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Agent appeals match-fix verdict

Sports agent Mazhar Majeed, who was jailed over a cricket match-fixing scam, is appealing against his conviction.

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Broad hoping for home comforts

Stuart Broad is relishing the chance to become a hometown hero in Nottingham for the second year running.

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Westfield appeals conviction

Former Essex player Mervyn Westfield will launch a challenge against his conviction for spot-fixing on Thursday.

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KP fined over tweet

Kevin Pietersen has been fined by the ECB for comments made on Twitter.

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Dhoni inspires Super Kings

The Chennai Super Kings moved within one win of the IPL final with a 38-run win over Mumbai in Wednesday's elimination match in Bangalore.

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Middlebrook shines for Northants

Stand-in opener James Middlebrook scored a magnificent century as Northamptonshire dominated the opening day against Gloucestershire.

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Ervine lifts Hampshire

Sean Ervine made an unbeaten ton as Hampshire recovered from a shaky start against winless Glamorgan in the County Championship Division Two.

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Trego shines for Somerset

Peter Trego enjoyed a good day with bat and ball as Somerset ran up 357 for eight on day two of their County Championship match with Durham.

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Kent in control

Kent bossed the opening day against County Championship Division Two strugglers Leicestershire and trail by only 37 runs.

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Bears on top at the Oval

Warwickshire landed the first blows on the opening day of County Championship clash at the Oval, where Surrey were dismissed for 223.

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Pettini helps out Essex

Essex were once again left owing a debt of gratitude to Mark Pettini as they struggled to 182 all out on the opening day against Derbyshire.

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Trego stars for Somerset

Peter Trego enjoyed a good day with bat and ball as Somerset ran up 357 for eight on day two of their County Championship match with Durham.

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