Nottinghamshire director of cricket Mick Newell believes that Northamptonshire’s move for Virender Sehwag in the Friends Provident t20 will further enhance the quality of the Twenty20 competition.

India batsman Virender Sehwag is set to play for Northamptonshire in this summer's Friends Provident t20, subject to approval from the BCCI.

Lancashire have received the go-ahead for their £32million plan to redevelop Old Trafford. It is hoped the decision will mean Lancashire can secure a Test match future at their headquarters.

The MCC have added Glamorgan left-arm spinner Dean Cosker to their squad to face Durham in the domestic season curtain-raiser at Abu Dhabi.

Gloucestershire are looking forward to a future of “regular international cricket” in Bristol, following Bristol City Council's approval for a £10million redevelopment of their Nevil Road ground.

Dirk Nannes has revealed that his friendship with Nottinghamshire favourite David Hussey was a major factor in his decision to join the club for this season’s revamped Friends Provident t20.

Sussex have pulled off a major coup by signing Sri Lanka batting star Tillakaratne Dilshan as an overseas player for the 2010 Friends Provident t20.

All-rounder Abdul Razzaq is set to play alongside Pakistan team-mate Shahid Afridi for Hampshire Royals in this year's Friends Provident t20.

Surrey have signed Pakistan seamer Iftikhar Anjum as cover for Piyush Chawla in their first three LV= County Championship matches of the season.