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Classy Cook back in the groove
England's Alastair Cook returned to his Ashes form with a sparkling 155 as Essex moved into a strong position against Northamptonshire. A late flurry of wickets saw the visitors close on 345 for six.
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Notts take title in thrilling finale
Nottinghamshire snatched the LV= County Championship title from Somerset's grasp on a pulsating final day of the season. A third Lancashire wicket secured the crucial bonus point.
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Somerset forced to settle for second
Somerset were denied a maiden LV= County Championship Division One crown as they could only draw with Durham and Nottinghamshire picked up sufficient bonus points to finish top of the table.
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Tredwell tramples on Yorkshire hopes
A stunned Yorkshire saw their LV= County Championship Division One title hopes dashed in 44 crazy minutes against Kent, who were relegated despite a four-wicket victory as Warwickshire won.
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Title race goes down to the wire
Live photos from the penultimate day of the LV= County Championship season as Nottinghamshire, Somerset and Yorkshire vie for the title.
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Frustrated Notts see Somerset go top
Live photos from the second day of the final round of matches.
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Rain dampens Notts' hopes as Durham stall Somerset
Title favourites Nottinghamshire were left cursing the weather after the opening day of their LV- County Championship clash with Lancashire was decimated by rain. Second-placed Somerset claimed two...
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Nixon's best fails to spoil Kent party
Kent collected the silverware for winning LV= County Championship Division Two, despite Paul Nixon’s best efforts to be the last day party pooper.
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Durham seal back-to-back titles
Durham have retained their LV= County Championship Division One title after wrapping up an innings and 52-run victory over Notinghamshire.
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Anderson scripts Lancashire victory
James Anderson returned career-best figures of 11-109 as Lancashire wrapped up an eight-wicket victory over Sussex in Division One of the LV= County Championship at Hove.
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