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Somerset and Leicestershire boost their knockout hopes with wins over Hampshire and Notts, while Middlesex beat winless Essex to end Lord's hoodoo.

New captain Shubman Gill says leading India to a series victory over England would definitely be bigger than winning the Indian Premier League.

Dropping Ollie Pope for Jacob Bethell would have been "remarkable" after he scored 171 against Zimbabwe, says England captain Ben Stokes.

BBC Sport and data analysts CricViz look at the key battles that could decide the outcome of the England v India Test series.

Australia drop Marnus Labuschagne for their opening Test against the West Indies with Steve Smith also missing through injury.

England's series against India, which begins on Friday, starts a era-defining 10-game spell for captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, writes chief cricket reporter Stephan Shemilt.

Guernsey get ready to make their debut in the final round of qualifying for the T20 World Cup.

Warwickshire sign off-spinner Corey Rocchiccioli to play in the next four County Championship matches where the Kookaburra ball will be used.

BBC Sport explains the different roles in a cricket batting order.

India white-ball batter Tilak Varma signs a short-term deal to play in four County Championship matches for Hampshire.

Karun Nair hasn't played for India since 2017 but is expected to return to the Test side against England after impressing for Northamptonshire.

Women's T20 Blast leaders Surrey thrashed Lancashire at the Oval and the Bears are back in second place with a win over Essex.