Darren Pattinson took 4-53 as leaders Nottinghamshire battered Hampshire by 191 runs at the Rose Bowl.
Samit Patel admits he has been a frustrated figure after being cast adrift by England for his lack of fitness.
Captain Vikram Solanki was unable to stop Worcestershire slipping to an innings defeat at Trent Bridge.
Samit Patel believes Nottinghamshire have the strength in depth to win the LV County Championship Division One title in 2009.
Samit Patel is eager to impress in England Lions' second Test against New Zealand A, according to coach David Parsons.
Samit Patel will not be joining England's one-day squad in the Caribbean after failing to heed "repeated warnings" over his fitness.
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff have fetched top dollar in the Indian Premier League auction.
Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff are amongst seven England players on the final list of 43 to take part in the second IPL auction.
Samit Patel believes his participation in the Indian Premier League would be good for England.
Samit Patel appears poised to play in the Indian Premier League after being granted permission by Nottinghamshire.
Kent captain Robert Key will lead the England Lions on their tour of New Zealand.
England all-rounder Samit Patel told Sky Sports News he is relishing the tough upcoming trip to India.
Samit Patel has told Sky Sports News that the upcoming Stanford Super Series provides a stepping stone towards the Ashes.
Samit Patel has signed a contract extension that commits him to Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2010 season.
Nottinghamshire's title dreams were crushed by Hampshire, who recorded a 203-run victory at Trent Bridge.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has retained his central contract for the next 12 months.
Samit Patel hopes to force his way into England's winter tour plans with a strong performance in the one-dayers against South Africa.
Samit Patel and Mark Wagh both struck half-centuries as Nottinghamshire defeated Hampshire by six-wickets.
Nottinghamshire leapfrogged Durham into second place in the Twenty20 North Division after a 23-run victory at Trent Bridge.
Holders Durham chased a target of 189 with six balls to spare for a one-wicket win over Nottinghamshire.

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