Australia fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus has been sent back Down Under after he picked up a hip injury while playing for Nottinghamshire in the County game, and will be out of action for up to six weeks.
Former England and Papua New Guinea wicketkeeper-batsman Geraint Jones has announced that he will retire at the end of the current County season, and has handed the Gloucestershire captaincy back to Michael Klinger.
Surrey have announced the signing of Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz, who has been so impressive in recent months, for their opening two games of the upcoming NatWest T20 Blast.
Essex batsman Ryan ten Doeschate has leaped to the defence of Australia spinner Nathan Lyon, saying the Chelmsford wicket had nothing to offer the Aussie, and that while he went for runs, he didn't bowl badly.
Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh arrived in England ahead of the Ashes with two First Class centuries to his name, but has added two more at the most crucial times, against Kent and now Essex in the tour matches.
The Natwest T20 Blast gets underway in the UK this week, with Warwickshire aiming to defend their title, and as is the case every year, the teams have made promotional videos.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie would be the perfect coach for the England national side, as he's got the experience with the bulk of the players, as well as a sterling track record.
South Africa international batsman Dean Elgar has joined English county side Surrey until 1 July as they are nursing several injuries as well as international call-ups.
Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has been living in Yorkshire for so long that he's seemingly started backing England, and says the Aussies will be fielding a 'dad's army' in the Ashes.
Somerset have announced the signing of New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Luke Ronchi for five T20 Blast matches in June and July, and he is replacing injured countryman Corey Anderson.
Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques has left the Chichester hospital he was sent to after colliding with Surrey team-mate Rory Burns, though faces extensive dental surgery in the coming days.
Australia all-rounder Moises Henriques and Surrey team-mate Rory Burns are recovering in hospital after a serious collision in the field at Arundel Castle on Sunday, with Henriques breaking his jaw in three places.
Former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor is enjoying his first few months in the County game with Nottinghamshire, and says he's rediscovered his passion for the game after much frustration with Zimbabwe.
West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle says he is not just a master of the T20 format, but rather all forms of the game, and has ambitions to get back into the Test side in future.
Australia batsman Aaron Finch will make his return to cricket this week after being sidelined for seven weeks with a hamstring injury he picked in the IPL.
England and Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter has announced his retirement from professional cricket, having not sufficiently recovered from a serious eye injury he suffered in 2014.
Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson may have been dropped from the ODI side to face New Zealand, but has been told he cannot play for Lancashire for the next few weeks as he must rest up before the Ashes.
Surrey director of cricket Alec Stewart was as surprised as anyone when batsman Kevin Pietersen returned from injury and asked to play for the count in the Championship again, but is delighted with the turn of events.
Australia all-rounder James Faulkner is not a regular in the Test side by any means, but is hoping his recent form in the shorter formats will translate into runs and wickets when he takes the field for Lancashire.
There is speculation that Ireland and Scotland could be included in the County Championship in future, with a three-division tournament being looked at, and those nations are eager to see that come to pass.
Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal will join English county side Worcestershire for a third spell next month after he was given clearance from the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Yorkshire head coach Jason Gillespie says he has been 'flattered' by the interest shown in him from the media and fans as the ECB search for a new head coach to replace Peter Moores at the helm of England.
India Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara feels he is a better player after his healthy stint with Yorkshire this season, saying he has learned a lot about his game, and gained valuable experience in conditions unfamiliar to him.
