Obituary: John Mortimore 1933-2014

Long-standing West Country servant

John Mortimore, who has died at the age of 80, was a lean and stately offspinner, who was a stapole of the Gloucestershire side for a quarter of a century and also won nine England caps at the height of his prowess.

Gloucestershire career spanned 26 seasons

Taylor's action passes ECB test

Action ruled legal again after nine months

Yorkshire replace Farbrace with Dawson

Former England offspinner to coach second XI

Do counties deserve Ashes blame?

Excellence needs to be seen in deeds not words | The ZaltZone: At least a house on fire gets some Ashes

Glamorgan end season on a high

Report - Gloucestershire collapse on final day

Allenby, Cooke keep contest even

Scorecard | Report - Glam nine down, trail by four

County ins and outs 2014

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Invaluable council

As counties struggle to adapt to changing economic times, their local councils have become important allies. By Chris Stonor

County cricket's commercial crusade for the 21st century

Every club is trying its best to stay afloat, selling real estate, borrowing heavily, but is the model sustainable? By Chris Stonor

'What's a Test career compared to the suffering of millions?'

Mike Procter played just seven Tests for South Africa, but says that was a small price to pay to help fix an unjust system

Gloucs announce £553,000 loss

Bristol future is back in focus

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Third spin battle to decide series

Preview - Samuels could return | Video preview - Young guns need to step up | Spectators deserve a better pitch | Gayle warning to England | #politeenquiries | Crossword | Switch Hit - The Art of Captaincy

Flower to groom cricket's leaders

Coaching innovation also part of new role

Bopara, Broad survive tricky chase

Scorecard | Report - Parry takes three on debut | Video report | Dobell: Bopara and Parry give cause for optimism | Plays - Bravo's nasty blow from Broad | Gallery | Croft: Dismal batting performance

Bell answers England SOS

Batsman will join up in Barbados for T20s

Prolific Robson completes Lions' job

Scorecard | Report - Five winter tons advance Test claims | Woakes delight at team and personal gains

Bravo and Sammy inspire WI win

Scorecard | Report | Video report - England's damage self-inflicted | Lumb grabs gifted opportunity | Plays - New Sirs complete Knights XI | Gallery | Croft - Sammy muscled the bowling everywhere