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Durham's Mark Stoneman made 50 runs. Photo: Gareth Copley/PA

Conditions limit Durham’s progress against Middlesex

County Championship (day three): Durham 259 & 89-1, Middlesex 196

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Rain washed out the day's play. Photo: David Davies/PA

Rain washes out Essex’s County Championship clash with Kent

The third day of Essex’s County Championship game against Kent was washed out.

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Headlingley during the Second Investec Test match. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

First day of England v New Zealand washed out

Play has been abandoned for the day at Headingley without a ball being bowled in England’s second Test against New Zealand.

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England captain Alastair Cook during a nets session at Headingley. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Cook calls for big runs from England top order as KP return is threat to Ashes places

Alastair Cook leads England into battle against New Zealand today in the knowledge that one of his side may have to give up their Ashes dream to accommodate Kevin Pietersen.

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Durham's Graham Onions. Photo: David Davies/PA

Five-star Onions puts Middlesex on the rack

County Championship Division One (day 2): Durham 259 & 37-0 Middlesex 196

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Kent's Darren Stevens batting against Essex. Photo: Neil Tingle/EMPICS

Essex pegged back as Stevens continues to impress

County Championship Division Two (day 2): Essex 212 Kent 214-5

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England's Kevin Pietersen. Photo: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Cook hopes Pietersen’s impending return from injury creates healthy competition

Captain Alastair Cook believes the spectre of Kevin Pietersen’s return will create healthy competition in England’s batting line-up during the second Investec Test against New Zealand.

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New Zealands Daniel Vettori during a nets session at Headingley. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Vettori future in doubt after spinner ruled out of England Test

Daniel Vettori’s Test future is in doubt after he was ruled out of New Zealand’s clash with England at Headingley tomorrow.

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New Zealand's Neil Wagner celebrates taking the wicket of England's Nick Compton during the first test at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA

Wagner plans to play composer in sledging battles with England

New Zealand’s Neil Wagner hopes some well-aimed sledging can help the tourists get under England’s skin during tomorrow’s second Investec Test at Headingley.

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England Captain Alastair Cook speaks to the press during a nets session at Headingley, Leeds. Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Cook expects tough time for bowlers in second New Zealand Test

Captain Alastair Cook is not banking on Headingley being a bowler’s paradise when his England side take to the field in the second Test against New Zealand tomorrow.

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Keeping fast bowlers fit is the key, says Middlesex coach

Coach Richard Scott says Middlesex must maintain a clean bill of health in the pace department if they are to cope with international call-ups.

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Graham Napier. Picture: Nigel French/EMPICS

Graham Napier reveals reasons for batting success after helping Essex recover against Kent

Essex all rounder Graham Napier believes that time in the middle and more confidence in the tail enders has been the catalyst for this season’s sensational batting form.

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Corey Collymore bowling for Middlesex. Photo: Archant

Middlesex let it slip after good day at Durham

Middlesex (11-2) trail Durham (259) by 248 runs

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England's Ashley Giles. Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire.

Ashley Giles looks to use Champions Trophy as World Cup springboard

England limited-overs coach Ashley Giles hopes victory in this summer’s Champions Trophy can help heal an old wound and set England up to deliver the World Cup glory in 2015.

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Netherlands batsman Ryan Ten Doeschate raises his bat after scoring a century during the ICC Cricket World Cup match at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur. Picture: Rebecca Naden/PA Archive

Ryan ten Doeschate set for Essex return against Kent

Holland all rounder Ryan ten Doeschate is set to make his first appearance for Essex this season after being named in the 13-man squad to face Kent.

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England's Kevin Pietersen. Photo: Paul Thomas/PA

Injured Pietersen a doubt for Ashes return

Kevin Pietersen and England are still unsure whether he will be fully recovered from his knee injury in time for the start of this summer’s Ashes.

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England's Stuart Broad celebrates taking a wicket. Photo: Anthony Devlin/PA Wire

Broad reveals practice made perfect for unique delivery

Stuart Broad is hoping England have seen just a glimpse so far of the rewards he can reap this summer for the hard work he has put in on his bowling.

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Joe Denly, Middlesex, scored 60 runs for the away side. Photo: PA

Trego and Suppiah consign Middlesex to defeat

Yorkshire Bank 40: Somerset beat Middlesex by six wickets

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Stephen Parry, Lancashire. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

Surrey lose thriller to Lancashire

Yorkshire Bank 40 Group B: Lancashire beat Surrey by seven runs

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In pictures: Boishakhi Mela 2013 at Victoria Park

Performers added a splash of colour to an otherwise grey afternoon as thousands turned out to the Boishakhi Mela on Sunday.

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Penguin Ricky the Rockhopper being weighed at London Zoo. The birds put on weight in preparation for the summer months. Picture: ZSL

London Zoo residents expect summer even if no one else does

Whisper it, but summer could be on its way - at least according to penguins at London Zoo.

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