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Bairstow wins increment contract

The ECB has announced that Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow has been awarded an England increment contract for 2011-12.

Warwickshire close in on top spot

Chris Devine & Liam Blackburn

Tim Ambrose and Will Porterfield shared a partnership of 111 to help unbeaten Warwickshire move within sight of a fourth victory of the season at the Kia Oval and a return to the top of the LV= County Championship table.

Red Rose set up victory push

Lancashire still had work to do in their bid for a first LV= County Championship win of the season at the seventh attempt despite strong performances with bat and ball during an entertaining third day against Middlesex at Aigburth.

Nash guides Sussex with century

Chris Nash continued his fine run of form with a century as he held Sussex's batting together on the first day of their LV= County Championship Division One match against second-placed Nottinghamshire at Hove.

Dominant Derbyshire march on

Derbyshire completed an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Essex inside three days to extend their lead at the top of LV= County Championship Division Two. New Zealand batsman Martin Guptill struck 66 not out.