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This summer’s Second XI fixtures have been announced by the England and Wales Cricket Board. Warwickshire begin the defence of their championship crown with a trip to Canterbury.
Warwickshire made amends for losing in last year’s Second XI Championship final as Darren Maddy inspired them to a six-wicket triumph over Glamorgan at Coventry.
Warwickshire second XI will aim to set the standard for the first team when they contest the four-day Second XI Championship final this week.
Scott Elstone struck an unbeaten 82 as Nottinghamshire set up a showdown with Lancashire in the final of the Second XI trophy following a 36-run victory over Glamorgan at Trent Bridge.
Lancashire booked their place in the Second XI Trophy final for the third year in succession thanks to a three-wicket win over Somerset. Nick Caunce took 4-22 before Jordan Clark made a well-paced 75.
Glamorgan captain Alviro Petersen and Lancashire seamer Steven Cheetham have both received penalties under the ECB’s discipline code.
Durham and England pace bowler Graham Onions has revealed there were times when he thought his career was over during a 14-month injury lay-off. He is preparing to return to domestic action this week.
The venue for the Second XI Trophy encounter between Northamptonshire and Durham, scheduled for Bedford School, has been moved to Milton Keynes.
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