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Swashbuckling Sawas helps Cheshire to victory

Liam Blackburn

Debutant Khalid Sawas smashed an unbeaten 119 as Cheshire defeated Cumberland by one run in their Minor Counties Knockout Trophy clash.

Shropshire announce Worcestershire clash

Shropshire will play host to first-class neighbours Worcestershire in a showpiece Twenty20 fixture at Shrewsbury Cricket Club’s London Road ground. The match will take place on June 13 with a 5:30pm start time.

Major rain scuppers minor counties

The wet weather that prevented play in the LV= County Championship meant only one of the eight Minor Counties Knockout Trophy games yesterday went ahead, and that was abandoned after one innings.

Berkshire and Cumberland beat rain

Wet weather on Sunday meant only two of the eight games in the opening round of the Minor Counties Knockout Trophy went ahead and both were decided on Duckworth/Lewis.

Drought - water restrictions and hosepipe ban advisory note for cricket clubs

As you may be aware, seven water companies in the South, and East of the Country are currently proposing to introduce a ban on the use of hosepipes from 5 April 2012.

Finals dates announced

The key dates for this summer's men's and boys' non first class competitions have now been confirmed.

Devon cruise to MCCA title

Nicholas Carding

Devon secured their eighth Minor County Championship title after some superb bowling - led by Josh Bess - in the second innings saw them crush Cambridgeshire by 169 runs at March Town.

Roberts leads Berkshire to Trophy glory

Opener Michael Roberts cracked 97 not out to guide Berkshire to victory over Hertfordshire in the MCCA Knockout Trophy final at Lord’s. The match was reduced to 36 overs a side after morning rain.

Cambridgeshire and Devon reach final

Cambridgeshire and Devon will meet in the Minor Counties Championship final next month after being crowned winners of their respective divisions.

Hall signs off in style for Cheshire

Andy Hall hailed his Cheshire side after they claimed a memorable victory in his last match as captain. He played his part in an eight-wicket victory over Oxfordshire at Alderley Edge CC.