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Lord's family friendly for Root

Lord's family friendly for Root

Joe Root is eager to follow in his family’s footsteps by taking to the field at Lord’s next week. Brother Billy and father Matt have each enjoyed recent outings at the home of cricket.

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ECB brings cricket to the classroom

ECB brings cricket to the classroom

ECB has announced the launch of the Ashes School Challenge - a free interactive educational programme which will be aimed at primary schools nationwide ahead of this summer's Investec Ashes Test Series.

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Cook keen to utilise home advantage

Cook keen to utilise home advantage

Alastair Cook admits his excitement at leading his country in a home Test for the first time will be tempered somewhat if England do not perform well against New Zealand next week.

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Wonderful Wagner floors Derbyshire

Wonderful Wagner floors Derbyshire

Neil Wagner strengthened his case for a spot in New Zealand’s Test XI by claiming a five-wicket haul in a 107-run victory over Derbyshire.

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County Cricket, May 6: As it happened

County Cricket, May 6: As it happened

An exciting day of action saw the New Zealanders beat Derbyshire in a tour match, while Surrey, Kent, Durham, Gloucestershire and Glamorgan secured Yorkshire Bank 40 victories.

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Bracewell makes his case

Bracewell makes his case

Doug Bracewell pressed his claims for a place in New Zealand's Test side with a strong showing on day two of the warm-up match against Derbyshire. The tourists went on to reach 199 for five - a lead of 334.

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County Cricket, May 5: As it happened

County Cricket, May 5: As it happened

Daryl Mitchell's 107 led Worcestershire to a convincing YB40 triumph over Sussex, while there were also wins for Essex, Somerset, Glamorgan, Hampshire and Nottinghamshire. The LV=CC game at Lord's was drawn.

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Kiwi duo enjoy solid start

Kiwi duo enjoy solid start

Dean Brownlie and BJ Watling hit half-centuries as the New Zealanders recovered from losing their Test openers cheaply against a weakened Derbyshire attack on the opening day of their tour at Derby.

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County Cricket, May 4: As it happened

County Cricket, May 4: As it happened

A day of mixed action saw New Zealand take on Derbyshire in a tour match and Gloucestershire lose to Leicestershire in the Yorkshire Bank 40 amid two LV= County Championship encounters continuing.

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McCullum and Taylor bring arrivals forward

McCullum and Taylor bring arrivals forward

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum and senior batsman Ross Taylor are due to arrive in England earlier than expected after being granted dispensation by their Indian Premier League sides.

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The Investec Runs Predictor

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Investec Test highlights

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