James Rew's stellar start to the county season has thrust him into England reckoning, but fitting the Somerset star into the Test XI presents tactical challenges.

Tom Abell's masterful unbeaten century secured Somerset's third consecutive County Championship victory, keeping their perfect season alive with a nail-biting two-wicket triumph.

Keith Barker marked his Warwickshire return with match-winning figures of 4-29 as the Bears secured a thrilling 41-run victory over Essex at Edgbaston.

James Rew's exceptional early-season form has thrust him into England contention, but fitting the Somerset star into the Test side presents interesting tactical questions.

Surrey maintained their perfect start to the One-Day Cup with a thrilling three-wicket victory, while Yorkshire finally opened their account as a tier-one county.

Dylan Leicher's dramatic last-ball six sealed a thrilling four-wicket victory for Namibia against Scotland, preventing a series whitewash despite George Munsey's magnificent century.

Half-centuries from Heather Knight and Dani Gibson powered Somerset to a four-wicket victory over Lancashire in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup.

James Sales produced a magnificent career-best 164 to help Northamptonshire secure a vital first-innings advantage in their Division Two encounter with Middlesex.

James Bracey struck a commanding century to put Gloucestershire firmly in the driving seat against an injury-depleted Lancashire side at Bristol.