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England rest Brunt for Kiwi tour

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

England will rest pace bowler Katherine Brunt for their tour of New Zealand, with young seamer Anya Shrubsole called up to the squad.

England rest Brunt for Kiwi tour

Edwards up for William Hill prize

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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.

Edwards up for William Hill prize

Bates takes New Zealand reins

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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

Bates takes New Zealand reins

Brunt rested for New Zealand tour

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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.

Brunt rested for New Zealand tour

Bangladesh women gain ODI status

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

Bangladesh women have acquired one-day international status for the first time after defeating the USA at the ICC’s World Cup qualifying event.

Bangladesh women gain ODI status

Women’s World Cup spots decided

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

Sri Lanka and Pakistan booked their places at the 2013 Women’s World Cup with victories in their final qualifying matches in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Women’s World Cup spots decided

Proteas and Windies reach World Cup

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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.

Proteas and Windies reach World Cup

Edwards eyes New Zealand challenge

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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 eyes New Zealand challenge

Edwards hails healthy competition

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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.

Edwards hails healthy competition

England women wrap up T20 series

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

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 women wrap up T20 series

England whitewash hopes washed out

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:14 +0000

England lost their perfect record on this tour of South Africa as rain denied them in the second Twenty20 international of three at Potchefstroom

England whitewash hopes washed out

Homegrown talent appeals to Hall

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:12 +0000

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.

Homegrown talent appeals to Hall

Barrow’s Australian adventure over

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:12 +0000

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.

Barrow’s Australian adventure over

Wigley’s work of faith

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:10 +0000

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.

Wigley’s work of faith

Trego set for Bangladesh stint

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:10 +0000

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.

Trego set for Bangladesh stint

Hughes eyes entire season with Worcs

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:08 +0000

Worcestershire have opened talks with Australia opening batsman Phil Hughes about him joining the county for the whole 2012 domestic campaign.

Hughes eyes entire season with Worcs

Yorkshire confirm Scarborough dates

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:08 +0000

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.

Yorkshire confirm Scarborough dates

Wallace tips Jones and North to shine

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:07 +0000

Captain Mark Wallace expects vastly experienced new arrivals Simon Jones and Marcus North to have a major impact on Glamorgan next season.

Wallace tips Jones and North to shine

Pietersen extends Surrey stay

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:06 +0000

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.

Pietersen extends Surrey stay

Worcs sign Aussie opener Hughes

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:04 +0000

Worcestershire sign Australian Test opener Phil Hughes for the 2012 season.

Worcs sign Aussie opener Hughes

Bradley remembers D’Oliveira

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:04 +0000

Listen to BBC Hereford & Worcester cricket commentator Dave Bradley’s tribute to Basil D’Oliveira

Bradley remembers D’Oliveira

Durham finish with win over Worcs

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:02 +0000

Durham complete their County Championship campaign with victory over Worcestershire by 151 runs at Chester-le-Street.

Durham finish with win over Worcs

Sussex beat Worcs to seal safety

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:01 +0000

Sussex win at New Road to ensure Division One safety but Worcestershire are kept sweating.

Sussex beat Worcs to seal safety

Worcs hand Mason testimonial year

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:01 +0000

Worcestershire announce former fast bowler Matt Mason has been awarded a testimonial year for 2012.

Worcs hand Mason testimonial year

Worcestershire sign keeper Scott

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:57:00 +0000

Worcestershire agree to sign on-loan Middlesex wicketkeeper Ben Scott on a one-year contract.

Worcestershire sign keeper Scott

Worcs commentary

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:59 +0000

Live Worcestershire commentary from BBC local radio

Worcs commentary

Woakes signs contract extension

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:57 +0000

Warwickshire fast bowler Chris Woakes signs a two-year contract extension and commits himself to the club until the end of the 2014 season.

Woakes signs contract extension

Trott agrees new Bears contract

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:57 +0000

England batsman Jonathan Trott signs a contract extension with Warwickshire which will keep him at the club until the end of the 2015 season.

Trott agrees new Bears contract

Chopra pens new Warwickshire deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:56 +0000

Warwickshire batsman Varun Chopra signs a contract extension, keeping him at Edgbaston until the end of the 2014 season.

Chopra pens new Warwickshire deal

Kiwi spinner Patel rejoins Bears

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:55 +0000

Warwickshire re-sign off-spinner Jeetan Patel as their overseas player for the 2012 season

Kiwi spinner Patel rejoins Bears

Ex-Bears coach named Aussie selector

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:49 +0000

Former Warwickshire coach John Inverarity is named as Cricket Australia’s new full-time national selector.

Ex-Bears coach named Aussie selector

Warwickshire live

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:49 +0000

Listen to live Bears commentary from BBC local radio

Warwickshire live

Yardy delight at new Sussex deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:46 +0000

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.

Yardy delight at new Sussex deal

Jenner signs for Sussex academy

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:45 +0000

Jersey youngster Jonty Jenner joins Sussex’s youth academy.

Jenner signs for Sussex academy

Wright hopeful on England return

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:44 +0000

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.

Wright hopeful on England return

Brown agrees new Sussex contract

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:43 +0000

Sussex wicketkeeper/batsman Ben Brown agrees a 12-month contract extension

Brown agrees new Sussex contract

Sussex’s Nash striving to improve

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:43 +0000

Sussex batsman Chris Nash is looking for a better return next year despite scoring over 1900 runs in 2011.

Sussex’s Nash striving to improve

Batsman Nash extends Sussex deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:42 +0000

Sussex batsman Chris Nash signs a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at Hove until the end of the 2014 season.

Batsman Nash extends Sussex deal

Arif signs one-year Sussex deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:41 +0000

Naved Arif signs a new one-year deal with Sussex.

Arif signs one-year Sussex deal

T20 trip will aid Sussex – Brooks

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:40 +0000

Sussex chief executive Dave Brooks says playing in the Caribbean Twenty20 will help the younger members of their squad develop their game.

T20 trip will aid Sussex – Brooks

Sussex coverage

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:39 +0000

Listen to live Sussex commentary from BBC local radio

Sussex coverage

Surrey prospects agree new deals

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:36 +0000

Pace bowler Matthew Dunn and all-rounder Zafar Ansari, both 19, sign new contracts with Surrey.

Surrey prospects agree new deals

Maynard agrees Surrey extension

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:34 +0000

Surrey batsman Tom Maynard agrees a one-year contract extension at the club.

Maynard agrees Surrey extension

Harinath signs new deal at Surrey

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:34 +0000

Batsman Arun Harinath signs a new one-year contract with promoted Surrey.

Harinath signs new deal at Surrey

Linley signs new Surrey contract

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:33 +0000

Seamer Tim Linley signs a new two-year contract with Surrey.

Linley signs new Surrey contract

Dernbach wary of India star Dhoni

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:32 +0000

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.

Dernbach wary of India star Dhoni

Spriegel & Jordan sign contracts

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:32 +0000

Surrey all-rounder Matthew Spriegel and fast bowler Chris Jordan have extended their deals at the side by a further year.

Spriegel & Jordan sign contracts

Roy pens new two-year Surrey deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:31 +0000

Promising batsman Jason Roy has signed a new contract at Surrey lasting until the end of the 2013 season.

Roy pens new two-year Surrey deal

Surrey live

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:30 +0000

Listen to live Surrey commentary from BBC local radio

Surrey live

Somerset confirm Philander deal

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:56:27 +0000

Somerset sign South Africa all-rounder Vernon Philander as their overseas player for April and May 2012.

Somerset confirm Philander deal