Northamptonshire

Luke Procter's magnificent unbeaten 261 spearheaded a record-breaking batting display as Northamptonshire took complete control against a struggling Kent side.

Lancashire capitalised on winning the toss to reach 346-7, built around Josh Bohannon's 90 and Luke Wells' 87 in their Championship encounter.

Australia's Nathan McSweeney reveals Darren Lehmann was the deciding factor in his Northamptonshire move as he prepares to face James Anderson.

Nathan McSweeney has signed for Northamptonshire primarily to work with coach Darren Lehmann again, with a potential debut against James Anderson's Lancashire looming.