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The ECB has announced the full fixtures for the Second XI Championship and Second XI Trophy.
The ECB cricket discipline commission has announced that Leicestershire and Worcestershire have been penalised for fielding an ineligible player in second XI matches during the 2009 season.
John Sadler has signed a new one-year contract at Derbyshire that will see him captain the second XI.
Following an ECB Board meeting, the following changes have been made to the rules and playing regulations for the 2010 English domestic season.
The ECB fast bowling directives have changed following a two-year consultation process. The outcome is that bowlers up to under-15 level are able to bowl longer spells and more overs in a day.
Five members of Surrey's Championship-winning second XI - Tom Lancefield, Seren Waters, Muhunthan Harinath, Tom Jewell and George Edwards - have signed emerging player contracts.
Lancashire suffered final heartbreak for the second time in four days after Roses rivals Yorkshire pipped them to the Second XI Trophy. The hosts won a tense clash at Scarborough by two wickets.
Loan signing Tom Smith shone with bat and ball as Surrey won the Second XI Championship at Lancashire's expense.
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