England will rest pace bowler Katherine Brunt for their tour of New Zealand, with young seamer Anya Shrubsole called up to the squad.
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Edwards up for William Hill prize
England women captain Charlotte Edwards has been nominated for the William Hill Sports Woman of the Year award. Voting is open until December 20, with the winner announced the following day.
Bates takes New Zealand reins
New Zealand women have appointed all-rounder Suzie Bates as their new captain, replacing Aimee Watkins who retired from all forms of cricket in July
Brunt rested for New Zealand tour
Katherine Brunt has been rested for England women’s tour of New Zealand in February, but Beth Morgan has been named in the 15-player squad.
Bangladesh women gain ODI status
Bangladesh women have acquired one-day international status for the first time after defeating the USA at the ICC’s World Cup qualifying event.
Women’s World Cup spots decided
Sri Lanka and Pakistan booked their places at the 2013 Women’s World Cup with victories in their final qualifying matches in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Proteas and Windies reach World Cup
South Africa and West Indies have qualified for the 2013 Women’s World Cup thanks to topping their pools in the qualifying tournament, held at Dhaka.
Edwards eyes New Zealand challenge
Following the successful tour of South Africa, captain Charlotte Edwards already has her sights set on England women’s trip to New Zealand as significant preparation for the World Twenty20.
Edwards hails healthy competition
England women captain Charlotte Edwards believes the healthy competition for places within the squad is bringing the best out of her players after a highly successful tour of South Africa.
England women wrap up T20 series
England women followed their clean sweep in the one-day series against South Africa women with a 2-0 triumph in the Twenty20 rubber. Chasing 119, they won with seven wickets and 25 balls to spare.
England whitewash hopes washed out
England lost their perfect record on this tour of South Africa as rain denied them in the second Twenty20 international of three at Potchefstroom
Homegrown talent appeals to Hall
Northants were criticised for their over-reliance on Kolpak players when Andrew Hall arrived at the club. Four years on, the all-rounder is delighted to be overseeing the emergence of English talent.
Barrow’s Australian adventure over
Somerset and England Under-19 batsman Alex Barrow is set for an early return from playing grade cricket in Australia after suffering a shoulder injury.
Wigley’s work of faith
Yorkshire’s chaplain Max Wigley knows from parental experience how cruel sport can be. His son David was forced to retire from professional cricket after a routine back injection went wrong.
Trego set for Bangladesh stint
Somerset all-rounder Peter Trego is set to continue his globetrotting winter by playing domestic cricket in Bangladesh. He is due to represent Abahani in the Dhaka Premier League, a 50-over competition.
Hughes eyes entire season with Worcs
Worcestershire have opened talks with Australia opening batsman Phil Hughes about him joining the county for the whole 2012 domestic campaign.
Yorkshire confirm Scarborough dates
Yorkshire have revealed they will play five games at Scarborough’s North Marine Road ground next summer. A pair of LV= County Championship Division Two matches will take place at the venue.
Wallace tips Jones and North to shine
Captain Mark Wallace expects vastly experienced new arrivals Simon Jones and Marcus North to have a major impact on Glamorgan next season.
Pietersen extends Surrey stay
Kevin Pietersen has signed a new deal with Surrey that will see the batsman remain at the Kia Oval for as long as he retains an England central contract.
Worcs sign Aussie opener Hughes
Worcestershire sign Australian Test opener Phil Hughes for the 2012 season.
Bradley remembers D’Oliveira
Listen to BBC Hereford & Worcester cricket commentator Dave Bradley’s tribute to Basil D’Oliveira
Durham finish with win over Worcs
Durham complete their County Championship campaign with victory over Worcestershire by 151 runs at Chester-le-Street.
Sussex beat Worcs to seal safety
Sussex win at New Road to ensure Division One safety but Worcestershire are kept sweating.
Worcs hand Mason testimonial year
Worcestershire announce former fast bowler Matt Mason has been awarded a testimonial year for 2012.
Worcestershire sign keeper Scott
Worcestershire agree to sign on-loan Middlesex wicketkeeper Ben Scott on a one-year contract.
Worcs commentary
Live Worcestershire commentary from BBC local radio
Woakes signs contract extension
Warwickshire fast bowler Chris Woakes signs a two-year contract extension and commits himself to the club until the end of the 2014 season.
Trott agrees new Bears contract
England batsman Jonathan Trott signs a contract extension with Warwickshire which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2015 season.
Chopra pens new Warwickshire deal
Warwickshire batsman Varun Chopra signs a contract extension, keeping him at Edgbaston until the end of the 2014 season.
Kiwi spinner Patel rejoins Bears
Warwickshire re-sign off-spinner Jeetan Patel as their overseas player for the 2012 season
Ex-Bears coach named Aussie selector
Former Warwickshire coach John Inverarity is named as Cricket Australia’s new full-time national selector.
Warwickshire live
Listen to live Bears commentary from BBC local radio
Yardy delight at new Sussex deal
Sussex captain Michael Yardy signs a new two-year deal at Hove keeping him at the County Ground until the end of the summer of 2014.
Jenner signs for Sussex academy
Jersey youngster Jonty Jenner joins Sussex’s youth academy.
Wright hopeful on England return
Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright hopes performing well in Australia’s Big Bash League will put him in the frame for an England one-day recall.
Brown agrees new Sussex contract
Sussex wicketkeeper/batsman Ben Brown agrees a 12-month contract extension
Sussex’s Nash striving to improve
Sussex batsman Chris Nash is looking for a better return next year despite scoring over 1900 runs in 2011.
Batsman Nash extends Sussex deal
Sussex batsman Chris Nash signs a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at Hove until the end of the 2014 season.
Arif signs one-year Sussex deal
Naved Arif signs a new one-year deal with Sussex.
T20 trip will aid Sussex – Brooks
Sussex chief executive Dave Brooks says playing in the Caribbean Twenty20 will help the younger members of their squad develop their game.
Sussex coverage
Listen to live Sussex commentary from BBC local radio
Surrey prospects agree new deals
Pace bowler Matthew Dunn and all-rounder Zafar Ansari, both 19, sign new contracts with Surrey.
Maynard agrees Surrey extension
Surrey batsman Tom Maynard agrees a one-year contract extension at the club.
Harinath signs new deal at Surrey
Batsman Arun Harinath signs a new one-year contract with promoted Surrey.
Linley signs new Surrey contract
Seamer Tim Linley signs a new two-year contract with Surrey.
Dernbach wary of India star Dhoni
Jade Dernbach says containing India captain Mahendra Dhoni is crucial to England’s hopes of winning the one-day international series, which continues on Monday.
Spriegel & Jordan sign contracts
Surrey all-rounder Matthew Spriegel and fast bowler Chris Jordan have extended their deals at the side by a further year.
Roy pens new two-year Surrey deal
Promising batsman Jason Roy has signed a new contract at Surrey lasting until the end of the 2013 season.
Surrey live
Listen to live Surrey commentary from BBC local radio
Somerset confirm Philander deal
Somerset sign South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander as their overseas player for April and May 2012.