Teenager Ben Dawkins struck his maiden first-class century alongside Sam Northeast's return-to-form 141 as Kent dominated Durham on day one at Beckenham.

Pakistan's decision to field first pays immediate dividends as Bangladesh lose opener Joy for a duck in the second Test at Sylhet Stadium.

Tom Abell remained unbeaten on 74 whilst James Rew struck 86 as Somerset posted an impressive 335-5 on the opening day against Sussex at Taunton.

Sussex's Henry Crocombe and Lancashire's Mitchell Stanley headline England's emerging pace talent in the latest Lions squad to face South Africa A.

Australian pace bowler Fergus O'Neill captured four wickets to leave Hampshire struggling at 152-6 on day one at the Utilita Bowl.

Unbeaten centuries from Adam Lyth and Jonny Bairstow helped Yorkshire recover from early trouble to dominate day one against Surrey.

Virat Kohli has made it clear he won't participate in the 2027 World Cup if India's selectors make him feel he needs to justify his place in the team.

Glamorgan's promising opener Asa Tribe will be absent from Jersey's crucial T20 World Cup qualifying tournament in Cyprus due to conflicting county cricket obligations.

England pace prospect Sonny Baker has penned a two-year contract extension with Hampshire, keeping him at the Ageas Bowl through the 2028 season.