County Championship

Jordan Cox marked his England call-up with a brilliant unbeaten 184 as Essex recovered from a disastrous start to dominate day one against Leicestershire.

Jordan Hermann's maiden County Championship century guided Somerset's recovery from 47-3 to 295-7 against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

The 24-year-old all-rounder returns to Grace Road for two crucial County Championship matches, having previously impressed during a 2022 loan spell.

The 25-year-old opener's unbeaten 53 helped Hampshire secure a valuable draw against Surrey, lifting them off the Championship table's bottom.

Liam Livingstone will make his first County Championship appearance in three years when Lancashire face Kent, answering captain James Anderson's call during an injury crisis.

Zak Crawley will be absent from Kent's next two County Championship fixtures as the England batter takes a break before returning for T20 action.

South African all-rounder Delano Potgieter's stubborn 84 not out helped Hampshire's lower order avoid the follow-on against Surrey despite losing early wickets.

Dan Mousley believes Warwickshire can secure their ninth County Championship title this season, with the Bears sitting second in the table despite T20 Blast struggles.

Weather severely limited play on day two at The Oval, with Surrey managing to claim three Hampshire wickets in the brief periods when cricket was possible.

Dan Lawrence's explosive maiden double century propelled Surrey to 421 all out, establishing complete dominance over Hampshire on the opening day at The Kia Oval.

Paul Farbrace has opened up about the personal impact of Sussex's ongoing financial crisis as he prepares for heartbreaking conversations with departing players.

George Bartlett has committed his future to Northamptonshire with a one-year contract extension running until 2027, rewarding his excellent form in Division Two.