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Altered Laws come into force

Batsmen will no longer be 'offered the light’ in one of eight amendments or clarifications to the Laws of Cricket. Umpires will now be the sole arbiters of whether play should continue in poor light.

Westfield leads Essex to Trophy glory

Justin Goulding

Lancashire second XI lost a third final in the space of two seasons as Essex lifted the Second XI Trophy at Chelmsford. Mervyn Westfield led Essex's revival with the ball to help seal a 14-run win.

Surrey retain Second XI crown

Justin Goulding

Surrey retained the Second XI Championship after twin centuries from Stewart Walters paved the way for victory over Warwickshire in the final at Wormsley.

Essex and Lancs meet in Trophy final

Chelmsford will host the Second XI Trophy final between Essex and Lancashire on Monday September 13, the ECB has confirmed.

Warwickshire threaten Surrey reign

Surrey will defend their Second XI Championship crown when they meet Warwickshire in the final next week. Victors over Lancashire last season, Surrey are chasing a second successive title.

Flintoff's season over

Justin Goulding

Andrew Flintoff’s hopes of bolstering Lancashire’s LV= County Championship title push have been wrecked by the news that he will not play this season due to ongoing concerns over his knee.

Flintoff return put on hold

Andrew Flintoff’s latest comeback from injury has been delayed - but he could make his long-awaited return to action tomorrow for Lancashire second XI.

Eight penalised by ECB

Eight players - Craig Kieswetter, Grant Flower, Chris Benham, Jon Lewis, Lee Daggett, Karl Brown, Joel Pope and James Hockley - have received penalties under the ECB's discipline code.

Montgomery keeps it real

Justin Goulding

Gary Montgomery sums it up best when he says: “It’s been a crazy year.” Released by Grimsby last March, the former goalkeeper is eager to make the most of his cricketing lifeline with Lancashire.

Warwickshire in second XI switch

Warwickshire and MCC Young Cricketers have reversed the order of their Second XI Trophy and Championship encounters at High Wycombe.