County Championship

Nick Gubbins broke his frustrating run of dismissals in the 40s to guide Hampshire's impressive second innings recovery against table-topping Somerset.

George Balderson's four-wicket haul helped Lancashire dominate the rain-affected first day against struggling Gloucestershire at Bristol.

Jamie Porter's exceptional new-ball bowling demolished Warwickshire's top order as Essex seized control on a rain-affected opening day at Edgbaston.

James Rew's magnificent early season form continued with an unbeaten 77 as Somerset's bowlers dismantled Hampshire for 238 on day one.

Lancashire head coach Steven Croft has criticised the County Championship's new injury replacement regulations after his side were prevented from making what he considered a straightforward substitution.

George Balderson claimed four wickets as Lancashire reduced Gloucestershire to 124-6 before rain curtailed play on day one at Bristol.

Jimmy Anderson has praised Lancashire colleague Mitch Stanley's potential for England Test cricket following an impressive bowling display in the Red Rose county's 29-run victory over Derbyshire.

The ECB is set to review controversial replacement player regulations at the end of the first block of County Championship fixtures following criticism from coaches and players.

The ECB is preparing to review its controversial replacement player rules following criticism from county coaches after the first block of Championship fixtures.

England fast bowler Josh Tongue has committed his future to reigning county champions Nottinghamshire with a three-year contract extension running until 2029.

County Championship replacement rules are under scrutiny from coaches and could be revised when the first block of fixtures concludes in May.

England's record wicket-taker Jimmy Anderson believes Lancashire fast bowler Mitch Stanley has the talent to represent England in Test cricket following his impressive early-season displays.