Ben Stokes delivered an exceptional performance on his return to county cricket, claiming two wickets for Durham against Worcestershire after months away recovering from serious injuries.

Middlesex bowled out Lancashire for 201 before James Anderson struck twice with the ball as the visitors closed day one on 38-2 at Emirates Old Trafford.

Harry Brook made an impressive return to County Championship action as Yorkshire's seamers dominated day one at Edgbaston, bowling out Warwickshire for just 147.

Ben Stokes marked his return to county cricket with impressive bowling figures of 2-40 as Durham restricted Worcestershire to 209-7 on day one at New Road.

New Zealand welcome back Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke from injury as they prepare a fearsome pace attack for their upcoming Test series against England.

Heinrich Klaasen is setting the pace in the IPL 2026 orange cap race with 494 runs, whilst Sunrisers Hyderabad batsmen are proving unstoppable this season.

The 21-year-old all-rounder has penned a two-year extension following his breakthrough County Championship performances this season.

The 15-year-old's explosive IPL performances have cricket experts questioning whether he's ready for the ultimate step up to senior international cricket.

Bangladesh have made a steady start to their first innings against Pakistan, reaching 18 without loss after six overs at Mirpur.