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Lumb and Taylor torment Sussex

Michael Lumb and James Taylor both notched centuries and Nottinghamshire-best scores to put their team in a strong position to push for LV= County Championship victory against Sussex at Trent Bridge.

Notts dominate Sussex

Nottinghamshire took a firm hold of their LV= County Championship Division One clash with Sussex after bowling out the visitors for just 171.

McKenzie ecstatic with finals day spot

Chris Airey

Neil McKenzie was delighted to see his team home as Hampshire secured their spot in a third consecutive Friends Life t20 finals day last night.

McKenzie holds nerve to send Hants through

Dave Clark

Neil McKenzie’s unbeaten 79 eclipsed a brilliant all-round display by Samit Patel and sent Hampshire to Friends Life t20 finals day for the third year running. Their four-wicket victory was sealed off the final ball.

Past meetings no concern for Maxwell

Chris Devine

Glenn Maxwell does not believe Hampshire’s recent struggles against Nottinghamshire will be a factor when the two teams meet at Trent Bridge aiming to secure a place at Friends Life t20 finals day.

Notts suffer Pattinson blow

A groin injury suffered in Sunday's Clydesdale Bank 40 win over Scotland has ruled Darren Pattinson out of Nottinghamshire's Friends Life t20 quarter-final against Hampshire.

England player availability

Essex duo Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara have been made available for the Friends Life t20 quarter-final versus Somerset, while Matt Prior will turn out for Sussex against Gloucestershire.

Essex welcome back England duo

Chris Airey

Essex have named Ravi Bopara and Alastair Cook in their squad for their Friends Life t20 quarter-final clash against Somerset tomorrow.

Notts brush aside Scotland

Nottinghamshire maintained their push for the Clydesdale Bank 40 semi-finals with a routine 88-run Group B victory over Scotland at Trent Bridge.

Stewart highlights Sharks threat

Liam Blackburn

Former England captain Alec Stewart believes Sussex are the side to beat in this year’s Clydesdale Bank 40 ahead of their clash with Northamptonshire.