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Derbyshire enjoyed a day of batting practice against Cambridge UCCE at Fenners , led by a century from Dan Birch (130)
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
Derbyshire enjoyed a day of batting practice against Cambridge UCCE at Fenners, led by a century from Dan Birch (130). Danish wicketkeeper Frederik Klokker finished unbeaten on 62.
Lancashire's young attack were made to work hard by Durham UCCE at Durham University. Laurie Evans struck his maiden first-class century on a slow, low pitch. Oliver Newby and Steven Croft grabbed two wickets apiece.
Kabir Ali claimed 5 for 16 as Worcestershire rolled Loughborough UCCE for 104 at New Road. Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 101 then led an impressive reply.
Neil Dexter and Matthew Walker hit centuries as Kent piled on the runs against Cardiff UCCE at Canterbury. Darren Stevens made 87 and Geraint Jones chipped in with an unbeaten 36 in the match which isn't first class.
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Lancashire have been boosted by the news that Andrew Flintoff, James Anderson and Sajid Mahmood will be available for the Championship match against Hampshire, at The Rose Bowl, starting on May 9.
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
Lancashire have been boosted by the news that Andrew Flintoff, James Anderson and Sajid Mahmood will be available for the Championship match against Hampshire, at The Rose Bowl, starting on May 9.
For Flintoff it will be his one first-class outing ahead of the first Test against West Indies and for Anderson and Mahmood a chance to stake a claim for one of the pace bowling slots.
Flintoff and Mahmood are also available for the Friends Provident match against Northamptonshire on May 6 while Anderson can play against Durham the following day.
Lancashire are also hoping that Brad Hodge and Muttiah Muralitharan will be available for the Hampshire match following their involvement in the World Cup.
Full postNel cleared for Essex
Andre Nel has been cleared to play for Essex by the South Africa board
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Andre Nel has been cleared to play for Essex by the South Africa board. Nel, the fast bowler, won't have much time to rest after the World Cup. If South Africa make the final on April 29, he will have just two days off before turning out for Essex's first match, against his former club Northants. The Championship tie begins on May 2.
Nel will stay with the county until mid-June, his second stint at the club, after a brief stay in August and September 2005. Upon his departure in June, Nel will be replaced by Australian all-rounder Andy Bichel who will remain with the County until September. Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is contracted to Essex for the whole season, subject to international commitments.
Everyone at Essex was, needless to say, delighted.
Full postSurrey open Ben Hollioake Learning Centre
Adam Hollioake and his father John will officially open the Ben Hollioake Learning centre at the Brit Oval on Friday
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Adam Hollioake and his father John will officially open the Ben Hollioake Learning centre at the Brit Oval on Friday. The Learning Centre is named after Adam
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David Hemp and Michael Powell picked up centuries as Glamorgan gave Oxford UCCE the run around at The Parks
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
David Hemp and Michael Powell picked up centuries as Glamorgan gave Oxford UCCE the run around at The Parks. Mark Wallace also made 97 and No. 3 as the led grew to 236.
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Glamorgan were provided with a tough work out by Oxford UCCE at The Parks
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
Glamorgan were provided with a tough work out by Oxford UCCE at The Parks. Duncan Bradshaw hit 96 as the students recovered from 21 for 3 to post 251. They were handed a late boost when Matthew Elliott was bowled by the second ball of Glamorgan's reply
Full postEssex take on Southend
Essex will play footballing neighbours Southend FC in a Twenty20 match on Monday, May 7 at the Roots Hall football ground
Martin Williamson
25-Feb-2013
Essex will play footballing neighbours Southend FC in a Twenty20 match on Monday, May 7 at the Roots Hall football ground. Tickets are £10 in advance. For more information check out the Essex official website
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Jessica Homer will be MCC's Young Cricket Photographer 2007
ESPNcricinfo staff
25-Feb-2013
Jessica Homer will be MCC's Young Cricket Photographer 2007. Homer, 28, from County Down, was the unanimous choice of a selection panel which included the top cricket photographer Graham Morris, who will act as her professional mentor.
During her summer with MCC, she will photograph a wide range of matches and naturally she was
Full postWarne spins Hampshire to victory
Shane Warne eased himself into the new season with 5 for 17 as Hampshire crushed Cardiff UCCE by 610 runs at The Rose Bowl
Andrew McGlashan
25-Feb-2013
Shane Warne eased himself into the new season with 5 for 17 as Hampshire crushed Cardiff UCCE by 610 runs at The Rose Bowl. Cardiff started with a promising stand of 109, but Warne then took three wickets in an over. James Bruce went one better, claiming a hat-trick, although none of this will count in the statistics as this wasn't a first-class match.
Somerset wrapped up a 330-run win against Loughborough UCCE at Taunton, but the students put up a batter fight in the second innings. Arun Harinath, on Surrey's books, struck 57 while Mark Turner bagged four wickets
Surrey were denied victory as the Bradford/Leeds UCCE lower order put up impressive resistanceat The Oval. After slumping to 41 for 6 it appeared all over, but Thomas Merilaht hit 74 not and Oliver Roland-Jones 53, his second half-century of the match.
Nottinghamshire were one wicket short of victory against Durham UCCE when time ran out in in Durham. Samit Patel and Charlie Shreck shared eight wickets as Durham fell from 267 for 4 to 287 for 9 but couldn't quite grab the final scalp.
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