England's Hope Rises with Tongue
India gain the upper hand through wonderful centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant before Josh Tongue’s devastating burst keeps England in first Test.
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India gain the upper hand through wonderful centuries from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant before Josh Tongue’s devastating burst keeps England in first Test.

Fast bowler Josh Tongue says there is no situation in which England would see a draw as a good outcome from their thrilling first Test against India at Headingley.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the points system works in the County Championship.
Derbyshire's Jack Morley takes 6-55 as Gloucestershire are bowled out for 187 on day one of their County Championship match in Bristol.

Joe Cracknell scores an unbeaten 106 as Middlesex stage a spirited fightback against Northamptonshire on day one of their County Championship match.

Glamorgan batter Asa Tribe hits a maiden Championship hundred as his side pile up a patient 305-5 against Leicestershire.

James Coles scores 117 not out for Sussex against Durham in their County Championship match as Jofra Archer returns to red-ball action.

James Anderson's first day as Lancashire interim skipper is spoiled by Ben Compton and the rain as Kent dominate in Blackpool.

Yorkshire have a case for claiming honours even against County Championship leaders Nottinghamshire on day one at Trent Bridge.

Charlie Allison hit 101 for Essex against Hampshire on day one of their County Championship match at Chelmsford.

Tom Kohler-Cadmore hits his 12th first-class century as Somerset lay the platform for an imposing total against Warwickshire.

Surrey close day one just 162 runs behind bottom side Worcestershire after bowling out their hosts for 209.