County Championship

Bottom-placed Gloucestershire have brought in experienced Australian Shane Jurgensen as bowling consultant following their heavy defeat to Durham at the weekend.

Jimmy Anderson has endorsed Lancashire fast bowler Mitch Stanley for future England honours following his standout performance in their County Championship victory.

Essex director of cricket Chris Silverwood is demanding a swift response from his players following their comprehensive three-day defeat to Somerset.

Beyers Swanepoel has received his No Objection Certificate from Cricket South Africa, allowing him to begin training with Worcestershire after a controversial departure from the Lions.

Defending champions Nottinghamshire bowled out Glamorgan for 285 on the final day to claim a comprehensive 192-run victory at Trent Bridge.

Craig Overton delivered a captain's masterclass as Somerset crushed Essex by 10 wickets at Chelmsford, wrapping up victory with more than four sessions to spare.

Hampshire captain Ben Brown's magnificent century and Kyle Abbott's devastating spell have left Yorkshire teetering on the brink of defeat at Headingley.

A stunning collapse to 23-5 has left Lancashire vulnerable despite a late recovery, with Derbyshire hunting their first Old Trafford victory in 28 years.

Northamptonshire moved within touching distance of an innings victory at Canterbury after Harry Conway's five-wicket haul and another failure from England opener Zak Crawley.

Craig Overton delivered an exceptional captain's performance as Somerset crushed Essex by 10 wickets with more than four sessions remaining.

Ben McKinney's stunning 244 helped Durham post 605-5 declared before reducing Gloucestershire to 168-8 in their County Championship Division Two clash.

Craig Overton delivered a captain's performance for the ages as Somerset crushed Essex by 10 wickets in just three days at Chelmsford.