County Championship

England captain Ben Stokes scored a disappointing 14 runs in his first competitive innings for five months during Durham's County Championship clash at Worcestershire.

Strong partnerships from Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown ultimately proved insufficient as Hampshire surrendered their advantage to Essex on the opening day.

Six dropped catches undermined Sussex's bowling effort as Leicestershire posted 328 on day one at Hove.

Middlesex bowled Lancashire out for just 201 before James Anderson struck twice in the evening session to leave the visitors 38-2 at stumps.

Ben Stokes delivered an exceptional performance on his return to county cricket, claiming two wickets for Durham against Worcestershire after months away recovering from serious injuries.

Middlesex bowled out Lancashire for 201 before James Anderson struck twice with the ball as the visitors closed day one on 38-2 at Emirates Old Trafford.

Harry Brook made an impressive return to County Championship action as Yorkshire's seamers dominated day one at Edgbaston, bowling out Warwickshire for just 147.

Ben Stokes marked his return to county cricket with impressive bowling figures of 2-40 as Durham restricted Worcestershire to 209-7 on day one at New Road.

The 21-year-old all-rounder has penned a two-year extension following his breakthrough County Championship performances this season.

Ben Stokes is poised to make his comeback for Durham against Worcestershire after recovering from cheekbone surgery sustained in February.

Lancashire captain James Anderson has branded the County Championship's injury replacement regulations as 'daft' and 'nonsensical' following confusion over permitted substitutions.

Joe Root starred with the ball as Yorkshire pulled off a remarkable 75-run Championship victory over Somerset despite trailing by 112 runs after the first innings.