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Dexter takes a break from Middlesex captaincy
Australian batsman Chris Rogers will take temporary charge of Middlesex when they take to the field at Lord’s against Durham on Thursday following Neil Dexter’s decision to temporarily stand down from the leadership. Rogers has agreed to take over as … Continue reading
Posted in County cricket, Mark Pennell, Middlesex
Tagged Angus Fraser, chris rogers, County cricket, Lords, middlesex, neil dexter
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Andrew not ready for competitive match
Worcestershire have not included Gareth Andrew in their squad for this week’s County Championship match against Surrey at The Oval despite his surprise appearance in last week’s friendly against Oxford MCCU. Andrew was expected to be out of action until … Continue reading
Posted in County cricket, Paul Bolton, Worcestershire
Tagged County cricket, gareth andrew, steve rhodes, worcestershire
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Woakes steps up ankle rehab work
Warwickshire’s England one-day international all-rounder Chris Woakes will step up his rehabilitation from an ankle ligament injury in Liverpool this week. Woakes will travel with Warwickshire’s squad to Aigburth where he will train and have intensive treatment while his team-mates … Continue reading
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Tagged chris woakes, County cricket, warwickshire
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Lancashire step up the search for Cumbes’ successor
Lancashire were continuing their preparations for the defence of the County Championship in Cambridge over the Easter weekend with the club also stepping up the process of appointing a new chief executive. Jim Cumbes has already deferred his retirement twice … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Wilson, County cricket, jim cumbes, lancashire
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Why March 19 is cricket’s next hot date: Andrew Hignell
The date March 19 has a special place in military history as it was on this day in 1982 that Argentinian troops landed on the South Atlantic island of South Georgia, precipitating the start of the Falklands conflict with Britain. … Continue reading
Posted in Andrew Hignell, OpinionAlerts, Statsman, Talking cricket, The Blog, Weather Watch
Tagged Andrew Hignell, County cricket
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Play T20 Cup in a short block, says Newell: listen now
PODCAST: Mick Newell, the Nottinghamshire director of cricket, insists to Dave Bracegirdle that domestic cricket’s Twenty20 Cup should always be played in a short block of games Listen to what Mick has to say For more county podcasts see here … Continue reading
Morgan Report: Counties oppose 50-over competition plan
Counties have opposed plans to revert to a 50-over domestic limited-overs competition aimed at improving England’s one-day international fortunes. The switch to 50 overs from the current 40-over format was one of the key planks of the Morgan Report which … Continue reading
Posted in CB40, County cricket, Featured Articles, Paul Bolton
Tagged County cricket, morgan report, Paul Bolton
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Essex spot-fixing trial: Mervyn Westfield due in court
Mervyn Westfield, the former Essex fast bowler, will stand trial at the Old Bailey tomorrow over alleged spot-fixing in two county cricket matches. The 23-year-old is accused of cheating, and accepting corrupt payments to deliberately bowl badly in 40-over games against … Continue reading
Posted in Essex, Essex spot-fixing trial
Tagged County cricket, essex, Mervyn Westfield, Old Bailey, spot-fixing, trial
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