshire on a rain-delayed third day at Chester-le-Street

Durham prove unstoppable

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A potent bowling attack and a strong team spirit developed through shared goals and experiences has taken Durham to the brink of a third County Championship title

Solanki's masterclass comes too late

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Days like these have been rare for Surrey this season, which goes a long way, of course, to explaining why they are on the brink of relegation

Yorkshire now eyeing second solace

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With the correct mindset, if the Championship is lost, Yorkshire and Middlesex are still engaged in a worthwhile, cut-and-thrust contest for second place

Collingwood's value immense to Durham

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Paul Collingwood appeared genuinely surprised by the suggestion that he might be considered a candidate for the Managing Director of England Cricket position

Durham blitz brings title a step closer

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Paul Collingwood should steer Durham away from trouble in their crucial match against Nottinghamshire as they closed in on the Championship title

Yorkshire's dream withering away

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire may reflect on another frustrating battle with the weather as the day their Championship dream died

Rain pushes Surrey closer to drop

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Surrey could do without the abrupt arrival of autumn keeping them confined to the dressing room for all but the first hour and a quarter of the first day against Warwickshire

Notts ease drop fears with draw

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nottinghamshire eased their relegation worries by picking up two valuable bowling bonus points at Lord's before their Championship Division One game against Middlesex ended in a weather-ravaged draw

Onions puts Durham on brink of title

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The dream of an England recall in his home Ashes Test might have been denied to Graham Onions but he may look back and decide that bowling Durham to the title was reasonably adequate consolation.

Meschede helps ease Somerset worries

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset eased their relegation worries by beating Surrey by seven wickets in a dogfight at Taunton.

Yorkshire hopes washes away at Hove

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An embarrassing morning's cricket was followed by an afternoon of rain and bad light on the final day of this game where Yorkshire's title chances began to be lapped up by the sea

Yorkshire stumble over Zaidi's debut

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire's seam attack has proved itself a formidable unit over the past five months and they will need to work quickly on day four to push for a victory to keep up the pressure on Durham

Borthwick cheer among Durham frustration

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A slow pitch, a slow outfield and rain after tea combined to undermine Durham's plan to achieve the victory that would make them odds-on to clinch the title

Amla pair leaves Surrey struggling

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Lewis Gregory and Peter Trego struck twice each as Somerset strengthened their grip on the relegation clash with Surrey at Taunton

Lyth gives Yorkshire strong platform

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Adam Lyth showed what a fine batsman he is with 93 to set Yorkshire up with the chance to build a first-innings lead over Sussex

Compton looks a million dollars

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rogers back in the groove at Lord's

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Rogers may have only made 21 runs for Australia in the Lord's Test but nothing seems to disturb his serenity batting here for Middlesex.

Rushworth answers Durham's call

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Rushworth's persistence in nailing down a county career might yet help Durham win the Championship

Mullaney graft leads safety quest

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nottinghamshire have one of the most attractive batting line-ups in the county game. Seldom can they have been as becalmed as this

Yorks held up by diligent Brown

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ben Brown's unbeaten 78 held up Yorkshire after the visiting seam attack had made good use of winning the tossing and bowling first

Time may be up for Trescothick

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After four years it might be beneficial for all concerned for Marcus Trescothick to hand over the Somerset captaincy

Survival bigger than promotion - Krikken

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire coach Karl Krikken began this season believing his team could compete at the higher level and, with safety now a realistic prospect, says survival this year would be a bigger achievement than last season's promotion

Chanderpaul keeps cool for priceless win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shivnarine Chanderpaul has seen it all and pretty much done it all during a career spanning more than 20 years. But seldom, if ever, can his efforts have been more gratefully received than than on day four at Taunton

Pitch perfect Rayner destroys Surrey

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The similarities between Ollie Rayner and Jim Laker are not, at first glance, obvious but on the ground that England's greatest offspinner called home for many years, Rayner produced a more than passable impression.

Kieswetter struggles could prove costly

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire are within believing distance, just about, of claiming a third victory in four matches after another day of high entertainment and, for a time at least, high farce involving Somerset wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter.

Fletcher keeps Notts' chins up

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Luke Fletcher bowled Nottinghamshire into a position from which they could, if the weather is kind to them, go on to win tomorrow.

Durham go top with resounding win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Durham are in pole position to win the Championship after going 14.5 points clear of Yorkshire at the top of the Division One table with three matches to go

Re-energised Adams ready for return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

His love for cricket ebbed when he was sacked by Surrey in June but now Chris Adams is looking for another opportunity to get stuck into cricket again

Collingwood keeps one eye on the weather

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Taking captaincy decisions after consulting the weather forecast is not normally recommended practice but Paul Collingwood will need to keep the forecast in mind on day three

Rayner's feasts on feeble Surrey

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It may have come too late to revive Middlesex's title prospects, but Ollie Rayner's career-best haul could well have hammered a nail in the coffin of Surrey's Division One survival hopes.

Patel hits out at England omission

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Riding on an accomplished century, Samit Patel took the opportunity to hit out at the England selectors at being overlooked for international duty since February.

Hildreth helps bring double relief for Somerset

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There was relief and hope for Somerset: relief that their pitch had been given the all-clear following several sessions of close scrutiny, and some hope of a vital backs-to-the-wall victory

Keedy answers Surrey's call

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It was probably fitting, in a season where the age profile of their squad has caused such consternation, that Gary Keedy should come to Surrey's rescue

Somerset collapse hands Derbs advantage

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset were bundled out for 103 before Derbyshire raced into a handy lead, despite the spin and bounce afforded Piyush Chawla on a first-day pitch

Notts slump after Jeetan Patel's counter

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nottinghamshire lost three wickets in five overs before the close after half-centuries from Varun Chopra and Jeetan Patel had provided the backbone of Warwickshire's 298

Stoneman misses out but Durham well placed

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mark Stoneman made 96 and, although his team missed out on a second batting point, Durham's seamers claimed three Sussex wickets before the close

Surrey's first win lifts survival hopes

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:06 GMT

Finally, at the twelfth attempt, Surrey have their first win of the 2013 County Championship, and one that keeps their fate in their own hands.

Durham turn tables in title race

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Durham struck a significant blow in the Championship title race by inflicting only a second defeat in 31 matches upon Yorkshire

Testing pitch promises tense finish

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A tense final day is in prospect after Derbyshire built a lead of 161 with three wickets remaining against Surrey

Brown condemns 'farcical' draw

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If Warwickshire, or more realistically Sussex, do end up missing out on the Championship title by a handful of points, they may well reflect on this match as the defining moment of their campaign

Patel highlights Panesar's absence

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sussex battled to set up a fourth-day run chase after Jeetan Patel's punchy innings gave Warwickhshire a lead but the absence of Monty Panesar may yet prove telling

Solanki shines for wasteful Surrey

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

While Derbyshire were gifted a way back into the game by some wasteful Surrey batting, their bowlers remained diligent to battle hard on a pitch that rewarded patience

Yorkshire stage stunning fightback

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire have Phil Jaques and Kane Williamson to thank for leaving them in a position to chase the most remarkable of Championship wins against Durham having been asked to follow-on after lunch on day three with a deficit of 299 runs

Somerset savour Lord's demolition

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

When Somerset finally set course for the west country tonight several hours after sealing a stunning victory with nearly five sessions to spare, they did so safe in the knowledge that survival is once again in their own hands

Youth rewarded as Edwards shines

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

George Edwards claimed three wickets and Tim Linley four as Derbyshire were bowled out for 219 on the first day at The Oval

New starts serve Evans, Chambers well

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

For all the talk of youth development and home-grown talent, sometimes there is much to be said for a fresh start.

Chawla-inspired Somerset run riot

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nothing could satisfactorily explain Middlesex's first-innings capitulation to 106 all out, not even the fact that Somerset were buzzing after their last three wickets added 238

Richardson maiden hundred stalls Yorkshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Michael Richardson scored his maiden first-class hundred as Durham piled up 573 to bat Division One leaders Yorkshire into a tight spot

Chambers highlights demand on resources

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It is, perhaps, a sign of the times that, just as the County Championship season should be reaching a peak, the demands on its resources are at their greatest. Maurice Chambers' loan signing demonstrated so.

Barrow deals with greater emergency

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Alex Barrow answered an emergency call earlier this season by keeping wicket for Somerset in several Championship matches. But his rush to the rescue today could prove even more valuable

Stoneman, Stokes douse Yorkshire optimism

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Any talk of Yorkshire for the Championship was quickly quietened as hundreds for Mark Stoneman and Ben Stokes took full toll of a poor Yorkshire bowling performance

Wood's best deepens Surrey slump

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:11:06 GMT

A raucous rendition of The Blaydon Races resounded from the home dressing room moments after Durham completed an equally resounding victory which elevates them to second in Division One

Surrey rocked by Harrison five

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Two young Durham players, Jamie Harrison and Usman Arshad, bowled their side into a dominant position against Surrey at Chester le Street

Surrey fold after Tremlett's eight

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Chris Tremlett could be forgiven for thinking if all his efforts are worth it. Firstly he misses out on a Test recall he seemed assured of, then he takes a career-best 8 for 96 only to then see Surrey's top order crumble

Gloom descends on Warks title hopes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There could have been no more appropriate metaphor for Warwickshire's chances of retaining the County Championship than the gloom which enshrouded Edgbaston on Friday evening.

Derbyshire regain identity to spark survival bid

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A thrilling final day at the Racecourse ended with Derbyshire securing a second successive win of the season to take them out of the relegation zone

Borthwick keeps Tremlett at bay

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If anyone in the England camp takes a look at the scorecard from this game, it will be noted that Chris Tremlett, who missed out on selection for the fifth Test at The Oval

Compton frees up with future decided

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nick Compton may not have much idea what the future holds for him as far as England is concerned but he has finally pledged his domestic future to Somerset for the next three years

Essex wait on how Panesar gels

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

On Wednesday, Nigel Hilliard, the Essex chairman, said that the prospects of Monty Panesar remaining an Essex cricketer next year will be dependent on how well he fits into the dressing-room for the remainder of the season

Compton signs new Somerset deal

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Nick Compton has signed a new three year deal to stay at Somerset, ending speculation about his future.

Nervous Notts warned of relegation

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:42:20 GMT

Five weeks to go and one or two at the wrong end of the table are starting to get twitchy, including now Nottinghamshire

Middlesex pretensions exposed by Derbyshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire extended their overnight score by over 100 runs before removing six Middlesex wickets to take a firm grip on the match

Madsen first to 1000-run mark

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire's captain, Wayne Madsen, became the first batsmen to 1000 Championship runs this season as he compiled a brilliant century at the County Ground

Somerset grateful for Kieswetter ton

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset's modest supremacy was exercised by Craig Kieswetter, who was twice dropped on his way to making his first Championship century of the season

Piolet returns to Sussex on loan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Steffan Piolet has joined Sussex on loan until the end of the 2013 season

Somerset eye up deal for Chawla

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset have agreed terms with Indian legspinner Piyush Chawla with a view to him joining the club for the rest of the season.

Yorkshire sign Williamson for season's final leg

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire have signed New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson for the last five matches of the County Championship

Somerset dealt blow with loss of Rehman

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset's hopes of avoiding relegation in the County Championship have been dealt a crushing blow with the news that Abdur Rehman, the left-arm spinner, will not be available to fulfil his county contract.

Warwickshire excited by Rankin's form

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Warwickshire's frustration was greater than Yorkshire's when only an hour's play was possible on the final day

Compton focuses on survival

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Somerset - with Nick Compton back near to his resolute best - avoided what would have been a devastating defeat on the eve of their FLt20 quarter-final against Surrey

Gale rues Yorkshire slump

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A ninth-wicket partnership between Keith Barker and Jeetan Patel gave Warwickshire the momentum, which they maintained by reducing Yorkshire to 148 for 7

Struggling Somerset wait on Rehman

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Struggling Somerset are waiting to learn whether their plan to re-sign international spinner Abdur Rehman for the final few weeks of the season has been dashed

Derbyshire claim first Division One win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire claimed their first Championship win of the season when they eased to a nine-wicket win over title challengers Sussex

Comfortable win boosts Middlesex title hopes

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It took only 63 minutes on the penultimate day for Middlesex to register their fifth win of the season

Robson qualification boost for England

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England may have struck an important blow in future Ashes series after Sam Robson qualified to represent England.

Middlesex turn tables after Onions' blitz

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

If the ECB do end up looking into this game, after 32 wickets fell in six sessions, then their only conclusion should be to consider enforcing the services of a batting liaison officer for both sides.

Jordan first to reach 50 Championship wickets

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sussex all-rounder Chris Jordan became the first man to reach 50 Championship wickets for the season to maintain the impetus in their title challenge on the second day of the Division One game against Derbyshire at Hove.

Plunkett continues to appeal

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire's coach Jason Gillespie told his troubled signing Liam Plunkett to run in and bowl - and he is doing so to good effect

Clouds remains for Trescothick and Somerset

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

David Hussey's entertaining innings and some late order fireworks have put Nottinghamshire's noses in front

Case for Ballance grows stronger

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The lobby urging the England selectors to add Gary Ballance to their roll call of Yorkshire players can shout a little louder after he maintained his extraordinary consistency

Finn proves a delight for Dexter

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

With the sky overcast and what looked to be a responsive pitch, there was little doubt as to what Neil Dexter would do when he won the toss. But even he couldn't have envisaged just how quickly the game would progress on its opening day