In-form Kent opener Ben Compton named in 12-strong County Select XI squad to face New Zealand at Chelmsford
In-form Kent opener Ben Compton has been selected in a County Select XI squad which will play New Zealand in a four-day match.
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NZ bowlers among the wickets in Test warm-up
New Zealand’s bowlers shared the wickets around as they warmed up for the first Test against England with almost 80 overs against Sussex at Hove.
Three positive Covid tests confirmed in New Zealand’s tour party
Three of New Zealand’s touring party have tested positive for Covid-19, but the news will not stop the four-day warm-up against Sussex taking place.
Grant Stewart hits quickfire half-century as Kent declare on 519-9 before reducing Northants to 21-2
Grant Stewart shone with bat and ball as Kent moved into a dominant position after a rain-affected day at Northants on Friday.
Robinson named for Sussex against New Zealand
Sussex have confirmed England pace bowler Ollie Robinson will play in the four-day warm-up game against New Zealand, as he works his way back from injury.
Jofra Archer ruled out for season in latest England injury setback
The England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer, whose injury troubles have kept him out of all forms of cricket since last July, has been ruled out for the rest of the English summer after suffering a stress fracture to his lower back.
Potts is the form pick, but England must not give up on Robinson
I know from my experience with Graham Gooch at Essex that having the England captain in your side can be a double-edged sword.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad return to England Test squad for New Zealand series
Veteran fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad made an expected comeback to the England Test squad on Wednesday after being controversially left out of the West Indies tour earlier in the year.