Abu Dhabi set to host MCC match
The MCC's county curtain-raiser with Durham is to be played in Abu Dhabi on 29 March under lights and with a pink ball.

Stokes earns Durham pro contract
Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes signs a two year professional contract with the county champions.

Stewart hails Collingwood spirit
Former England captain Alec Stewart says England must follow the example of Paul Collingwood and Jonathan Trott if they are to find consistency in one-day cricket.

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

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

Harmison issues Yorkshire apology
Steve Harmison apologises to Yorkshire for comments about their treatment of his old England team-mate Matthew Hoggard.

England call up Plunkett as cover
Injury-hit England call seamer Liam Plunkett into their squad as cover for the first two one-day internationals in South Africa.

Mustard extends Durham contract
Durham wicketkeeper Phil Mustard signs a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the Riverside until 2012.

Harmison signs long Durham deal
Pace bowler Steve Harmison signs a new four-year deal at Durham, reportedly worth £600,000, amid warnings of steeper salaries across county cricket.

ECB wins overseas player battle
New Home Office laws, created after pressure from English cricket chiefs, deal a massive blow to the "Kolpak" players in county cricket.