England have recalled James Anderson and Ravi Bopara for the opening one-day international against India on Friday.
Martin van Jaarsveld has been named PCA player of the year, pipping a trio of Englishmen to the award.
Steve Harmison, Marcus Trescothick and Ravi Bopara are among four nominees for the NatWest PCA Player of the Year award.
Ravi Bopara went one better than last year as he scooped the Young Cricketer of the Year at an awards ceremony in London.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has retained his central contract for the next 12 months.
England have released Paul Collingwood, Alastair Cook and Ravi Bopara to play for their counties in Sunday's Pro40 fixtures.
The domestic 50-over specialists go head-to-head as south east neighbours Kent and Essex contest the Friends Provident final at Lord's.
Kent won the first Twenty20 Cup semi-final against Essex by 14 runs at the Rose Bowl.
Ravi Bopara's unbeaten century helped Essex wrap up an eight-wicket win over Gloucestershire at Chelmsford.
Ravi Bopara told skysports.com he is expecting a closely-fought Test series between England and South Africa.
Yorkshire are without Michael Vaughan for Saturday's FP Trophy semi-final at Essex, but Naved-ul-Hasan is set to return.
The controversial run-out of Grant Elliott did not prevent New Zealand winning the fourth ODI by one wicket off the last ball.
Yorkshire visit Essex and holders Durham host either Kent or Somerset in the semi-finals of the FP Trophy.
Ravi Bopara's swashbuckling double century led Essex to a 118-run victory over Leicestershire.
Ravi Bopara will re-think his decision not to play in the IPL next season if he is not being selected for England.
Skipper Daniel Vettori suffered a cut finger and Ravi Bopara hit 66 to spoil a good second day for New Zealand against Essex.
Ravinder Bopara feels being dropped by England has increased his hunger for international cricket.
Essex captain Mark Pettini's decision to contrive a run chase for Derbyshire ended in a four-wicket defeat.
After a familiar look for so long Essex have some fresh faces on and off the field to try and help them fulfill their potential.
England captain Paul Collingwood has described Ravi Bopara as "an exceptional player" despite the Essex all-rounder's slump in form.
Nasser Hussain says England's return to India sends a strong message of support to India's people.
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