West Indies v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Port of Spain, 1st day

'Jerome Taylor was exceptional' - Latham

Jun 17, 2014: Tom Latham, New Zealand's opening batsman, said West Indies' bowlers, led by Jerome Taylor, made batting difficult for the side on the opening day of the second Test in Port-of-Spain

Time to dump the coin toss?

Jun 17, 2014: Let the home team prepare the kind of pitch they want but let the visitors decide whether to bat or field first on it

The incredibly malleable spirit of cricket

Jun 17, 2014: It's possible for two people to argue for hours about someone "crossing the line" without anyone knowing what or where the line is

Craig's list, and Shillingford's smiting

Jun 17, 2014: Also, New Zealand's Caribbean record, England's youngest double-centurions, and four-fors without fivers

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Sri Lanka encouraged by battling draw

Jun 16, 2014: Despite a final nerve-wracking session, the tourists had plenty to take away from the first Test as they avoided a first defeat at Lord's since 1991

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Cook heard Pradeep inside edge

Jun 16, 2014: While his team launched into a celebratory huddle, Alastair Cook knew what he had heard. The edge from Nuwan Pradeep into his pad, which Paul Reiffel missed, was big enough for Cook to pick it from slip

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Pradeep was confident - Mathews

Jun 16, 2014: Nuwan Pradeep approached the last five balls of the match with confidence, as he walked out to deny Stuart Broad and England, his captain Angelo Mathews revealed after the match.

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Plenty of ticks for England selectors

Jun 16, 2014: England's new era selections in detail after the first Test at Lord's

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Pradeep makes his stand

Jun 16, 2014: Sri Lanka were left relying on the unlikeliest of heroes as a dramatic last hour drew to its conclusion

England v Sri Lanka, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Sangakkara a maestro in convoluted drama

Jun 16, 2014: In a match to highlight all that is great about Test cricket Kumar Sangakarra showed his class and without him Sri Lanka were done for

England v SL, 1st Investec Test, Lord's, 5th day

Lankans loving Lord's and Thirimanne's bogeyman

Jun 16, 2014: A look at the stats highlights after England and Sri Lanka played out a thrilling draw at Lord's

Leicestershire v Worcestershire, Grace Road, 2nd day

Leicestershire make light of gulf

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Hampshire v Essex, Ageas Bowl, 2nd day

Abbott, Vince show Hampshire class

Jun 16, 2014: Hampshire built on a superb bowling display with a brutal last two sessions on day two with the bat to lead Essex by 429. In Kyle Abbott and James Vince, they boast two exceptional players of international class.

Glamorgan v Kent, Cardiff, 2nd day

Rudolph ton puts Glamorgan on top

Jun 16, 2014: Jacques Rudolph claimed Glamorgan's first century of the season to help put the Welsh county in a dominant position the second day against Kent at Cardiff.

Derbyshire v Surrey, Derby, 2nd day

Redemptive ton for Davies

Jun 16, 2014: A few days after being dropped for Friday's T20 Blast outing, Davies channelled all his resolve into manufacturing a first Championship century of the season

Sussex v Yorkshire, Arundel, 1st day

Bresnan helps Yorks overcome obstacles

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Northamptonshire v Warwickshire, Wantage Road, 2nd day

Hain, Troughton enjoy good days

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Durham v Lancashire, Chester-le-Street, 2nd day

Coughlin enjoy dream day for Durham

Jun 16, 2014: Paul Coughlin has enjoyed one heck of a Championship debut. After completing an excellent 85 from No.10 on the second morning, the 21-year-old seamer did exactly what he was picked to do. Take wickets.

Nottinghamshire v Middlesex, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Murtagh six presses Middlesex bid

Jun 16, 2014: Middlesex will ask Tim Murtagh for more of the same after taking five wickets in an innings for the third time this season to create a platform upon which their batsmen have built a position to dictate terms on the final day.

Scotland news

Cricket Scotland to shift base to Stirling

Jun 16, 2014: Stirling will become the home of Scottish cricket after an agreement between Cricket Scotland and Stirling council