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Rain helps fighting Glamorgan

Torrential rain and a crucial ninth-wicket stand between Jim Allenby and Dean Cosker stalled Surrey's progress on day three of the County Championship encounter with Glamorgan at the Brit Oval Read full article.

Vermeulen century takes Mountaineers to victory

A round-up of the first round of matches in the Logan Cup Read full article.

Shah ton puts Middlesex on top

Owais Shah cracked an emotionally-charged farewell hundred in his final match for Middlesex as they took charge on the third day of their Championship clash with Worcestershire at Lord's Read full article.

Smith ton leaves Gloucestershire facing defeat

Greg Smith scored a career best unbeaten 158 as Leicestershire set Gloucestershire a mountainous target of 488 to win their County Championship Division Two clash at Grace Road Read full article.

Sussex storm to innings victory

Sussex have virtually wrapped up the County Championship Second Division title after completing an innings win over Northamptonshire at Hove Read full article.

Walker ton leaves Essex in charge

Essex put themselves in a strong position to bid farewell to Division One on a winning note as they dominated the third day's play against Durham at Chelmsford Read full article.

Batting trio keep Hampshire on top

Hampshire vastly improved their chances of remaining in the top flight of the LV= County Championship by extending their lead over Kent to 294 with four wickets intact going into the final day of this clash against their fellow strugglers Read full article.

Somerset put themselves in contention

Somerset moved back into contention for a first ever County Championship title with a nine-wicket victory over Lancashire at Taunton Read full article.