Sussex's Nash suffers injury blow
Sussex batsman Chris Nash breaks his right thumb while in South Africa with the England performance programme.

County cricket fixtures released
Durham will begin the defence of their County Championship title against newly-promoted Essex.

Middlesex seal deal for Gilchrist
Middlesex sign former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to spearhead their 2010 Twenty20 campaign.

Kent delight at Tredwell call-up
Kent coach Paul Farbrace says James Tredwell is the perfect replacement for Graeme Swann for England's one-day series in South Africa.

Ankle operation for Glos skipper
Gloucestershire captain Alex Gidman is to undergo an ankle operation on Thursday which may mean the end of his bowling career.

Nash signs three-year Sussex deal
Sussex batsman Chris Nash agrees a new three-year deal to keep him at the club until 2012.

Durham hungry for success - Smith
Durham captain Will Smith believes the hunger remains within the squad despite successive County Championship titles.

Panesar eyes fresh start at Hove
New Sussex signing Monty Panesar is looking to recapture his form and his England place following his move to Hove.

County game guide
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County ins & outs
Keep up to date with the latest signings, departures and rumours

Singer Allen honoured by Lancs
Cricket fan Lily Allen is made an honorary member of Lancashire

County cricket fixtures released
Durham will begin the defence of their County Championship title against newly-promoted Essex.

Middlesex seal deal for Gilchrist
Middlesex sign former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to spearhead their 2010 Twenty20 campaign.

Glam start season against Sussex
Glamorgan will have their earliest ever start to the season, opening against relegated Sussex.

Newell has international ambition
Notts director of cricket Mick Newell reveals he wants to work at international level.

Sussex's Nash suffers injury blow
Sussex batsman Chris Nash breaks his right thumb while in South Africa with the England performance programme.

Rhodes considers keeper options
Director of cricket Steve Rhodes considers Worcestershire's options as they look for cover for wicketkeeper Ben Cox.

Bangladesh cup opener for Irish
Ireland will take on Bangladesh in Dhaka in their 2011 World Cup opener.