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Cook key after Essex collapse
Essex were left relying on Alastair Cook as they stumbled to 72 for five in reply to Hampshire’s modest 197 on a wicket-laden opening day at Chelmsford.
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LV=CC, April 29: As it happened
Derbyshire enjoyed their best day since returning to Division One as Chesney Hughes cracked a career-best 171 not out against Yorkshire. Elsewhere, things were intriguingly poised at Trent Bridge and Chelmsford.
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Bad break for Kieswetter
Somerset have confirmed wicketkeeper Craig Kieswetter has fractured his right thumb and faces a lay-off of up to six weeks.
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Norwell blow for Gloucestershire
Liam Norwell has added to Gloucestershire’s growing injury list ahead of their LV= County Championship Division Two clash with Leicestershire.
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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.
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Swann set to return
England spinner Graeme Swann is set to return for Nottinghamshire in their LV= County Championship Division One match against Durham.
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LV=CC, April 27: As it happened
Joe Root was the hero as Yorkshire chased down 336 to defeat Durham. There were also wins for Nottinghamshire, Hampshire and Northamptonshire, while Somerset continued to hold the upper hand at Taunton.
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Heroic Root guides Yorkshire to glory
An outstanding innings of 182 by Joe Root carried Yorkshire to a tremendous four-wicket win over Durham.
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Broad to the fore in Notts triumph
Stuart Broad's burst with the second new ball brought an end to Derbyshire's resistance on the final day of their LV= County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. The England seamer finished with match figures of 8-91.
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Northants continue flying start
Northamptonshire strengthened their position at the top of LV= County Championship Division Two with a seven-wicket victory over Gloucestershire.
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