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ECB sets ambitious targets in new strategic plan

The ECB has unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing and enthusing participation during 2014-17.

Sussex wrap up crushing win

Steve Magoffin took a four-wicket haul as Sussex completed their second victory of the season and condemned Derbyshire to a fourth consecutive defeat in the LV= County Championship.

All too familiar story for Derbyshire

Derbyshire are facing a fourth consecutive defeat after they closed the third day of the LV= County Championship Division One match against Sussex at Derby only 11 runs ahead with three second-innings wickets standing.

Ton-up Yardy covers Joyce absence

Sussex lost their captain Ed Joyce but staged an impressive recovery through an unbeaten Michael Yardy century and a career-best 92 by Chris Jordan on the second day against Derbyshire at Derby.

Derbyshire in trouble despite Madsen fifty

Derbyshire captain Wayne Madsen struck a defiant half-century but late wickets put Sussex in charge of their LV= County Championship Division One match at Derby.

Injury robs Essex of Quiney

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Rob Quiney may have played his last game for Essex, who are in LV= County Championship action versus Glamorgan this week, after the Australia batsman damaged a shoulder in last week’s defeat to Lancashire.

Rain rules at Derby

Derbyshire Falcons and Lancashire Lightning were frustrated by the weather at the County Ground as their Yorkshire Bank 40 Group B match was abandoned with only three overs bowled.

Cowan back to bolster Notts

Australia batsman Ed Cowan returns for Nottinghamshire Outlaws’ Yorkshire Bank 40 game with Worcestershire Royals at New Road to offset the loss of three England players: James Taylor, Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad.

Stubbings joins Derbys coaching staff

Derbyshire have added Steve Stubbings to their coaching team in a move that will see AJ Harris become a specialist bowling coach.

Wonderful Wagner floors Derbyshire

Neil Wagner strengthened his case for a spot in New Zealand’s Test XI by claiming a five-wicket haul in a 107-run victory over Derbyshire.