Hoggard dreaming of glory
Matthew Hoggard has revealed Yorkshire's determination to give Darren Gough the “perfect send-off” by winning the Friends Provident Trophy.
Van the man leads Kent to final
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
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
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
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.
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