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Ahead of the English domestic cricket season starting this weekend, a look at the Red Rose County’s best 11 in their 150th anniversary year

Stockport boss Alan Lord has told fans they ‘might be surprised’ by new additions set to join the squad over the coming weeks which should provide a ‘significant improvement’.

Dale take on play-off hopefuls York City on Saturday at Spotland and currently sit top of the table with six games remaining

Bradford City host Lee Johnson’s Oldham, unbeaten in 10 on the road, at weekend

Footballing titans United and Real set to clash at Michigan Stadium in the International Champions Cup in July and August

This weekend sees 13th annual NatWest CricketForce with Lymm Oughtrington Park one 2,014 clubs registered to participate

The 68-year-old moved into a care home permanently after the rapid deterioration of his condition left his wife Joan unable to cope

Manchester has become one of the epicentres of English football in recent years, perhaps fitting for a city that has been influential since the beautiful game first took the world by storm

Heywood one of a record-breaking NatWest CricketForce event 2,014 clubs registered to participate in the three-day event

Dutchman Van Gaal’s availability after this summer’s World Cup has provoked interest from Tottenham Hotspur

Premiership fifth-placed side Sale take on title hopefuls Northampton in last eight of Amlin Challenge Cup