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Hearn dies aged 87

Peter Hearn, who featured in over 200 games for Kent and scored 8,138 runs, has died at the age of 87.

Young guns poised to fire

Chris Devine

In this county-by-county guide, ecb.co.uk identifies 19 men under the age of 23 who appear likely to enjoy success.

ECB and BBC announce broadcast partnership

ECB and the BBC have announced a new broadcast partnership for county cricket, with live ball-by-ball commentary of every LV= County Championship match available, plus all Yorkshire Bank 40 and Friends Life t20 matches.

England player availability

England management have determined the availability of centrally and incrementally contracted players, as well as those without a contract who have recently returned from New Zealand, ahead of the summer's first Investec Test.

Haggett joins Kent

Kent have confirmed the signing of former England Under-19 international Calum Haggett. The all-rounder said: "I am really excited."

Adams lengthens Kent tenure

Kent have rewarded Jimmy Adams for a promising first season as head coach with a contract extension until the end of the 2014 campaign.

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.

£18million boost for county game

The ECB has announced an £18million programme of investment into first-class county cricket following a board meeting held at Lord's.

Benkenstein given MCC honour

Veteran Durham batsman Dale Benkenstein will lead MCC in the annual Champion County game, this year versus Warwickshire from March 24-27.