Simon Kerrigan

Simon Kerrigan, the Lancashire left-arm spinner, took six wickets to put England Lions into a strong position against Australia A at Old Trafford

Being on the end of Kevin Pietersen in full force can make or break a bowler. Simon Kerrigan just saw it has part of his learning curve

Gary Keedy may have been displaced as Lancashire's No. 1 spinner this summer but it has not stopped him remaining an influential member of their squad and his pre-match pep talk allowed Simon Kerrigan to play a key role in establishing a crucial first inn

England's second tier of players will experience a busy winter after the Performance Programme squads and schedule up until Christmas was confirmed

Another English domestic season has drawn to a close with silverware for Lancashire, Leicestershire, Surrey and Middlesex. George Dobell hands out his awards for 2011

With no money and no major home ground, Lancashire battled against the tide to secure their first Championship title in 77 years

Peter Moores, the Lancashire coach, believes left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan is already an international-class bowler

A magical nine-wicket haul from Simon Kerrigan, the 22-year-old left-arm spinner, inspired Lancashire to a vital 222-run victory against Hampshire

Despite the dank, damp September that has arrived spin could secure Lancashire a vital victory in the Championship race

Joe Root, the Yorkshire batsman, and Lancashire left-arm spinner Simon Kerrigan have been called into the England Lions squad to face Sri Lanka A

For many years Lancashire have been considered the 'chokers' of county cricket

For three soggy days at Old Trafford, Nottinghamshire's quest for the County Championship - the blue riband event of the English season - looked like ending in the most miserable of anticlimaxes

Nottinghamshire edged their way to the 400 runs required to secure a vital fifth batting point

Gareth Cross smashed a six off the penultimate ball to give Lancashire Lightning a dramatic Friends Provident t20 victory over Warwickshire Bears at Old Trafford

Northamptonshire Steelbacks lost six wickets for 15 runs in 26 balls as they suffered a 69-run defeat against Lancashire Lightning at Old Trafford

Essex's bowlers ensured they held a commanding advantage over Lancashire after two days of their County Championship Division One match at Old Trafford

Lancashire's bowlers made the completion of their County Championship victory over Warwickshire look easy during the fourth day at Old Trafford

Ten players who were products of the Lancashire Development Programme have agreed to new contracts or contract extensions with the county