Gillespie left to ponder what might have been

By Joe Leavey Key man BEN BROWN – Sussex: Has led the charge for his side this season, averaging 47 and...

Glamorgan relieved to be spared of mighty Abbas

By Dan Barnes Key man COLIN ACKERMANN – Leics: Stepped in as captain last time out and will relish the chance...

Recalled Dawson won’t take his spot for granted

By Graham Hardcastle Leading from the front: Tim Bresnan bowled Yorkshire into a winning position in a match they need to...

Roy: It was great to be back with the red ball

By Richard Latham One El of a knock! Surrey’s Dean Elgar celebrates reaching his century during day two PICTURES: Getty Images...

Like Jimmy, I’ll be better with age, vows Broad

EXCLUSIVE By Peter Hayter At the peak of my powers: England pace man Stuart Broad believes he is bowling better than...

It just won’t be the same without my old pal Trotty

By Bruce Talbot Put it there, mate! Ian Bell and Jonathan Trott shake hands after Bell reaches three figures PICTURES: Getty...

Pair break ton duck at last to Hold onto hope

By Roderick Easdale 100 club: Max Holden, left, and Sam Robson, right, both hit tons for Middlesex, whilst Matt Critchley, inset,...

It’s the season for the bowlers, accepts Dent

By Andy Stockhausen Pace ace: Brett Hutton’s four wickets helped bowl Gloucestershire out for just 125 PICTURE: Getty Images Better by...

Lyth leads a timely surge to survival

By Luke Baker Leading the charge: Adam Lyth has found form at the right time Key man BEN COAD –Yorkshire: Yorkshire’s...

Surrey chasingan unbeaten campaign, Jadewarns Essex

By Charlie Talbot-Smith Up in arms: Jade Dernbach wants to end the season in style Key man MORNE MORKEL – Surrey:...

Chapple’s in last chance saloon as he goes in search of a miracle

By James Andrew Key man TOM BAILEY – Lancashire: The top wicket taker in Division One just ahead of teammate Graham...

Notts focus is now on next season

By Charlie Talbot-Smith Taunton tyro: Tom Banton has shone for Somerset Key man BEN DUCKETT – Notts: With news that Joe...

Pride is at stake as rivals play for mid-table places

By Joe Leavey Key man WAYNE MADSEN – Derbys: The number three has been an ever-present this season, averaging over 40...

It’s decision time, Trevor!

By Chris Stocks Opening contender? James Vince BY the time you read this Trevor Bayliss will be back in his native...

Colly was one of the best ever, says Beefy

By Jon Couch SIR IAN BOTHAM says Paul Collingwood will go down as “one of cricket’s best ever all-rounders” following his...

They can hit me round park as long as we win, says Faulkner

By Paul Eddison Joy: James Faulkner celebrates a wicket for Lancashire IF FINALS cricket is decided by calmness under pressure and...

Wayne’s world of experience can help Rapids roar

By Richard Dore Left-arm speedster: Wayne Parnell, left, will be the main bowler for Finals Day newcomers Rapids PICTURES: Getty Images...

Myburgh wants farewell fanfare for Somerset

Fond farewell: Johann Myburgh of Somerset leaves the field for the last time at Taunton PICTURE: Getty Images By Paul Eddison...

Burgess: Stick to game plan and our dream can come true

By Paul Eddison Momentum: Michael Burgess SUSSEX have been playing knock-out cricket for more than a month now in the T20...

ERUPTION OF EMOTION WAS LIKE A TIDALWAVE

Chris Stocks chronicles the events at the Oval when Alastair Cook reached his 33rd century in his farewell Test Goodbye to...

Surreyrule supremSurreyrule supreme

Skipper Burns takes his Oval men over the line to land first County Championship in 16 years That tastes sweet: Surrey...

Cook was in favour of leaving door ‘open’ for KP

But book deal ended hope of return By Peter Hayter ALASTAIR COOK last night admitted he was in favour of revisiting...

Tied in knots!

By Jon Couch All square! Somerset’s Jack Leach (left) and Lancashire’s Dane Vilas shake hands after their low-scoring County Championship match...

New boys give Notts a glimpse of renewal

COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ONE By Dave Bracegirdle Star man GARY BALLANCE – Yorkshire: Delivered a batting masterclass just when his side...

‘Grim Reaper’ Giles is bringing cheer at last

By Paul Bolton Star man OLLY STONE –Warwicks: Produced another hostile spell which undermined Durham, ended Paul Collingwood’s resistance and finished...