Alastair Cook

Cook Lord's it up

Alistair Cook reckons helping Essex to reach a Lord’s final is on a par with anything he has achieved with England.

Ryan Ten Doeschate

Ten Doeschate sees off Yorkshire

England opener Alastair Cook and big-hitter Graham Napier - plus a deadly spell from Ryan ten Doeschate - inspired Essex to reach their first Friends Provident Trophy final for 11 years via an 87-run success over Yorkshire.

Morne Morkel

Morkel in threatening form

Morne Morkel made short work of Andrew Strauss and was the clear pick of South Africa’s dangerous pace attack on the second day against Middlesex.

Matthew Hoggard

Hoggard dreaming of glory

Matthew Hoggard has revealed Yorkshire's determination to give Darren Gough the “perfect send-off” by winning the Friends Provident Trophy.

Martin van Jaarsveld, Phil Mustard

Van the man leads Kent to final

Centuries from the prolific Martin van Jaarsveld and Joe Denly propelled Kent into the Friends Provident Trophy final at the expense of holders Durham.

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