News

Two-innings format for second XI

The England and Wales Cricket Board has confirmed the format for the two-innings 40-over trial to be played in second Xl cricket this year. The final of the competition will take place on June 21.

2010 Second XI fixtures confirmed

The ECB has announced the full fixtures for the Second XI Championship and Second XI Trophy.

Leics and Worcs penalised

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.

Sadler stays as second XI captain

John Sadler has signed a new one-year contract at Derbyshire that will see him captain the second XI.

Changes to 2010 rules and regulations

Following an ECB Board meeting, the following changes have been made to the rules and playing regulations for the 2010 English domestic season.

ECB fast bowling directives change

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.

Quintet win junior deals

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.

Yorkshire pile misery on Lancashire

Justin Goulding

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.

Surrey take Second XI crown

Loan signing Tom Smith shone with bat and ball as Surrey won the Second XI Championship at Lancashire's expense.

Lancashire aim for clean sweep

Lancashire and Surrey are to battle out the ECB Second XI Championship final at Old Trafford.