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England Performance Squad named

The England selectors have announced a 30-man England Performance Squad for the 2013 summer international season.

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.

Robson heeds valuable aid

Matthew Sherry

Sam Robson is hoping to further enhance his reputation this season having benefited from advice offered by illustrious names in the early stages of a burgeoning career.

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.

Robson prolongs Middlesex stay

Sam Robson has signed a contract extension at Middlesex that ties him to the county until the end of December 2014.

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.

Ireland hand out 2013 central contracts

County players George Dockrell, Ed Joyce, Tim Murtagh, Niall O’Brien, Will Porterfield, Paul Stirling and Gary Wilson are among 17 Ireland players to be awarded central contracts for the 2013 season.

Berg extends Middlesex stay

All-rounder Gareth Berg has penned a long-term contract extension with Middlesex. He will now remain at Lord's until the end of the 2015 season.