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Cook expects tough time for bowlers in second New Zealand Test
Captain Alastair Cook is not banking on Headingley being a bowler’s paradise when his England side take to the field in the second Test against New Zealand tomorrow.
Keeping fast bowlers fit is the key, says Middlesex coach
Coach Richard Scott says Middlesex must maintain a clean bill of health in the pace department if they are to cope with international call-ups.
Vettori ruled out for Kiwis
New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of the second Test against England after he was unable to guarantee his fitness over five days.
Wagner plans to play composer in sledging battles with England
New Zealand’s Neil Wagner hopes some well-aimed sledging can help the tourists get under England’s skin during tomorrow’s second Investec Test at Headingley.
Graham Napier reveals reasons for batting success after helping Essex recover against Kent
Essex all rounder Graham Napier believes that time in the middle and more confidence in the tail enders has been the catalyst for this season’s sensational batting form.
Napier continues superb start to the season but Essex struggle against Kent
Kent (20-1) trail Essex (212) by 192 runs
Ashley Giles looks to use Champions Trophy as World Cup springboard
England limited-overs coach Ashley Giles hopes victory in this summer’s Champions Trophy can help heal an old wound and set England up to deliver the World Cup glory in 2015.
Ryan ten Doeschate set for Essex return against Kent
Holland all rounder Ryan ten Doeschate is set to make his first appearance for Essex this season after being named in the 13-man squad to face Kent.
Injured Pietersen a doubt for Ashes return
Kevin Pietersen and England are still unsure whether he will be fully recovered from his knee injury in time for the start of this summer’s Ashes.
Broad reveals practice made perfect for unique delivery
Stuart Broad is hoping England have seen just a glimpse so far of the rewards he can reap this summer for the hard work he has put in on his bowling.
Trego and Suppiah consign Middlesex to defeat
Yorkshire Bank 40: Somerset beat Middlesex by six wickets
Cook hails ‘world class’ Broad after Lord’s show
England captain Alastair Cook hailed an on-form Stuart Broad as “an absolute nightmare” for batsmen after his career-best figures blew New Zealand away to claim the first Test Lord’s.
Stuart Broad heroics steer England to victory over New Zealand
First Investec Test, day 4: England (232 & 213) beat New Zealand (207 & 68) by 170 runs
Root: England still have the edge over New Zealand
Joe Root believes England still have the advantage over New Zealand, despite their “very disappointing” last half-hour on day three of the first Test at Lord’s.
Late wickets leave England sweating at Lord’s
First Investec Test, day 3: England 232 & 180-6 New Zealand 207 (all out)
Pettini snatches last-gasp win for Essex at Glamorgan
Mark Pettini kept his cool to see Essex to their second LV= County Championship Division Two victory of the season by beating Glamorgan by five wickets with seven balls to spare at Cardiff.
Surrey picked off by Notts pace aces
Surrey suffered a 114-run LV= County Championship Division One defeat at Trent Bridge as Nottinghamshire’s seam attack saw them off in favourable conditions.
Walters falls for 98 as Glamorgan set up intriguing final day agianst Essex
Stewart Walters fell two runs short of securing Glamorgan’s first century of the season but the Welsh county nevertheless built a useful second-innings lead on the third day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Essex at Cardiff.
Surrey require 186 to beat Nottinghamshire with seven wickets remaining but indifferent weather may force draw
Twelve wickets fell under slate-grey skies as Nottinghamshire and Surrey each pressed for a victory that would enhance their claims of moving away from the lower reaches of the Division One table.
Murtagh takes a ten-fer as Middlesex thrash Somerset
Tim Murtagh finished with match figures of 10 wickets for 77 as Middlesex completed an emphatic three-day LV=County Championship win over Somerset at Taunton by nine wickets.
James Anderson delighted to reach 300 Test wickets but wants more
James Anderson can rub shoulders with England’s all-time great bowlers after becoming just the fourth from this country to reach 300 Test wickets.
James Anderson brings up 300 Test wickets as England struggle against New Zealand
James Anderson joined Test cricket’s elite 300 club, on a tough day otherwise for England against New Zealand at Lord’s.
England banking on middle order against New Zealand
England were today pinning their hopes on some middle-order solidity to try to take charge of the first Investec Test against New Zealand at Lord’s.
Trott insists slow start against New Zealand was ‘good day’
England were unable to get out of first gear on a sluggish pitch at Lord’s, but insist they have laid a platform from which they can dominate the rest of the first Investec Test.
England in crawl on first day of Lord’s Test
First Investec Test day 1: England 160-4 New Zealand (yet to bat)
Murtagh stars as Middlesex rip through Somerset order
County Championship Division One day 2: Somerset 152 & 112-5 Middlesex 347
Surrey suffer at hands of Notts attack
County Championship Division One day 2: Notts 274 & 24-1 Surrey 207
Bopara hits first ton this term to give Essex advantage over Glamorgan
County Championship Division Two day 2: Glamorgan 231 Essex 343-9
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