Warwickshire

Warwickshire wicketkeeper-batter Kai Smith has declared his ambition to become the finest keeper in England, backing up his bold words with a match-winning T20 Blast knock against Northamptonshire.

Lewis Goldsworthy produced a resilient 90 to give Somerset something to defend, but Warwickshire ended day one of their County Championship Division One clash at Taunton firmly in control at 92-2.

Warwickshire head coach Ian Westwood has expressed his satisfaction at seeing the Bears remain genuine County Championship contenders at the halfway point of the season, sitting just five points off the top of Division One.

Sam Hain anchored a determined Warwickshire rearguard at Scarborough, sharing crucial partnerships with Beau Webster and Ed Barnard to deny Yorkshire a third County Championship victory of the season.

Former Warwickshire wicketkeeper Keith Piper has died at the age of 56, ending a remarkable career that spanned 16 years with the Bears.

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.

Beau Webster's career-best 112 not out powered Warwickshire to their first T20 Blast win of the season in a thrilling encounter at Taunton.

Former England captain Mike 'MJK' Smith, who led his country in 25 Tests and held numerous Warwickshire records, has passed away aged 92.

Colin Ingram's unbeaten 80 has kept Glamorgan firmly in control against Warwickshire, maintaining a 300-run lead despite Ethan Bamber's remarkable all-round performance on day three at Edgbaston.

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

Warwickshire completed an emphatic 377-run victory over Yorkshire at Edgbaston, bowling out the visitors for just 171 on the final morning.

Warwickshire have moved to the top of Division One despite being denied victory by Kyle Verreynne's century in a crucial draw at Trent Bridge.