Denly positive over Kent prospects Azhar Mahmood & Joe Denly promo Joe Denly has backed former county Kent to prosper. “Even with me and Martin leaving there’s still some quality players that can come in and do well,” he told ecb.co.uk after joining Middlesex.

Northants appoint Smith Wantage Road promo Northamptonshire have installed David Smith as their new chief executive, replacing Mark Tagg, who left the position at Wantage Road in October.

Cricket dominates groundsmen awards Geoff Miller promo Four cricket groundsmen were honoured in the Institute of Groundsmanship industry awards 2011 at the Reebok Stadium, home of Bolton Wanderers.

Bresnan undergoes elbow surgery Tim Bresnan promo Seamer Tim Bresnan underwent an operation on Wednesday to remove a bone fragment from the back of his elbow, but is expected to be fit for England's Test series with Pakistan in January.

Harris targets next step James Harris promo Glamorgan seamer James Harris is delighted to be visiting South Africa with the England Performance Programme, but it is the prospect of being involved in another tour that truly excites the 21-year-old.

Taylor completes Notts switch James Taylor promo Nottinghamshire have secured the services of highly-rated England Lions batsman James Taylor on a three-year deal after a compensation package was agreed with former employers Leicestershire.

Kartik joins Surrey Murali Kartik promo Former Somerset spinner Murali Kartik will be Surrey's overseas player for the 2012 season after signing a one-year deal. "Murali Kartik is a proven wicket-taker," team director Chris Adams said.

Kent reveal Davison death George & Doreen Davison promo Kent have announced George Davison, who worked with his wife Doreen in the club's scorebox, has passed away. "This is an extremely sad day for the club," chief executive Jamie Clifford commented.

Participation continues to rise Kwik Cricket Following the annual comprehensive survey of participation in community cricket, the club game has seen a five per cent increase in participation and 1.4million children introduced to the sport.

Numbers high at national conference ECB ACO National Conference Promo ECB ACO had more than 300 people in attendance at their national conference on Saturday 19 November at Lord's.