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Vince and Buck share the honours

Half-centuries from James Vince and Adam Wheater led Hampshire to 321 for 8 on the opening day against Leicestershire

18-May-2014•Press Association

Vince steers Hampshire top of Division Two

James Vince eased Hampshire's nerves with a careful innings to steer them past a target of 67 against Glamorgan and send them top of the Division Two table.

14-May-2014•Press Association

Smith biffs Surrey to overdue victory

Graeme Smith could have been forgiven for expecting an easier life when he made Surrey his new permanent cricketing home but finally found some joy with a century against Gloucestershire to help his side to a long overdue win

14-May-2014•Tim Wigmore at The Oval

Hampshire make their title pitch

Barring outrageously cruel circumstances, Hampshire will complete victory on day four and move top of Division Two

13-May-2014•Alex Winter at the Ageas Bowl

O'Brien signing reflects Surrey strength

Squad rotation is a reality that modern football has become well acquainted with. To most counties, their meagre playing resources make that notion an unimaginable luxury. Surrey are different

13-May-2014•Tim Wigmore at The Oval

Vince matches sparkle with grit

James Vince has attracted attention for his natural stroke-making ability but he kept his instincts in check with a circumspect innings to steer Hampshire into a three-figure lead over Glamorgan

12-May-2014•Alex Winter at the Ageas Bowl

Chris Tremlett: the dream scenario

Chris Tremlett was an example of wishful thinking on England's Ashes tour but just as Surrey spectators had given up hope he bowled one of the spells of the season

12-May-2014•Tim Wigmore at The Oval

Stevens and Bollinger run riot

Darren Stevens and Doug Bollinger combined today to put Kent in apparent control of a curious match that started a day-and-a-half late

12-May-2014•Les Smith at Derby

Davies adds intrigue to wild day

Steve Davies abandoned the gloves at his own request to seek batting form but made a duck in another Surrey collapse

11-May-2014•Tim Wigmore

Bates gives keeping masterclass

Michael Bates gave a wicketkeeping masterclass to revive memories of the great keeping skills of yesteryear as Hampshire took control against Glamorgan

11-May-2014•Alex Winter at the Ageas Bowl

Glamorgan claim Bragging rights

Glamorgan batsman Will Bragg produced a sterling effort to thwart Worcestershire's attempts to force a victory that would extend their lead at the top of Division Two.

07-May-2014•Press Association

Smith, Foster lead Essex to safety

An unbeaten 41 from captain James Foster helped Essex bat out the final day of their Championship Division Two tie with Leicestershire and secure a draw at Chelmsford

07-May-2014•Press Association

Adams talks of Division Two 'stigma'

Kent celebrated with a BBQ after defeating Surrey as coach Jimmy Adams spoke of Division One ambitions and offspinner Adam Riley attracted more kind words

07-May-2014•Alan Gardner in Canterbury

Mickleburgh leads Essex fightback

Essex battled back on day three with an impressive unbeaten partnership from Jaik Mickleburgh and Greg Smith to take a big slice out of Leicestershire's first-innings lead of 152

06-May-2014•Press Association

Mitchell's second ton drives home advantage

Captain Daryl Mitchell scored his second century of the match as Worcestershire continued to stamp their authority on proceedings at Cardiff

06-May-2014•Press Association

Riley helps grind up Surrey

Adam Riley enjoyed another excellent day with four wickets as Kent ground Surrey down and closed the third day within sight of victory at Canterbury

06-May-2014•Alan Gardner

Key brings up milestone as Kent take hold

Rob Key passed 18,000 runs in first-class cricket with a magnificent century as his 197-run partnership with Brendan Nash put Kent firmly in control against Surrey at Canterbury.

05-May-2014•Press Association

Andrew best puts Worcs in control

Gareth Andrew's career-best five-wicket haul put Worcestershire in control on day two in Cardiff as they fired out Glamorgan for just 155.

05-May-2014•Press Association

Advert for Essex: bowlers required

Essex, so short of fast bowlers that their bowling coach Chris Silverwood joked they should put an ad in the paper, will have to work hard to prevent Leicestershire's first away win for two years

05-May-2014•Vithushan Ehantharajah at Chelmsford

Young spinner can live a life of Riley

There is a dearth of young spin bowling talent in England but Kent's Adam Riley is making a decent impression

04-May-2014•Alan Gardner in Canterbury

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