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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bradley remembers D’Oliveira
Listen to BBC Hereford & Worcester cricket commentator Dave Bradley’s tribute to Basil D’Oliveira
Worcs sign Aussie opener Hughes
Worcestershire sign Australian Test opener Phil Hughes for the 2012 season.
Durham finish with win over Worcs
Durham complete their County Championship campaign with victory over Worcestershire by 151 runs at Chester-le-Street.
Worcs hand Mason testimonial year
Worcestershire announce former fast bowler Matt Mason has been awarded a testimonial year for 2012.
Sussex beat Worcs to seal safety
Sussex win at New Road to ensure Division One safety but Worcestershire are kept sweating.
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
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.
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.
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
Warwickshire live
Listen to live Bears commentary from BBC local radio
Ex-Bears coach named Aussie selector
Former Warwickshire coach John Inverarity is named as Cricket Australia’s new full-time national selector.
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.
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.
Brown agrees new Sussex contract
Sussex wicketkeeper/batsman Ben Brown agrees a 12-month contract extension
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.
Harinath signs new deal at Surrey
Batsman Arun Harinath signs a new one-year contract with promoted Surrey.
Maynard agrees Surrey extension
Surrey batsman Tom Maynard agrees a one-year contract extension at the club.
Linley signs new Surrey contract
Seamer Tim Linley signs a new two-year contract with Surrey.
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.
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.
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.
Surrey sign India spinner Kartik
Surrey sign India spinner Murali Kartik on a one-year deal.
Buttler ready to learn in India
Somerset wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is hoping to gain valuable experience from his three-week stint in India as part of the England performance programme.
Ex Somerset captain Roebuck dies at 55
Former Somerset skipper and cricket writer Peter Roebuck takes his own life at the age of 55.
Trescothick may be rested in CB40
Somerset director of cricket Brian Rose says captain Marcus Trescothick could be rested for next year’s CB40 competition.
Somerset live
Live Somerset commentary from BBC local radio
Hussey claims June Notts return
Australian batsman David Hussey claims he is set to return to Nottinghamshire next June.
Newell eyes big-hitting T20 star
Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell says they may look to sign a big-hitting batsman for the county’s FL t20 Twenty20 campaign next year.
Franks signs extended Notts deal
Nottinghamshire all-rounder Paul Franks signs a new contract that keep him at Trent Bridge until the end of the 2013 season.
Patel withdraws from IPL auction
Nottinghamshire all-rounder Samit Patel withdraws from the Indian Premier League auction to focus his efforts on winning a place in England’s Test side.
Turner lands one-year Notts deal
Opener Karl Turner signs a one-year deal with Nottinghamshire after impressing during a trial spell.
Notts commentary
Live Nottinghamshire commentary from BBC local radio