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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.

Clark makes maximum impact

Lancashire's Jordan Clark struck six sixes in an over against Yorkshire in the Second XI Roses Challenge match at Scarborough.

Bresnan among returning England quintet

Rob Barnett

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.

Lancs optimistic despite being in red

Lancashire have announced an operating loss of just over £1.5million for 2012, but have confidently predicted a return to profitability in the next financial year.

Rain renders Red Rose charge immaterial

Lancashire had to settle for a draw to begin their LV= County Championship Division Two campaign after the slim hope of victory over Worcestershire at Emirates Old Trafford was thwarted by final-day rain.

Rain-hit clash set for draw

Lancashire and Worcestershire are likely to begin their return to Division Two of the LV= County Championship with a draw at Emirates Old Trafford following more rain on day three.

Mitchell and Andrew boost Worcestershire

A seventh-wicket stand between Daryl Mitchell and Gareth Andrew helped Worcestershire post a competitive first-innings total of 334 during a rain-affected second day of their LV= County Championship clash with Lancashire.

Moeen shines for Worcestershire

Dominic Farrell

Moeen Ali once again found Emirates Old Trafford to his liking as Worcestershire enjoyed marginally the better of day one against Lancashire in the LV= County Championship Division Two battle.