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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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