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Divine nine for Hildreth

You could forgive James Hildreth for not wanting 2010 to end after he cracked an unbeaten 206 - his ninth ton this year - in the England Performance Programme's game with Queensland Academy.

EPP toil after Hildreth doubles up

Bat continued to dominate ball as the Queensland Academy mounted a strong response to the England Performance Programme’s imposing total on the second day of their tour match in Brisbane.

Hildreth shines as EPP take charge

James Hildreth’s splendid unbeaten 142 ensured the England Performance Programme made a commanding start to their four-day tour match against the Queensland Academy in Brisbane.

Hildreth taps into Thorpe's experience

James Hildreth hopes the time he is spending with lead batting coach Graham Thorpe in Australia during the England Performance Programme will propel him further up the international ladder.

Meaker wins Larwood scholarship

Stuart Meaker has been awarded the inaugural Harold Larwood Fast Bowling Scholarship. The announcement comes amid further details about this winter's England Performance Programme.

Bairstow up for the challenge

Chris Devine

Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonathan Bairstow intends to use the stiff competition for places in the England set-up as motivation as he looks to take his improving game to the next level.

EPP party must be tuned in - Parsons

David Parsons will ensure England Performance Programme's squad are ready for Ashes duty in case injuries strike to any of the Test side.

Taylor relishing added responsibility

Chris Devine

James Taylor insists he can deal with heightened expectations following another fine season with Leicestershire. The 20-year-old batsman passed 1,000 first-class runs for a second successive year

Dernbach ready to put in hard yards

Jade Dernbach believes the experience gained during a trying summer at Surrey will stand him in good stead for an “intense” winter tour of Australia as part of the England Performance Programme.

Gale 'can't wait' for Australia trip

Matthew Sherry

There is arguably no player in the English game that has seen his stock rise as much as Andrew Gale over the last 12 months, and the Yorkshire captain is excited by the challenge that lies ahead.