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Somerset denied by champions

Last-wicket pair Rikki Clarke and Oliver Hannon-Dalby defied Somerset’s bowlers for 21 overs to earn champions Warwickshire an unlikely LV= County Championship draw at Taunton.

Leach leaves Warks on the rack

Three wickets from Jack Leach left champions Warwickshire facing an uphill climb to avoid an LV= County Championship defeat at the hands of Somerset, for whom Nick Compton struck 105 not out.

Somerset scent victory after good day

Somerset moved into a position of dominance at Taunton as Warwickshire collapsed to 158 all out after Jos Buttler had struck his third first-class century.

Peerless Petersen shines again

Alviro Petersen maintained his stunning early-season form for Somerset as LV= County Champions Warwickshire were made to work hard for their wickets.

Evans hell-bent on holding down place

Chris Devine

Warwickshire batsman Laurie Evans has resolved to make the most of his elevation to first-team action in the LV= County Championship.

Clarke commits to Warwickshire

Rikki Clarke could well end his career at Warwickshire after signing a new four-year contract with the defending County Champions. The 31-year-old all-rounder’s deal lasts until the end of the 2017 season.

Wright stuff mauls Durham

Chris Wright produced another performance of real quality as Warwickshire skittled Durham for 94 to register their first win of the season, by 318 runs in the LV= County Championship Division One game at Edgbaston.

Ambrose hundred puts champions in control

A fluent century by Tim Ambrose enabled Warwickshire to pile the pressure on Durham and push for a first win in their defence of the Division One title in the LV= County Championship at Edgbaston.

Borthwick stars at Edgbaston

Durham's Scott Borthwick laid on an early birthday celebration when making his first century in the LV= County Championship against Warwickshire's title-winning battery of seamers at Edgbaston.

Troughton shines for champions

Jim Troughton held up resurgent Durham as Warwickshire reached 299 for seven at Edgbaston on the first day of their second home match in defence of their Division One crown in the LV= County Championship.