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Derbyshire put a significant dent in Lancashire's hopes of qualifying for the Friends Life t20 quarter-finals by claiming a three-wicket win with seven balls to spare at Old Trafford

Moeen Ali and Daryl Mitchell were the stars of Worcestershire's 54-run over Somerset in the Friends Life t20 clash at Taunton

Chris Gayle provided the substance, yet again, Dwayne Bravo provided the late blast, and Sunil Narine ended New Zealand's chase before it could even begin

In the first major step to decentralise the game in the country, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided to give contracts to 120 cricketers from January next year

Hundreds from Dean Elgar and Faf du Plessis led South Africa A to a commanding position against Sri Lanka A in the first unofficial Test in Durban

For the second time in two matches, there was very little separating India and Pakistan's Under-19 teams, as they tied the final of the Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur

Ian Bell maintained his fine ODI form as he led the England's run chase in the second ODI against Australia at The Oval

Jesse Ryder has said he felt like he was "hung out to dry" in the aftermath of the incident at the Napier hotel during the ODIs against South Africa earlier this year

Pat Cummins, the Australia fast bowler, has been ruled out of the remainder of the one-day series against England

The Colombo weather hurt Pakistan's push for a result, allowing only 44.2 overs on the second day, during which the visitors added 154 for 3 to their overnight 334

Ross Taylor, New Zealand's captain, has been ruled out of Sunday's Twenty20 against West Indies in Florida with a shoulder injury, and is likely to miss part of the ODI series that follows as well

Northamptonshire celebrated their first win of this season's Friends Life t20 after coasting to a nine-wicket victory over Glamorgan in Cardiff.

Any worries that the first Twenty20 in Lauderhill would be a dreary contest were allayed by an exhibition of power hitting from the West Indian batsmen

Surrey's top order suffered a dramatic collapse as in-form Hampshire cruised to their fourth successive Friends Life t20 victory at West End.

South Africa A took charge of their four-day game against Sri Lanka A, first through their bowlers and then consolidated the advantage through a quick 78 from Dean Elgar

Steven Finn benefited from support rather more advanced than a helpful pat on the back whenever he sauntered back to his mark against Australia.

Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan allrounder, will now not join Hampshire for the Friend Life t20 due to ongoing problems in obtaining a visa.

Sri Lanka coach Graham Ford has said that his team got it wrong by inviting Pakistan to bat first after winning the toss

A lapse that cost David Warner his wicket at Lord's epitomised the details that Australia must get right if they are to inch closer to England in the second ODI at The Oval.

ESPNcricinfo previews the second ODI at The Oval