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Essex and Shah fined by ECB

The ECB Cricket Discipline Commission has fined Essex £500 and Owais Shah £250 in respect of a breach of regulations in that an unregistered agent was engaged in the execution of a recent employment transaction.

Craddock and Topley top up Essex stay

Essex have handed youngsters Tom Craddock and Reece Topley two-year extensions that will keep them at the club until the end of the 2014 season.

Leek to host Derbys-Essex in YB40

Derbyshire have moved their Yorkshire Bank 40 game with Essex on Sunday 9 June from the County Ground, Derby, to Highfield, Leek.

Wheater funds Hampshire switch

Wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Wheater has joined Hampshire on a two-year deal, having bought out the last year of his contract with Essex.

Tait makes Essex move

Shaun Tait has become the second former Australia fast bowler to sign up for this year’s Friends Life t20 on Friday, having secured a deal with Essex that follows one-time international team-mate Dirk Nannes’ move to Glamorgan.

Ten Doeschate and Shah commit to Essex

Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a two-year contract extension at Essex, while Owais Shah has prolonged his stay at Chelmsford until the end of the season.

Summer's coming: A look ahead to 2013

Chris Devine

With the new domestic season fast approaching, ecb.co.uk assesses the potential highlights awaiting county fans in 2013.

Sky Sports reveal 60 televised games

Sky Sports have announced details of the 60 domestic fixtures they are to broadcast live this summer, with each county being shown at least three times.

Dolphins move for Bopara

England international Ravi Bopara has agreed to join South African franchise Dolphins for their Twenty20 campaign.

Bowden named new Essex chief

Essex have announced Derek Bowden will become their new chief executive, taking up the role early in the 2013 season.