Ricardo Vasconcelos 181* the star turn as Stokes takes stage for Durham, producing a masterful display of batting that defined the opening day of this vital Rothesay County Championship Division Two encounter.
In a major development for the franchise, Ganguly and Yuvraj set for senior leadership roles in Delhi Capitals in IPL 2027, as the team looks to move past a disappointing 2026 campaign.
Benjamin, Compton, Dawkins fifties keep Kent on even keel as the host side finished the opening day of their Rothesay County Championship clash against Middlesex on 356 for 7 at Canterbury.
Patterson-White six-for has Essex on the rack as Nottinghamshire look to bounce back from their Taunton mauling, with the spinner claiming career-best bowling figures to run through some fragile Essex batting at Chelmsford.
In a pivotal shift for their County Championship campaign, Rehan Ahmed in the thick of the action as Leicestershire take control against Yorkshire, putting the Foxes in a commanding position at Uptonsteel Grace Road.
Abbas, Dal wreck Lancashire before Montgomery cements Derbyshire advantage as the hosts take control of the Rothesay County Championship Division Two match at Chesterfield.
Gloucestershire warm to task thanks to Hammond hundred as Miles Hammond anchored the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 128 on a challenging opening day of the Rothesay County Championship clash against Worcestershire.
Price is right as Hampshire go wrong again at Hove, with the visitors failing to gain momentum and folding for just 191 runs on a challenging opening day in the County Championship.
As the defending champions face a virtual must-win scenario in Southampton, Devine misses Ireland clash because of illness, New Zealand pick Bates to bolster their lineup in this critical encounter. With tournament survival on the line, Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first on a fresh Southampton wicket, setting up a thrilling battle.
Atkinson strikes on Surrey return before Cooke and Crane lead recovery, as Glamorgan fought back from 39 for 4 to 244 for 6, with Chris Cooke scoring a century and Mason Crane providing support
