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Four ties complete in round one

Patrick Mahony

A total of 255 teams are chasing a spot in this year's final of the ECB National Club Championship - with a number of extremely interesting ties thrown up in the First Round draw.

Club final again at Derby

The round-by-round dates for the National Club Championship in 2010 have been confirmed - with the final again to take place at Derby in September.

Clubs need to check insurance cover

In the light of many previous challenges and recent flood damage faced by cricket clubs the ECB are keen to ensure that all affiliated clubs are adequately insured and at the best available rates as the 2010 season approaches.

Clubs make first step towards final

National Club Champions Chester-le-Street were given a bye when the National Club Championship First Round draw was made this week.

Collier fears for grassroots cricket

ECB chief executive David Collier insists the growth of cricket in England and Wales will be lost if the recommendation that home Ashes Tests be reserved for free-to-air television is approved.

Entries invited for 2010

Entries are now being invited for the ECB National Club Championship 2010, which will run with one less round than in the past.

Hughes gives Chester-le-Street glory

Patrick Mahony, ECB Competitions Manager

A captain's innings of 76 not out by Quentin Hughes helped see Chester-le-Street crowned ECB National Club Champions after beating Spencer.

Spencer hope to end in style

A season of severe disappointment could yet end in unheralded glory for Spencer CC this weekend.

Spencer and Chester-le-Street in to final

Spencer CC and Chester-le-Street CC sealed their places in the final of the ECB National Club Championship - being hosted at the County Ground, Derby on September 19.

Spencer stun Bromley to reach semis

Given the horrendous weather throughout the previous week it was a major surprise to find that all four National Club Championship quarter-finals were played to schedule on Sunday without interruption.