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Stoneman to lead Durham in tour game

Mark Stoneman will captain Durham for the first time in their three-day match against the touring Australia A team.

Australia A denied in thrilling draw

Chris Durham and Mark Footitt survived the final 5.5 overs to ensure Derbyshire held on for a draw in their tour game with Australia A. Half-centuries from Usman Khawaja and Dan Redfern had frustrated the tourists on day three.

Palladino ton stuns tourists

Rob Barnett

Nightwatchman Tony Palladino’s century preceded an attacking declaration from Derbyshire, who then troubled Australia A in their second innings.

Morgan to lead Lions

Eoin Morgan has been named as captain of a 13-man England Lions squad, which will take on Australia A in two four-day fixtures.

Cowan carves Derbyshire open

Rob Barnett

Australia A captain Ed Cowan continued his fine form in England with a hundred on the first day of three in the tour game with Derbyshire at the County Ground.

Pattinson to miss Australia A tour

Paceman James Pattinson will miss Australia A’s tour of England due to an abdominal strain.

Such named ECB National Lead Spin Bowling Coach

The England and Wales Cricket Board has announced the appointment of Peter Such as National Lead Spin Bowling coach with immediate effect.

Morris: Maynard death a tragedy

Chris Airey

Hugh Morris has expressed his sadness at the death of Tom Maynard, whom he had known since the Surrey and England Lions batsman was a youngster.

Tom Maynard (1989-2012)

Surrey County Cricket Club and ECB can confirm the death of batsman Tom Maynard. The 23-year-old was an incredibly talented young batsman who joined Surrey from his original county Glamorgan in 2011.

Root expresses pride in Lions

Joe Root paid tribute to a “fantastic team effort” after leading England Lions to an ultimately comfortable 10-wicket win over West Indies in their tour game.