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Rouse to aid Dutch

The Netherlands have made use of additional funding from the International Cricket Council by appointing the vastly experienced Steve Rouse as their consultant head groundsman.

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.

Blackwell takes comfort from fine finish

Matthew Sherry

Ian Blackwell is understandably disappointed to have been forced into retirement from a sport "he loves very dearly", yet the all-rounder can reflect on a fitting ending to his distinguished career.

Champions name squad for curtain-raiser

Warwickshire have named a 13-man squad for the Champion County fixture against MCC, which starts in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Teenage wicketkeeper Peter McKay has been included.

Notts claim Barbados T20 crown

Nottinghamshire were given a pre-season confidence boost as they fought off competition from five other counties to secure the Barbados T20 Cup.

Kirby relishing MCC encounter

Chris Devine

Steve Kirby cannot wait to represent MCC again in this year's Champion County match - a fixture he describes as "almost two games in one".

Brown puts faith in current crop

Warwickshire will continue with their policy of not recruiting overseas players for this season’s Friends Life t20, director of cricket Dougie Brown has confirmed.

More injury woe for Metters

Warwickshire will continue to be without Chris Metters for a lengthy period after the spinner was forced to undergo further shoulder surgery.

Clarke talks up continuity

Matthew Sherry

Rikki Clarke believes evolution rather than revolution is the key to ensuring continued success at Warwickshire.