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Centurions help Northants recover
Niall O’Brien and Riki Wessels both hit centuries as Northants end day two at The Oval 45 behind Surrey with six first-innings wickets left.
Batty hundred punishes Northants
Jon Batty hits an unbeaten century to give Surrey the advantage over Northants on day one at The Oval.
All-rounder released by Northants
Northants will not offer a contract to all-rounder Mark Nelson for the 2010 season.
Live – Surrey v Northants
Live commentary and scorecard from day one of the County Championship Division Two clash at The Oval.
Surrey v Northants
Team news ahead of the County Championship Division Two clash at The Oval, starting on Wednesday.
Northants skipper pens new deal
Northants captain Nicky Bojesigns a new one-year deal which will see him lead the club until the end of the 2010 season.
Brooks and Wakely sign new deals
Alex Wakely and Jack Brooks sign new two year deals to remain with Northants until 2011.
Northants force a final-ball tie
Warwickshire fail to hit a single off the last two balls as Northants force the first Pro40 tie of the season at Wantage Road.
Wessels denied ton in tame draw
Riki Wessels is denied his maiden ton of the season as Northants play out a predictable draw with Glamorgan.
New deals for Willey and Peters
Northants duo Stephen Peters and David Willey sign contract extensions.
Northants coach Capel wins praise
Northants chief executive Mark Tagg says coach David Capel is doing a “fantastic” job at Wantage Road.
Pair fail to get Northants deals
All-rounder Steven Crook and seam bowler Ryan Cummins will be leaving Northants at the end of the season.
Goodwin guides Sussex into final
Sussex defeat Northants by seven wickets in the Twenty20 Cup semi-finals at Edgbaston.
Boje frustrated at Northants show
Northants captain Nicky Boje admits that his side did not perform to the best of their ability in the Twenty20 Cup semi-final defeat to Sussex.
Live – Northants v Sussex
Live scorecard and commentary from Saturday’s Twenty20 Cup semi-final at Edgbaston.
Panesar ready for ‘massive’ day
Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar says Northants have the right blend of youth and experience to lift the Twenty20 Cup.
Panesar ready for England call-up
Northants’ Monty Panesar is ready to perform for England in the fifth Test, if he is given the opportunity to play.
Panesar ready for England call
Northant’s Monty Panesar is ready to perform for England in the fifth Test, if he is given the opportunity to play.
Hall hails Northants T20 victory
South African all-rounder Andrew Hall praises his team-mates after Northants reached the Twenty20 Cup semi-finals for the first time.
Harvey ruled out with ‘swine flu’
Northants’ Australian all-rounder Ian Harvey misses Wednesday’s Twenty20 Cup quarter-final with suspected swine flu.
Lucas glad of home quarter-final
Northants bowler David Lucas says that playing at home will be important in their Twenty20 quarter-final with Hampshire.
Capel praises Northants efforts
Northants head coach David Capel is pleased with their their performance despite the 135-run loss to Australia.
Northants v Australia latest score
The latest score from Northampton as Australia prepare for the third Test.
Northants v Australia
David Capel names his team for three-day tour match against Australia.
Friends gather to remember Wilson
Friends and colleagues gather at Lord’s on Wednesday to remember Northamptonshire benefactor Lynn Wilson.
Australia visit excites Northants
Northamptonshire players are looking forward to the visit of Australia for their three-day tour match.
Northants must prove point – Boje
Northamptonshire captain Nicky Boje says that his side are keen to prove they are more than just Twenty20 experts
Tufnell backs Panesar for Ashes
Former England spinner Phil Tufnell says he expects Northants’ Monty Panesar to play a key role in this summer’s Ashes series.
Malcolm backs England in Cardiff
Former England and Northants paceman Devon Malcolm is backing England to win the opening Ashes Test in Cardiff.
Capel praises match-winner Peters
Northants coach David Capel praises Stephen Peters for a match-winning Twenty20 knock against his old county Worcestershire.
Worcs old boys see Northants home
Northants pair Stephen Peters and Andrew Hall combine to beat their old county Worcestershire.
Northants in Twenty20 last eight
Ncky Boje sees Northants through to the last eight of the Twenty20 Cup with victory against Glamorgan.
We’ll settle for a point – Capel
Northants head coach David Capel settles for a share of the points as rain washes out their Twenty20 Cup match against Somerset at Taunton
Somerset and Northants washed out
The Twenty20 Cup game between Somerset and Northants at Taunton is abandoned after rain leaves the outfield unfit for play.
Our batting must improve – Boje
Northants skipper Nicky Boje admits his team’s batting must improve if they are to reach the Twenty20 Cup quarter-finals.
Hussain helps Glos to shock win
Norhants’ Twenty20 Cup quarter-final hopes are jolted as Gemaal Hussain’s three wickets set up a surprise win for Gioucestershire.
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Tame draw at SWALEC
Gareth Rees scored his first LV= County Championship century of the season but Glamorgan had to settle for a draw in their Division Two clash with Northamptonshire at Cardiff.
Sales hopes op will save career
Northants batsman David Sales hopes his knee surgery will save his career.
Wakely’s whack leads Northants’ recovery
Alex Wakely hit his maiden first-class century as Northamptonshire fought back in their LV= County Championship Division Two clash against Glamorgan on the third day at the SWALEC Stadium.
County Ground host school’s sports day
The County Ground again demonstrated its versatility when it played host to Stimpson Avenue School’s sports day.
Rain stops play
But at 12.05pm the players were forced from the field by rain and they never returned.
Five wickets for wonderful Wigley
After winning the toss Glamorgan found themselves 29 for two inside 10 overs thanks to the ever-improving Wigley.
Brilliant Bendon bowls seconds to victory
Dan Bendon claimed 5-29 to help Northants secure 125-run victory over Minor Counties Under-25s in the Second XI Trophy at the County Ground.
Leg-spinner Bendon and seamer Lee Daggett (3-39) dismissed the visitors for 144 in reply to the County’s solid 269-5 in 50 overs.
Wicketkeeper-batsman Paul Harrison (103) and Rob Newton (66) provided the bulk of the runs, adding 113 for the second wicket, before Steven Crook weighed in with an unbeaten 35.
Northants take on Glamorgan
David Murphy is likely to remain in the side and make his second ever championship appearance.
Seconds clobbered at the County Ground
Northamptonshire suffered a comprehensive defeat in their Second XI Trophy match against Essex at the County Ground on Monday.
Dismissed for only 115 in 37 overs with no-one reaching 20, the County saw the visitors knock off the runs at 11-4 with more than 23 overs to spare.
Steven Crook, Jack Brooks, Dan Bendon and Graeme White picked up a wicket apiece.
The side will hope for better things against the Minor Counties Under-25s, also at Wantage Road, on Tuesday.
Tailenders can’t stop defeat for Northants
Northants began the last day needing 132 runs to make the visitors bat again …
Peters helps Steelbacks battle on
Stephen Peters produced an impressive rearguard action for Northants – the opener racked up 78 for his second half century of the match.
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Surrey grab rare win at Northants
Surrey secure their first County Championship win since 2007 as Chris Schofield picks up his second five-wicket haul of the season at Northants.