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Old Trafford preview

The usual cloudy skies greeted the teams at Old Trafford, and by the start the ground was only about half-full

13-Jul-2000•John Ward

Pressure of pace cracks Zimbabwe

Superb English bowling, especially by the second line of Mullally and Ealham, caused Zimbabwe to crack under the pressure at Old Trafford

13-Jul-2000•John Ward

England make light work in wintry weather

In conditions that were more akin to the ninety-minute game at that other part of Old Trafford, Zimbabwe decided to make first use of a pitch which showed a sparse scattering of grass and then decided to register their lowest score against England

13-Jul-2000•Andy Jalil

England Triumph

Old Trafford, close of play: Zimbabwe (114 off 38.3 overs) lost to England (115 for two off 20.3 overs) by eight wickets

13-Jul-2000•John Ward

Battling Smith blunts Durham break-through

Ben Smith's patience brought Leicestershire through an awkward day against Durham's competent pace attack led by John Wood (5-60) on a pitch unfavourable to batting in their championship at Leicester

12-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

Atherton's first championship century for nearly a year

Mike Atherton's first County Championship century for almost a year was a predictable blend of textbook defence and careful shot selection

12-Jul-2000•Richard Latham

Kent keep Derbyshire down

Derbyshire, who failed to garner even one batting point, lost ground to Kent, fellow-strugglers in the First Division, in their championship match at Derby

12-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

Worcestershire batsmen make slow but steady progress

Worcestershire, having chosen to bat first, laboured through the first day but thanks to a century opening partnership between Elliott Wilson and Philip Weston laid the platform for a sizeable first innings total

12-Jul-2000•Dave Bracegirdle

Tremlett's talent - it's in the blood

Teenager Chris Tremlett's talent runs in the blood

12-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

Worcestershire openers frustrate Notts

Nottinghamshire endured a frustrating morning on the opening day of their County Championship match against Worcestershire at New Road

12-Jul-2000•Dave Bracegirdle

Middlesex / Glamorgan - to close to call

Mark Ramprakash (82) batting at his best and the Middlesex bowlers kept the county in contention against Glamorgan at Southgate

12-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

Sussex innings built round Robin

Sussex were indebted to bowler Robin Martin-Jenkins (86), who made his highest score in first-class cricket with thirteen boundaries, to save their innings in the championship match against Essex at Arundel

12-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

Zimbabwe run spree

Zimbabwe continued their run spree at the expense of a very tired-looking West Indies team, totaling 256 for four in fine style off their 50 overs

11-Jul-2000•John Ward

Zimbabwe move in on hat-trick of wins

After 30 overs of the West Indian innings, Zimbabwe were on the verge of another sensational victory

11-Jul-2000•John Ward

Zimbabwe convincing in victory

Zimbabwe, playing close to their true form, completed a highly convincing 70-run victory over a lethargic-looking West Indian team

11-Jul-2000•John Ward

Zimbabwe are transformed

Far from resembling the dejected side they were after their recent Test series with England, Zimbabwe now exude confidence in their play and almost a swagger in their demeanour as they dominate the NatWest Series

11-Jul-2000•Andy Jalil

NatWest Series thriving thanks to Zimbabwe

The NatWest Series is thriving, thanks to Zimbabwe's unexpected and spirited start to the tournament

11-Jul-2000•John Ward

Vaughan shows his class and Lehmann his power

Michael Vaughan and Darren Lehmann carried Yorkshire through to a draw in their championship match against Durham at Leeds with a century each

10-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

A morale boost for Windies

London-This was more like it but, through no fault of their own, it still amounted to very little

10-Jul-2000•Tony Cozier

Glamorgan beat Northants with a day to spare

Glamorgan beat Northamptonshire by 144 runs in their championship at Wantage Road with a full day to spare

09-Jul-2000•Staff and agencies

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