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Root scores maiden ton but Bairstow fails to capitalise on strong start as England enjoy strong opening day against New Zealand
Joe Root became a Headingley hero as his maiden Test century gave England some much-needed backbone against a spirited New Zealand.
Middlesex hold out for draw at Durham
Durham’s safety-first approach consigned their LV= County Championship Division One clash against Middlesex to a frustrating draw on a sunny final day at Chester-le-Street.
Foakes and Foster steer Essex to Kent draw
Ben Foakes and James Foster steered Essex to a draw in their LV=County Championship Division Two contest with Kent at Chelmsford.
From The Nursery End: The pros and cons of Middlesex’s out-grounds
Writing this before the 40-over match against Yorkshire at Radlett I’m wondering whether to go.
Conditions limit Durham’s progress against Middlesex
County Championship (day three): Durham 259 & 89-1, Middlesex 196
Rain washes out Essex’s County Championship clash with Kent
The third day of Essex’s County Championship game against Kent was washed out.
First day of England v New Zealand washed out
Play has been abandoned for the day at Headingley without a ball being bowled in England’s second Test against New Zealand.
Cook calls for big runs from England top order as KP return is threat to Ashes places
Alastair Cook leads England into battle against New Zealand today in the knowledge that one of his side may have to give up their Ashes dream to accommodate Kevin Pietersen.
Five-star Onions puts Middlesex on the rack
County Championship Division One (day 2): Durham 259 & 37-0 Middlesex 196
Essex pegged back as Stevens continues to impress
County Championship Division Two (day 2): Essex 212 Kent 214-5
Cook hopes Pietersen’s impending return from injury creates healthy competition
Captain Alastair Cook believes the spectre of Kevin Pietersen’s return will create healthy competition in England’s batting line-up during the second Investec Test against New Zealand.
Vettori future in doubt after spinner ruled out of England Test
Daniel Vettori’s Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand’s clash with England at Headingley tomorrow.
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.
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.
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.
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