Sidebottom endures day of frustration

Nottinghamshire v Lancashire: Little chance for underprepared bowler to press his case for England call-up for Cardiff

Suppiah and Trego ensure Yorkshire fall flat

County cricket round-up: Somerset achieve the fourth highest total to win a first-class match in England at Taunton

Russell says wicketkeeping is key in Ashes

Former England and Gloucestershire wicketkeeper worries that Matt Prior might be left exposed in forthcoming series

Assault by Lewis only delays the inevitable

Kent v Gloucestershire: Former captain's burst of hitting provides late flourish before Kent complete victory

Australia carry less baggage than previously

Ricky Ponting's touring team may not match the 2005 crew for star quality, but their team spirit compares favourably

Yorkshire flattened by Somerset onslaught

Somerset v Yorkshire: The home side's batsmen capitalise on flawless pitch to claim a stunning and unlikely win

Ramprakash left to keep Middlesex at bay

Middlesex v Surrey: Veteran Surrey batsman holds firm as Middlesex bring late burst of excitement to drifting contest

Bold Di Venuto hustles Durham to victory

Durham v Worcestershire: Opening batsman profits from dropped catch to complete leaders' victory before rain arrives

New-look Rose Bowl primed for its Test debut

Hampshire hopes to encourage the ECB to make the ground a regular fixture on the international circuit

James Anderson scythes down Warwickshire

Warwickshire v England XI: Monty Panesar joins in on the act on a good day's Ashes warm-up - except for Kevin Pietersen

Durham take command thanks to Plunkett

Durham v Worcestershire: pace bowler takes match haul to 11 wickets as champions close in on victory

Buchanan denies split Ashes loyalties

Australian coach may work in English set-up but is supporting Australia and backs Ponting to make amends for 2005

England lift the Ashes at the Oval in 2005

Participants remember the day when the fifth Test match that held the nation in its thrall came to a thrilling climax

Sayers century gives Yorkshire healthy lead

Somerset v Yorkshire: Opening bastman puts Somerset on back foot while history repeats itself for Jacques Rudolph

Leicestershire given New sense of belief

Derbyshire v Leicestershire: Tom New and Garry Park score fifties to give visiting side workable platform on final day

Mark Ramprakash puts seal on another derby

Middlesex v Surrey: Former England batsman gives Surrey faint hope of victory with his third century of the summer

Wagh puts Nottinghamshire in command

Nottinghamshire v Lancashire: Batsman follows up attacking century with run-out that sets Lancashire on heels

Lee stung into furious five-wicket burst

England Lions v Australians: Fast bowler is fired up by Ricky Ponting to issue a sharp reminder of his talents

Cook and McLaren put Kent in driving seat

Kent v Gloucestershire: Last-wicket pair put on 87 before bowlers exploit Gloucestershire's impatient response

The Edge: Ashes revisionists are stupid to wind up Aussies

Rather than trotting out all the 2005 re-runs, many would do well to remember what happened the last time these old foes met