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		STAKING A CLAIM Chris Tremlett has boosted his England chances with a fine display for the Lions against New Zealand, while James Anderson took five wickets for Lancashire. Lions v N Zealand report Championship review

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TREMLETT SHINES FOR LIONS
Chris Tremlett led the England Lions attack as they reduced New Zealand to 261-9. (More)

ENGLAND WAIT ON COLLINGWOOD
Paul Collingwood has injured his shoulder less than a week before the first Test. (More)

ANDERSON STAKES ENGLAND CLAIM
A review of Friday's action in the LV County Championship. (More)

LAW DICTATES FLINTOFF MUST PLAY
Stuart Law insists Andrew Flintoff remains a 'no-brainer' selection for England's first Test next week. (More)

ENGLAND ORDER SHORT OF RUNS
A lack of runs will concern England's selectors as they prepare to name their first Test squad. (More)

INJURY SCARE FOR AMBROSE
England's Tim Ambrose did not take the field for Warwickshire at Derby due to a stiff neck. (More)

BRACEWELL TO STEP DOWN
John Bracewell will step down as New Zealand coach when his contract expires in April 2009. (More)

TURNING DOWN IPL WAS WRIGHT MOVE
Luke Wright is convinced he has made the right decision to reject the chance to join the IPL. (More)

REPEAT SHOW FROM FLINTOFF
A review of Thursday's action in the LV County Championship. (More)

KIWIS POUNCE ON LIONS
New Zealand bowled England Lions out for just 280 on day one of their clash at the Rose Bowl. (More)

AFZAAL DESTROYS SHARKS
Usman Afzaal starred with bat and ball as Surrey beat Sussex by 67 runs in the Friends Provident Trophy. (More)

THRILLING WIN FOR SUPER KINGS
A review of Thursday's action in the Indian Premier League. (More)

COLLY: GO STEADY WITH FREDDIE
Paul Collingwood has joined the calls for caution to be taken with Andrew Flintoff. (More)

WRIGHT EYES TEST SPOT
Luke Wright is eyeing a place in England's Test team after his century against New Zealand. (More)

BOTHAM: FREDDIE NOT READY
Ian Botham and Michael Atherton say Andrew Flintoff should not play in next week's first Test. (More)

NEWELL: RYAN AND FREDDIE THE BEST
Mike Newell says Ryan Sidebottom and Andrew Flintoff are England's best pace bowlers. (More)

INJURY FORCES MORKEL TO LEAVE
Morne Morkel has been forced to cut short his stay with Yorkshire due to injury. (More)

NO ENGLAND BOYCOTT
England insist they have not approached Geoffrey Boycott to become part of their management. (More)

BRANSGROVE REMAINS UNDIM-MED
Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove is not worried by Dimitri Mascarenhas' lack of IPL action. (More)

GAVASKAR QUITS ICC ROLE
Sunil Gavaskar has stepped down from his post as chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee. (More)

KIWIS WARY OF MILLS BURDEN
New Zealand have admitted they will have to manage the workload of Kyle Mills against England. (More)

ICL STARS FACE COLD SHOULDER IN SA
South Africans who played in the ICL have little chance of featuring again for their domestic franchises. (More)

ENGLAND PAIR REJECT IPL OFFERS
Luke Wright and Sajid Mahmood have both turned down offers to play in the IPL. (More)

LORD'S BIDS TO LIGHT UP
Lord's will have floodlights from next season, if the MCC's planning application is successful. (More)

SNUB UPSETS DERBYSHIRE
Derbyshire claim they have been unfairly treated after missing out on a match with Australia. (More)

LORD'S COULD STAGE NEUTRAL TESTS
Lord's could stage neutral Test matches in the near future. (More)

GILCHRIST KILLS THE KINGS
Adam Gilchrist inspired Deccan Chargers to a seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. (More)

TESTS MUST BE PROTECTED - ICC
Test matches must remain the "pinnacle" of international cricket, members of the ICC are recommending. (More)

BOPARA PUTS ENGLAND BEFORE IPL
Ravi Bopara has explained his decision to spurn a bumper pay day in the Indian Premier League. (More)

LOOPHOLE CLEARS FLINTOFF IN COURT
Andrew Flintoff was acquitted of speeding because his prosecution notice was sent two days late. (More)

ENGLAND MUST BEWARE COMPLACENCY
David Clough weighs up the chances of New Zealand causing England problems this summer. (More)

INDIA CONFIRM ONE-DAY SERIES
India are set to travel to Bangladesh to take part in a triangular one-day series which will also involve Pakistan. (More)

MASON MAKES TEST CASE
Michael Mason edged part one of his 'bowl-off' with Iain O'Brien as they chase a Test place. (More)

COLLYMORE SET FOR SUSSEX
Sussex have confirmed that Corey Collymore has joined them subject to clearance from the ECB. (More)

AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES CONFIRMED
Officials have reached agreement on dates for Australia's Ashes tour next summer. (More)

BOND KEEN ON KIWI RECALL
Shane Bond insists he would jump at the chance to return to the New Zealand side. (More)

SHOAIB BAN SUSPENDED
Shoaib Akhtar can play in the Indian Premier League after his five-year ban was suspended for a month. (More)

HARMY COULD QUIT IF SNUB CONTINUES
Steve Harmison could retire if he feels he has no chance of retaining his England spot. (More)

LEGAL ACTION RESTRAINS YOUSUF
Mohammad Yousuf is the subject of a legal order banning him from playing in the IPL. (More)

McCULLUM: IPL IMPOSSIBLE TO RESIST
Brendon McCullum predicts the lure of the IPL will prove too much for England's best players. (More)

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