Sussex were forced to call up their replacement keeper, Andrew Hodd, when Matt Prior pulled a hamstring during their Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston

Andrew McGlashan

25-Feb-2013

Sussex were forced to call up their replacement keeper, Andrew Hodd, when Matt Prior pulled a hamstring during their Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. However, it didn't stop Prior striking an aggressive half-century although he might struggle to be fit for the key clash against Lancashire next week.

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Hallmark leaves Bradford club in the lurch

A historic cricket club which provides access to the sport for deprived youngsters claims it has been left £6,000 out of pocket after one of Bradford's biggest firms pulled out of a deal over a new ground.

Martin Williamson

25-Feb-2013

Daisy Hill Cricket Club has been searching for new premises for several years after continued vandal attacks on its ground, off Lynfield Drive, Bradford.

But, after spending thousands of pounds on architects, surveyors and planning fees over the past two years, club chairman Graham Langton says their hopes have been dashed by the site owners, greeting cards manufacturer Hallmark.

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Botham and Flintoff don the white coats

Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff both made unexpected appearances during a testimonial match for Liam Botham at The Rose Bowl

Martin Williamson

25-Feb-2013

Ian Botham and Andrew Flintoff both made unexpected appearances during a testimonial match for Liam Botham at The Rose Bowl. While neither man actually played, both took turns to umpire.

Botham senior, who retired in 1993, vowed at the time never to take part in another game. "If I can't reappear on a cricket field on behalf of my own flesh and blood, when could I ever make a comeback?

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Loye to have scan

Mal Loye is to undergo a scan to determine the seriousness of his recent back problems

Andrew McGlashan

25-Feb-2013

Mal Loye is to undergo a scan to determine the seriousness of his recent back problems. Loye was forced to sit out a chunk of Lancashire's Twenty20 matches and, although he returned for the Championship match against Kent and Pro40 against Nottinghamshire, things are still not right.

He told the club website: "I will have this scan to determine the extent of the problem which I hope shouldn

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PA problems

County outgrounds often throw up some of the best stories and the current match between Yorkshire and Warwickshire at Scarborough is had its fair share

Andrew McGlashan

25-Feb-2013

County outgrounds often throw up some of the best stories and the current match between Yorkshire and Warwickshire at Scarborough is had its fair share. The PA system has been the main talking point - literally - as the second day crowd was treated to updates from a nearby bowls tournament.

The Times reports: "After broadcasting a conversation between engineers on Wednesday, the PA system was again beset by gremlins. This time spectators were treated to announcements from a bowls tournament nearby. The problem was traced to a strong aerial on the pavilion and the local authority was called in."

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A pilot's bravery

A sobering story from the Sun of a 16-year-old pilot who died when his Cessna light aircraft crashed on a cricket pitch in Southend, Essex

Martin Williamson

25-Feb-2013

A sobering story from the Sun of a 16-year-old pilot who died when his Cessna light aircraft crashed on a cricket pitch in Southend, Essex. It seems that Sam Cross deliberately steered the plane away from houses as it was coming down. One eyewitness said:

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