Head coach Peter Moores refused to pull his punches after Nottinghamshire’s abject innings-defeat against bogey-team Somerset in their second match of the new Specsavers County Championship, First Division season.
Batsman Wayne Madsen expressed his joy after saving Derbyshire’s second Specsavers County Championship, Division Two match of the season with a superb double century.
Wayne Madsen finished unbeaten on 204 as Derbyshire comfortably batted for a draw on a low key final day of the Specsavers County Championship match with Gloucestershire at Bristol.
In-form Gareth Roderick narrowly missed out on a century as Gloucestershire scored 350 in reply to Derbyshire’s 291 to gain the upper hand on day three of the Specsavers County Championship match at Bristol.
Captain Steven Mullaney was pleased with Nottinghamshire’s performance in their first Specsavers County Championship match of the season, even though they were held to a draw.
Centuries from Joe Root and Gary Balance safely guided Yorkshire through to a draw on the final day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.
Half centuries from Chris Nash, Ben Duckett, Steven Mullaney and an undefeated 97 from Joe Clarke strengthened Nottinghamshire’s position on the third day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge.
Luis Reece delivered another demonstration of his bowling skills as Derbyshire took control of the Division Two match against Durham at the County Ground.
Durham made full use of helpful conditions to bowl Derbyshire out cheaply despite an impressive half century from Harvey Hosein as the seamers dominated on the opening day of the Division Two match at Derby.
A century from Joe Clarke and 76 from Ben Slater tilted the balance of power towards Nottinghamshire on the opening day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Yorkshire at Trent Bridge.
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Finding the winner of the Grand National is often likened to finding the numbers you need to land the National Lottery. Indeed it’s surely no coincidence that the very first winner of the great race, way back in 1839, was a horse called Lottery.
The Randox Health Grand National is unique. The purveyor of dreams and creator of legends. Therefore, it is no surprise that it receives more attention around the world than any other horse race.
Dave Houghton turned to the past to provide inspiration for the future as Derbyshire prepare for the start of the County Championship season this week.
Watching Tom Moores command an audience at Nottinghamshire’s Media Day, and speak with such authority, it’s difficult to imagine how far his career has advanced in the last 12 months.
