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Awesome Hughes makes Yorkshire pay

Callum Dent

Chesney Hughes marked his recall to Derbyshire’s team with a superb unbeaten 171 that left Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale rueing his decision to field first on the opening day at Headingley.

Taylor stakes his claim

Rob Barnett

James Taylor pressed his case to take the injured Kevin Pietersen’s place in the Investec Tests with New Zealand, although he narrowly missed out on a second ton in two LV= County Championship innings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swann set to return

England spinner Graeme Swann is set to return for Nottinghamshire in their LV= County Championship Division One match against Durham.

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.

Heroic Root guides Yorkshire to glory

An outstanding innings of 182 by Joe Root carried Yorkshire to a tremendous four-wicket win over Durham.