Somerset frustrated Durham for a second day in their LV= County Championship fixture, going on to post 610 before declaring in the afternoon session. Durham lost four wickets before the close in response – read the round up here.
Durham’s Graham Onions is called up to the England Lions squad to face Sri Lanka next week.
Nick Compton hits a career-best 254 not out as Somerset amass a daunting 610-6 against Durham.
England selectors today named a 12 man England Lions squad, which includes Graham Onions, to face Sri Lanka in a four-day match at The County Ground, Derby from 19-22 May.
After winning the toss and electing to field first, Durham were subjected to a strong batting display from Somerset on day one of their Championship fixture and by the close the visitors were 383-4. Round up and post match quotes from Phil Mustard are here!
Durham 2XI lost by four wickets against Leeds/Bradford Uni in a fifty over friendly at Weetwood CC on Tuesday. Here is your 60 second update!
Marcus Trescothick and Nick Compton hit hundreds as Somerset dominate Durham on day one at Chester-le-Street.
Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes says the county’s early season performances have put them among the challengers for the Championship this season.
Durham County Cricket Club (Durham CCC) is working with Carillion Energy Services and Northumbrian Water Ltd to help members and supporters waste less energy and save more money. Awareness sessions will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday during the Somerset game.
Durham CCC held their 2011 Golf Day at Chester- le- Street Golf Club on Friday (6 May) with over 70 participants from regional and national businesses taking part, vying for top place on the leader board.
The Durham 2nd XI beat Warwickshire by three wickets in this week’s Second Eleven Championship fixture – read the round up here.
The Durham 2nd XI welcomed, LV County Championship captain Phil Mustard and Stephen Harmison into their line up for their match against Warwickshire which started on Wednesday.
Durhamccc.co.uk spoke to Geoff Cook after the Dynamos beat Leicestershire Foxes at Grace Road, claiming their second win out of three in the competition.
Durham Dynamos claimed their second CB40 victory beating Leicestershire Foxes by 69 runs thanks to determined all round performances by Ian Blackwell and Ben Stokes.
Durham lost to Northants by five wickets in this Sunday’s Clydesdale Bank 40 fixture, despite another determined knock from Gordon Muchall and an early breakthrough by Chris Rushworth in the visitors innings.
Graham Onions takes four wickets to set up Durham’s eight-wicket win over Warwickshire at the Riverside.
Durham Dynamos Head Coach Geoff Cook has named a thirteen man squad for this weekend’s Clydesdale Bank 40 double header – find out who is included here.
Dale Benkenstein captained Durham squad to their second victory of their LV= County Championship campaign, thanks in part it a great all-round display from Scott Borthwick. Read their comments here!
An outstanding performance from the Durham side saw them claim an eight wicket victory over Warwickshire on day four of their LV= County Championship clash. An excellent all-round display from Scott Borthwick helped the side home after a great team effort over the four days.
Graham Onions takes four wickets to set up Durham’s eight-wicket win over Warwickshire at the Riverside.
The Durham batsmen battled hard to bring the game back in their favour and posted a first innings total of 465, thanks mostly to a 161 run partnership from Dale Benkenstein and Ian Blackwell. Three wickets before the close saw Warwickshire 52-4, leading by 16 runs.
Ian Blackwell’s ton helps Durham earn a slight first innings lead against Warwickshire, who then lose four late wickets.
Ruel Brathwaite completed his five -fer in the opening overs on day two of Durham’s LV= County Championship match against Warwickshire and Michael Di Venuto starred with the bat. By the close Durham had lost five wickets for 230 runs.
Michael Di Venuto hits a century but his injury helps Warwickshire fight back strongly late on against Durham at Chester-le-Street.
Durhamccc.co.uk spoke to Ruel Brathwaite after he picked up three quick wickets before the close of play, taking his haul on day one to four. He’s after that five-fer tomorrow!
Durham 2XI fielded first in their Second Eleven Championship fixture against the combined Kent/Essex side at Billericay. The hosts posted a first innings total of 441 and Durham were dismissed for 247 and now fielding after the follow on wasn’t enforced..
Durham lost the toss and were asked to field first in their LV= County Championship fixture against Warwickshire. The visitors had picked up three bonus points before the close, but a flurry of wickets for Ruel Brathwaite in the closing overs saw them reduced to 345 – 7 by the close.
Will Porterfield scores 87 as Warwickshire have the better of the opening day of their match at Durham.
Durham face Warwickshire this week in the LV= County Championship and Head Coach Geoff Cook has named a thirteen man squad for the fixture, which includes a return to the side for Phil Mustard.
A great innings from Gordon Muchall ,with fifty from Ben Stokes, and a determined partnership with Gareth Breese in the saw the Dynamos play their way to victory against the Saltires with ten balls to spare.
Gordon Muchall proved to be the steady hand the Dynamos needed to secure victory over Scottish Saltires in their first CB40 fixture of 2011. durhamccc.co.uk caught up with him at the close of play.
Head Coach Geoff Cook has named an eleven man squad for the Durham Dynamos Clydesdale Bank 40 competition opener against Scottish Saltires.
Geoff Cook talks to Durhamccc.co.uk about Durham’s two wicket LV County Championship defeat to Sussex
Durham lose to Sussex by only two wickets in the LV County Championship.
Luke Wells completes his maiden first-class century as Sussex beat Durham by two wickets in a tense finish.
Durham were all out for 210, having established a lead of 308 on day three and by the close of play Sussex had batted themselves into a strong position, trailing by just 72 runs.
An unbeaten 74 from Luke Wells puts Sussex in sight of an unlikely victory over Durham
Durhamccc.co.uk caught up with Callum Thorp, after his three wicket haul, and Ian Blackwell, following his quickfire fifty, at the close of play on day two of Durham’s four day game against Sussex to find out their thoughts.
Durham 2XI are currently 73-4, with a lead of 25 against Notts 2XI in the Second Eleven Championship, having posted first innings total of 404-6d
After the massive bowling effort Durham bowled Sussex out for 194, 98 behind their first innings total, and by the close of play had extended their lead to 264, with Benkenstein and Richardson set to resume on day three.
Durham go into the third day with a 264-run lead after bowling out Sussex for 194 at Chester-le Street.
Clydesdale Bank are giving you the chance to win a net session with Alastair Cook – look out for hidden eggs at Emirates Durham and if you have a golden ticket inside, you win!
Durham picked up two bonus points after posting a first innings total of 292 on day one of their LV= County Championship clash against Sussex, who were 30-1 at the close.
Will Smith picked up his first LV= County Championship fifty since 2009 on day one against Sussex and he is aiming for more of the same!
Monty Panesar and Amjad Khan lead the Sussex fightback against Durham on day one at the Riverside.
Durham CCC take on Sussex CCC in their first home LV= County Championship of the season and Head Coach Geoff Cook has named a twelve man squad for the fixture plus an update on injuries.
Durham CCC is delighted to welcome the brass section of the National Youth Orchestra to Emirates Durham ICG this week ahead of a spectacular performance at The Sage, Gateshead on Friday 22 April.
After a long day in the field on day four Durham picked up their first win of the 2011 LV= County Championship, beating Yorkshire by 146 runs and claiming the maximum 22 points.
Durham are in the driving seat after a century from Dale Benkenstein and another grand effort from Michael Richardson which pushed Durham’s lead to 489. The visitors picked up two wickets in the final session, with a day’s play remaining to pick up the remaining eight scalps.
It was definitely Graham Onions day on the second day of Durhams LV= County Championship clash against Yorkshire, picking up a five wicket haul on his return to first class cricket.
Five wicket haul for Onions on return to first class cricket