England all-rounder Samit Patel says the team must remain positive despite two heavy defeats from their first two one-day internationals in India.
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Smith handed Northants position
Northants appoint David Smith as the club’s new chief executive.
Sweeney signs Northants contract
Northants sign last season’s second XI seam bowler Sam Sweeney on a two-year deal.
Best is still to come – Daggett
Northants fast bowler Lee Daggett believes his best is still to come after signing a new contract with the club.
Peters relishes Northants spirit
Northants opener Stephen Peters hails the team spirit at the club after agreeing a new deal.
Middlebrook seals Northants deal
Northants hand all-rounder James Middlebrook a two-year contract extension, keeping him at Wantage Road until 2013.
Northants pair agree 2013 deals
Northants opening batsman Stephen Peters and seamer Lee Daggett sign contract extensions until the end of the 2013 season.
Brett and Baker leave Northants
Seamer Gavin Baker and left-arm spinner Tom Brett are released by Northants.
Northants live
Live Northants commentary from BBC local radio
Northants chief Tagg leaves post
Mark Tagg is to leave his role as chief executive at Northants at the end of October.
Rossington signs Middlesex deal
Middlesex batsman-wicketkeeper Adam Rossington signs a one-year extension to his contract at the club.
Middlesex sign Rayner from Sussex
Middlesex sign all-rounder Ollie Rayner from Sussex on a three-year deal, while Jamie Dalrymple leaves the London side.
Stand-by-stand changes for Lord’s
Marylebone Cricket Club chooses to redevelop Lord’s on a “stand-by-stand basis” after a vote on a multi-million pound overhaul on Wednesday.
Scott keen for Hampshire return
Middlesex coach Richard Scott says he would like to manage his old club Hampshire at some point in the future.
No big Middlesex changes – Fraser
Middlesex managing director of cricket Angus Fraser says he is not planning to make dramatic changes to his squad following promotion to Division One.
Middlesex sign Denly from Kent
Kent batsmen Joe Denly and Martin van Jaarsveld join Middlesex and Leicestershire respectively, while coach Paul Farbrace also departs.
Middlesex deserve title – Dexter
Middlesex captain Neil Dexter says his side fully deserved to win the Division Two title after their five-wicket win over Leicestershire secured promotion.
Middlesex live
Live Middlesex commentary from BBC local radio
Middlesex win Division Two title
Middlesex beat Leicestershire by five wickets to win the Division Two title, meaning Northants miss out on promotion.
Smith quits Worcs to rejoin Foxes
Assistant coach Ben Smith leaves Worcestershire to rejoin Leicestershire as batting coach.
Whitticase delight at Smith deal
Leicestershire head coach Phil Whitticase says Ben Smith’s appointment as batting coach will have a huge impact on their Championship form.
No Foxes coaching role for Nixon
Paul Nixon will not take a full-time coaching position with Leicestershire and may opt to join Pune Warriors for next year’s IPL.
Notts complete swoop for Taylor
Nottinghamshire complete the signing of batsman James Taylor from Leicestershire on a three-year contract.
Leicestershire cancel New’s deal
Leicestershire cancel the contract of wicketkeeper Tom New.
Nixon discusses Leics coach role
Former Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon is in talks about returning to the club as a batting coach on a permanent basis for next season.
Leics commentary
Live Leicestershire commentary from BBC local radio
2012 Old Trafford Internationals
Tickets for Old Trafford’s two Internationals in 2012 will go on sale at the start of the New Year
Lancashire Line – Week 40
Have you won a £1,000 prize in this weeks draw? Here are the winning numbers for Friday 30th December 2011.
Lancs Duo Called Up
MUHAMMAD ABID and Gavin Griffiths have both been called up to the England under 19s squad for the forthcoming tour to Bangladesh.
Merry Christmas From Lancashire CCC
Lancashire County Cricket Club would like to wish all of its Members and supporters a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year
Lancs’ Magical Season Sold Out
Lancashire’s Magical Season DVD has now sold out ahead of Christmas
Lancs Host Unemployment Programme
Lancashire are helping people from Manchester who may have been hit for six by their unemployment ordeal
Lancashire Line – Week 38
Have you won a £1,000 prize in this weeks draw? Here are the winning numbers for Friday 16th December 2011.
Kerrigan Called Up By The Lions
LANCASHIRE SPINNER Simon Kerrigan has been named in the 16-man England Lions squad for the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh which begins in January.
Christmas Draw 2011
The draw took place in the Development Association Office on Thursday 15th December and Mr J S Kendrew of Southport was the lucky winner.
2ndXI Scene
Gary Yates, Lancashire Assistant Coach, reviews the 2ndXI season
Girls Club and Graded Nets in 2012
The Cricket Centre has a wide range of courses available to youngsters in 2012, starting the Saturday Girls Club and Graded Nets.
2012 Scholarship & Academy Players
Lancashire’s Scholarship and Academy Players have been selected for 2012
Lancs Spread Christmas Cheer
Lancashire’s players spread some early Christmas cheer through the wards of the Royal Manchester Children’s hospital last Monday on the Club’s festive visit.
Roy Tattersall
Lancashire County Cricket Club has been saddened to learn of the death of former player Roy Tattersall at the age of 89
Book Signing In Altrincham
LANCASHIRE’S former captain Mark Chilton and cricket’s County Championship trophy will be at Waterstone’s in Altrincham on Saturday
Trafford Named As European Hotspot
Trafford has been announced as Europe’s third fastest growing tourist destination by Trip Advisor.
Champions Celebration Dinner
COME AND join Peter Moores and the Lancashire County Cricket Club players as they celebrate cricket success in the county during 2011 with a three-course dinner on Wednesday 29 February 2012 at The Point.
Foxes’ Fixture Changed
LANCASHIRE LIGHTNING’S Friends Life t20 fixture against Leicestershire Foxes at Old Trafford will now take place on Wednesday 20 June 2012 (5:30pm start).
Venue Confirmed For Dutch Trip
LANCASHIRE COUNTY Cricket Club will take on the Netherlands at Excelsior CC in Schiedam (near Rotterdam) on Monday 28 May 2012.
Lancashire’s Magical Season
Lancashire’s Championship winning season will be available on a 2-disc DVD from 9am on Monday 5th December
Chapple continues as Captain
GLEN CHAPPLE will continue as captain for a fourth season as Lancashire County Cricket Club defend their LV= County Championship title in 2012.
James Honoured By Home Town
Lancashire and England star Jimmy Anderson is to be awarded the Freedom of Burnley, the fast bowler’s home town.
Members Pavilion meetings
We are holding two informal meetings for LCCC Members to discuss the Pavilion development at Old Trafford, the first of which is next Saturday 10th December
2012 – bring it on!
With Lancashire’s players reporting back for training, reporter Graham Hardcastle looks forward with anticipation to 2012