Jamie Porter's exceptional new-ball bowling demolished Warwickshire's top order as Essex seized control on a rain-affected opening day at Edgbaston.

James Rew's magnificent early season form continued with an unbeaten 77 as Somerset's bowlers dismantled Hampshire for 238 on day one.

Mackenzie Jones' outstanding bowling figures of 4-22 guided Scotland to a series-clinching victory over Namibia in their T20 encounter.

Lancashire head coach Steven Croft has criticised the County Championship's new injury replacement regulations after his side were prevented from making what he considered a straightforward substitution.

Pakistan's Usman Tariq has become cricket's most talked-about bowler due to his unconventional action, despite playing just four international matches.

New Zealand secured a 26-run victory in the first ODI against Bangladesh, with Dean Foxcroft's 59 and Blair Tickner's four-wicket performance proving decisive.

George Balderson claimed four wickets as Lancashire reduced Gloucestershire to 124-6 before rain curtailed play on day one at Bristol.

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has become cricket's most talked-about bowler, with his unconventional action drawing criticism and scrutiny from opponents worldwide.

Jimmy Anderson has praised Lancashire colleague Mitch Stanley's potential for England Test cricket following an impressive bowling display in the Red Rose county's 29-run victory over Derbyshire.