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Trott and Bell ready to resume

Warwickshire are boosted by the return of England batsmen Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell for their top-flight clash with Sussex, one of three LV= County Championship games starting on Wednesday.

Nash leads Kent to safety

An unbeaten century from Brendan Nash ensured Kent secured a draw on the final day of their LV= County Championship Division Two match with Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford.

Trio put Red Rose in command

Simon Katich, Karl Brown and Ashwell Prince struck half-centuries as Lancashire took control of their LV= County Championship Division Two match against Kent.

Slow progress in soggy Manchester

Just 71 runs were scored in 38 overs as batting proved tough for both Kent and Lancashire on a rain-hit second day of their LV= County Championship Division Two match at Emirates Old Trafford.

Anderson adds gloss to Lancashire display

James Anderson had to be patient but ended his first day of cricket this summer with two wickets as Lancashire took control of their Division Two match with Kent at Emirates Old Trafford.

Episode 97

Geoff Miller outlines what's on his mind as National Selector for England's big international summer ahead; plus interviews with Stuart Broad, Australia and Hampshire's George Bailey, Surrey's Stuart Meaker, Gloucestershire's John Bracewell and Hamish Marshall; a tribute to Mike Denness - and the thoughts of regular Podcast Pundit, Mike Gatting

Bresnan among returning England quintet

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Five England stars are set to make their first appearances of the LV= County Championship season this week after periods of rest. They include fit-again Tim Bresnan, who is due to line up alongside Joe Root for Yorkshire versus Durham.

Key ton ensures tame draw

Rob Key scored an unbeaten century as Kent's Division Two game against Leicestershire at Grace Road drifted to a draw after the home side were dismissed for 495 in their first innings an hour before lunch on the last day.

ECB CEO pays tribute to Mike Denness OBE

ECB Chief Executive David Collier has paid tribute to the former England captain Mike Denness OBE whose death at the age of 72 was announced earlier on Friday.

Denness passes away

Former England captain Mike Denness has died aged 72, Kent have confirmed.