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.

Vaughan questions Hoggard's exit
Michael Vaughan says his old Yorkshire and England team-mate Matthew Hoggard should still be at Headingley.

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.

Harmison gives backing to Hoggard
Steve Harmison says his former England colleague Matthew Hoggard was treated disgracefully by Yorkshire after he was released by the club.

Hoggard offered contract at Leics
Former Yorkshire seam bowler Matthew Hoggard is offered a three-year deal by Leicestershire.

Draw made for new ECB 40 League
The draw is made for the new ECB 40 League, with the 21 teams being placed into three seven-team groups.

Yorkshire sign Australian Harris
Yorkshire sign Australian all-rounder Ryan Harris as their new overseas player.