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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.

Durston drives Derbyshire into pole position

Wes Durston struck his second century of the season as Derbyshire moved into a strong position in their LV= County Championship match against Essex.

Wainwright puts Essex in a spin

Left-arm spinner David Wainwright continued his fine form as Derbyshire started impressively in their LV= County Championship clash with Essex.

Chapple fit to lead Red Rose

Callum Dent

Captain Glen Chapple has been passed fit for struggling Lancashire’s LV= County Championship Division One match with Middlesex.

Red Rose resist Napier fireworks

Lancashire survived a late onslaught from Graham Napier to secure a 28-run win over Essex in the Clydesdale Bank 40. Stephen Moore, Steven Croft and Paul Horton all recorded half-centuries for the victors.

Morgan back for Middlesex

Liam Blackburn

England batsman Eoin Morgan is likely to make his first Middlesex appearance of the season while Steven Finn is also available for the trip to Leicestershire in their Clydesdale Bank 40 Group A clash.

Elements end Essex chase

Leicestershire's Ned Eckersley struck 70 off 19 balls to set Essex 270 to win in 60 overs, but rain ensured the LV= County Championship Division Two match at Grace Road ended in a tame draw.

Foakes to the fore on Essex debut

England Under-19 international Ben Foakes narrowly missed out on a century on his Essex debut as the LV= County Championship Division Two game against Leicestershire was left finely balanced at the end of day three.

Leicestershire seize the initiative

Late wickets from Nathan Buck and Wayne White put Leicestershire on top against Essex on the second day of their match at Grace Road.

Sarwan shines for Leicestershire

Ramnaresh Sarwan gave the West Indies selectors a timely reminder of his Test credentials with a second century of the season for Leicestershire on the first day of the LV= County Championship Division Two match against Essex.