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ECB sets ambitious targets in new strategic plan

The ECB has unveiled a new and ambitious strategic plan which seeks to deliver successful England teams at all levels, to produce a vibrant domestic game as well as increasing and enthusing participation during 2014-17.

Precipitation again ensures frustration

Further inclement weather at Schiedam meant the Netherlands saw a second Yorkshire Bank 40 encounter abandoned in as many days.

O'Brien denies Northants fourth win

Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien struck a half-century against his old club as Leicestershire secured a draw on the final day of their LV= County Championship match at Northamptonshire.

Leicestershire cannot cope with Copeland

Trent Copeland continued his excellent form with the ball by taking seven first-innings wickets in Northamptonshire's LV= County Championship Division Two match with Leicestershire.

Hall ends century drought

Former South Africa all-rounder Andrew Hall struck his first century in two years on the second day of Division Two leaders Northamptonshire's LV= County Championship match against Leicestershire.

Northants struggle without skipper

Division Two leaders Northamptonshire did not fare too well as their LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Leicestershire began on a day when captain Stephen Peters was ruled out for up to six weeks.

Broken finger sidelines Peters

Northamptonshire have been dealt a blow with the news skipper Stephen Peters is set to be sidelined for up to six weeks after breaking his finger.

Injury robs Essex of Quiney

Rob Barnett

Rob Quiney may have played his last game for Essex, who are in LV= County Championship action versus Glamorgan this week, after the Australia batsman damaged a shoulder in last week’s defeat to Lancashire.

Time away pays for Crook

James Hale

Northamptonshire bowling all-rounder Steven Crook has highlighted his year away from the game as the catalyst for an upturn in fortunes.

Coetzer appointed Scotland skipper

Northamptonshire batsman Kyle Coetzer has been confirmed successor to Gordon Drummond as Scotland’s captain in all forms of cricket.