ECB Latest Domestic News

Van the man leads Kent to final

Fri, 4 Jul 08 18:55:00 BST

Centuries from the prolific Martin van Jaarsveld and Joe Denly propelled Kent into the Friends Provident Trophy final at the expense of holders Durham.

Prince applauds captain's innings

Fri, 4 Jul 08 18:40:00 BST

Ashwell Prince is confident South Africa captain Graeme Smith derived much benefit from his first innings of the summer - despite missing out on the rich pickings his team-mates took from Middlesex.

South Africa pair hit tons

Fri, 4 Jul 08 18:25:00 BST

Hashim Amla and Ashwell Prince each banked hundreds for South Africa, but captain Graeme Smith failed to cash in on day one of their tour match against Middlesex at Uxbridge.

Gooch praises Gough

Fri, 4 Jul 08 18:15:00 BST

Graham Gooch has hailed Darren Gough as one of English cricket’s “last characters” - but is looking for Essex to spoil his swansong in their Friends Provident Trophy semi-final.

Ansari takes Walter Lawrence Trophy

Fri, 4 Jul 08 17:20:00 BST

Akbar Ansari is the 2008 winner of the Walter Lawrence Trophy award for the highest-scoring batsman from the six MCC Universities.

Essex extend Dexter loan

Fri, 4 Jul 08 17:00:00 BST

Essex have extended the loan of Kent batsman Neil Dexter for another month.

Guernsey step up

Fri, 4 Jul 08 17:00:00 BST

Guernsey have been granted full associate membership to the International Cricket Council today.

Mushtaq set for knee op

Fri, 4 Jul 08 15:40:00 BST

Sussex leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed will undergo surgery on Monday to determine the extent of the injury to his right knee.

Trio earn county trial

Fri, 4 Jul 08 13:50:00 BST

The MCC have provided three university cricketers with an internship at a first class county.

Worcs turn down Nehra deal

Fri, 4 Jul 08 09:55:00 BST

Worcestershire have abandoned attempts to sign Ashish Nehra as their overseas player for the second half of the season after failing to agree financial terms with the Indian left-arm pace bowler.