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Kieswetter edges Somerset ahead

Craig Kieswetter added a crucial unbeaten 39 to eight match catches as Somerset set up a final-day victory push against Durham at the Emirates Durham ICG.

Wickets galore at Durham

Eighteen wickets fell in 78 overs in the LV= County Championship match at the Emirates Durham ICG before bad light ended play with Durham on 92 for eight in their second innings, leading Somerset by 210.

Stokes helps Durham rally

Durham recovered from 94 for five to make 250 after being put in by Somerset skipper Marcus Trescothick at the Emirates Durham ICG. Ben Stokes led the way with a mature innings of 49.

Episode 95

In a packed podcast, we look back at NatWest CricketForce which saw Alastair Cook and Charlotte Edwards join up with Mayor of London Boris Johnson who spoke enthusiastically about the role cricket can play in society.

Petersen to miss championship opener

A preview of the first round of LV= County Championship Division One games, featuring squads and team news.

Good start vital - Harmison

Chris Devine

Steve Harmison believes a strong opening to the summer is essential for teams hoping to win the LV= County Championship.

Champions edge to battling win

Tom Milnes’ seven wickets spared Warwickshire’s blushes as the LV= County Champions emerged victorious by 21 runs against Oxford MCCU in a tense encounter at The Parks.

Agarwal makes Warwickshire work

Chris Devine

Sam Agarwal’s second first-class century helped Oxford MCCU buck the trend at The Parks on a day that saw several counties exercise dominance over their University opponents.

Ballance trumped by returning Lee

Chris Devine

A determined hundred from Gary Ballance was overshadowed by James Lee’s seven-wicket haul on day one of the Universities match between Yorkshire and Leeds/Bradford MCCU.

Young duo set for Warks bows

LV= County Champions Warwickshire will hand two academy players debuts when they undertake their final preparations for the new season.