County Championship

England's new Test call-up Sonny Baker delivered with the ball, but Hampshire's fragile batting order continues to undermine their Championship hopes.

Essex completed a stunning seven-wicket victory after dismantling Leicestershire for a paltry 60 runs on day three at Chelmsford.

The 32-year-old seamer finally broke his batting duck with an assured half-century that prevented Leicestershire from establishing a commanding position at Chelmsford.

Glamorgan's seamers exploited damp conditions perfectly to leave Warwickshire reeling at 123-6, closing in on their third straight County Championship win.

Fergus O'Neill's fifth five-wicket haul helped Nottinghamshire maintain their advantage, though Hampshire's battling display ensures the contest remains finely poised.

Surrey showed resilience on a weather-affected second day, dismissing Yorkshire for 486 before rain severely limited their reply at Headingley.

Ben Kellaway's superb 139 transformed Glamorgan's fortunes after a nightmare start against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.

Teenager Ben Dawkins struck his maiden first-class century alongside Sam Northeast's return-to-form 141 as Kent dominated Durham on day one at Beckenham.

Tom Abell remained unbeaten on 74 whilst James Rew struck 86 as Somerset posted an impressive 335-5 on the opening day against Sussex at Taunton.

Australian pace bowler Fergus O'Neill captured four wickets to leave Hampshire struggling at 152-6 on day one at the Utilita Bowl.

Unbeaten centuries from Adam Lyth and Jonny Bairstow helped Yorkshire recover from early trouble to dominate day one against Surrey.

Leicestershire have secured their successful coaching partnership of Alfonso Thomas and James Taylor with new contracts running until 2028.