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Nick Compton needs another 67 runs in what seems likely to be a maximum of two innings to become the first batsman since Graeme Hick 24 years ago to reach 1,000 first-class runs in English cricket before the end of May.

Kent took control against Division Two strugglers Leicestershire and trail by only 37 runs after an action-packed opening day that saw 12 wickets fall

Stand-in opener James Middlebrook scored a magnificent century as Northamptonshire dominated the opening day of their match against Gloucestershire

Chennai Super Kings seem to thrive in times of difficulty. At one point this season, they were hanging by a thread to stay alive and now they’re just two wins away from a third straight title

It may not have been regarded as the most significant result of the
summer but Lancashire have gained important momentum from last week’s
battling draw at Edgbaston to deliver their best batting performance
at Aigburth this season.

David Wainwright took his third five-wicket haul of the season as Essex were dismissed for 182 after choosing to bat

Former Sri Lanka coach Geoff Marsh has sent a letter of demand to Sri Lanka Cricket after he was sacked just three months into his two-year contract

Warwickshire went into this match top of Division One and not in need of any favours but Surrey turned out to be most accommodating hosts

Sean Ervine played argubly his most valuable innings for Hampshire when the support of last man David Balcombe enabled him to reach an unbeaten century on a green pitch against Glamorgan at West End.