On The Circuit
Gooch set to invest in Essex
Graham Gooch is set to invest £90,000 in Essex over the next three years
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Graham Gooch is set to invest £90,000 in Essex over the next three years. Gooch has announced that he will sponsor the Essex Cricket Academy, and will write a cheque for £30,000 for the first year, a figure which will then be reviewed.
Full postBotha signs for Warwickshire
Ant Botha has signed a two-year contract with Warwickshire after turning down an extension with Derbyshire.
Will Luke
25-Feb-2013
Ant Botha has signed a two-year contract with Warwickshire after turning down an extension with Derbyshire.
"It has been a very difficult decision," Botha said. "At this stage of my career, I feel this is the right move for me and an exciting opportunity that I might not get again."
John Morris, Derbyshire's director of cricket, admitted he was "very disappointed" to lose Botha mid-season but stressed it would give him a chance to "assess players in the remaining matches this year who are going to be a part of Derbyshire's future".
Full postWheater stars in Essex win
Some may say the Floodlit Cup is just another county money-spinner
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
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Wheater, the wicketkeeper/batsman was Essex
Full postYorkshire release young trio
Yorkshire have released a trio of young second XI players
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Yorkshire have released a trio of young second XI players. Nick Thornicroft, Chris Gilbert and Greg Norton have not had their contracts renewed.
Martyn Moxon, the director of cricket, said:
Full postYorkshire sign Imran Tahir
Yorkshire have added Pakistan A legspinner Imran Tahir to their squad for the final stages of the season after Jason Gillespie was called away to an Australian training camp
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
Yorkshire have added Pakistan A legspinner Imran Tahir to their squad for the final stages of the season after Jason Gillespie was called away to an Australian training camp. Tahir joins Inzamam-ul-Haq, who has replaced Younis Khan, and he has previous county experience after a short spell with Middlesex in 2003
Full postGet snappy with the Friends Provident Trophy
The Friends Provident Trophy will be on display at the Riverside this weekend at both of Durhamâ..s Pro40 matches
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
The Friends Provident Trophy will be on display at the Riverside this weekend at both of Durhamâ..s Pro40 matches. Durham take on Leicestershire on Sunday, August 26, and then their local rivals Yorkshire on Bank Holiday Monday.
The silverware will be on display in the foyer of the Media Centre from 12.45pm until the end of the lunch interval so spectators can bring their cameras along and take their photo next to Durham's first trophy.
Gates open at 11.45am and play is scheduled to start at 1.45pm. Tickets are priced at £12 for adults when purchased in advance (£15 on the day) and £5 for juniors (£6 on the day). Tickets can be purchased online at www.durhamccc.co.u or by calling the box office on 0870 389 1991.
Full post100 days of free cricket
Now far be it from us to promote another cricket outlet, but we do feel it's our duty to bring to your attention a splendid offer from The Daily Telegraph
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Now far be it from us to promote another cricket outlet, but we do feel it's our duty to bring to your attention a splendid offer from The Daily Telegraph. They have 100 days of free cricket up for grabs, if you buy a paper on the day of some specified Championship matches and amble along to the ground. More details here.
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