
Stokes Struggles on County Return After Five-Month Absence
Ben Stokes scored only 14 runs in his first county appearance since the Ashes as Durham struggled against Worcestershire at New Road.

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Strong partnerships from Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown ultimately proved insufficient as Hampshire surrendered their advantage to Essex on the opening day.

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Middlesex bowled Lancashire out for just 201 before James Anderson struck twice in the evening session to leave the visitors 38-2 at stumps.

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.