Gooch to coach England's batsmen
Graham Gooch, the former England captain, will coach his country on a temporary basis ahead of the four-Test series in South Africa.

Essex to explore overseas options
Essex assess the possibility of signing a second overseas player as cover for Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria next season.

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

Phillips extends Essex contract
Essex batsman Tim Phillips signs a one-year contract to keep him at the county until the end of 2010.

Essex 'patient' on player search
Essex coach Paul Grayson insists he'll take his time looking for new players this winter.

Essex extend Mickleburgh contract
Essex batsman Jaik Mickleburgh signs a contract extension that will keep him with the county until 2012.

Tahir and Chopra sign for Bears
Warwickshire sign leg-spinner Imran Tahir and Essex opening batsman Varun Chopra.

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.

Essex declare interest in Hoggard
Essex coach Paul Grayson says they would be interested in signing former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard.

Cricket focus for Olympic stadium
Floodlit Twenty20 cricket could be played at the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 London Games.

Maunders signs new Essex contract
Essex opening batsman John Maunders signs a new one-year contract, keeping him at Chelmsford until September 2010.