Worcestershire Cricket

Brett D'Oliveira and Matthew Waite combined for an unbroken 97-run stand to guide Worcestershire to a hard-fought draw against Lancashire at Southport.

Paul Coughlin's record-breaking half-century highlighted day three of a rain-affected Championship clash that appears destined for stalemate.

Ben Stokes scored only 14 runs in his first county appearance since the Ashes as Durham struggled against Worcestershire at New Road.

Zak Crawley's disappointing summer continued as Kent collapsed to 196 all out, with Worcestershire ending day one well-placed on 94-1.

Matthew Waite produced a masterful rearguard action, batting through the final session to secure a crucial draw for Worcestershire against Derbyshire.