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Taylor comes in for unavailable Bopara

Nottinghamshire batsman James Taylor has replaced Ravi Bopara, who is unavailable due to personal reasons, in England’s 13-man squad for the second Investec Test match against South Africa.

Pettini pulverises Worcestershire

A run-a-ball 111 by Mark Pettini helped Essex power to a 25-run victory over Worcestershire in the Clydesdale Bank 40 Group A match at New Road.

Somerset seal finals day return

Chris Devine

Somerset booked their place at Friends Life t20 finals day for a fourth successive year with a convincing 27-run victory over Essex at Taunton. James Hildreth struck 58, while Lewis Gregory finished with four wickets.

England player availability

Essex duo Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara have been made available for the Friends Life t20 quarter-final versus Somerset, while Matt Prior will turn out for Sussex against Gloucestershire.

Essex welcome back England duo

Chris Airey

Essex have named Ravi Bopara and Alastair Cook in their squad for their Friends Life t20 quarter-final clash against Somerset tomorrow.

Tomlinson denies Essex

James Tomlinson took 5-86 as Hampshire collected a thrilling two-run victory over Essex in their LV=County Championship Division Two clash at Chelmsford.

Godleman battles on for Essex

On a day of two declarations, Essex and Hampshire were locked in an intriguing struggle for victory in their LV=County Championship Division Two battle at Chelmsford.

Wet weather hits Chelmsford

The second day of Essex’s LV= County Championship Division Two match with Hampshire was called off after heavy rain throughout the morning.

McKenzie makes Essex pay

Opening batsman Neil McKenzie batted throughout to inspire Hampshire on the opening day of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash against Essex at Chelmsford.

Episode 81

Preview of the Investec Test Series ahead of the first eagerly awaited head-to-head at The Kia Oval with England's Andrew Strauss, James Anderson, Ravi Bopara and South Africa's Dale Steyn, Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers - as well as England veteran Robin Jackman; plus England Women's Georgia Elwiss after their series win v India and Friends Life t20 QFs chat with Essex's Graham Napier