County Championship

Watch: Umesh Yadav dismisses Worcestershire batter to bag first County wicket

The right-arm quick was signed by Middlesex for the remainder of the 2022 season in place of Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has left to join his team ahead of their Sri Lanka tour.

Cheteshwar Pujara continues fine form for Sussex with fourth consecutive century in County Championship

Pujara brought up the three-figure mark in 133 deliveries against a quality Middlesex attack that had premier Pakistan speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi among its ranks.

Watch: 6 6 6 6 6 4 — Ben Stokes goes berserk, hits 34 in an over in County Championship

Stokes recently took over as England's new Test captain after Joe Root stepped down following a five-year reign that culminated in a string of painful defeats

England's new Test captain Ben Stokes hits County record 17 sixes in 64-ball ton; plunders 34 runs in an over

The left-hander took just 47 balls to reach his half-century but then went into overdrive, with his second 50 taking just 17 deliveries.

County Championship: Cheteshwar Pujara registers second double ton for Sussex

Pujara made 203 and faced 334 balls, in which he hit 24 fours. The senior India player was batting overnight on 107, which helped his side take a substantial lead against Durham, who were all out for 223 in their first innings.

Cheteshwar Pujara continues good form, slams third century in as many matches in County Championship

Pujara, who was batting on 107 off 167 balls, hit 13 fours to help his side take a substantial lead against Durham, who were all out on 223 in their first innings.

Fans hail Cheteshwar Pujara for double hundred in County Championship debut for Sussex

With the match on the line, Pujara came in to bat at No. 4 in Sussex's second innings and remained unbeaten on 201 at stumps on the final day to ensure a draw for his side.

Watch: Cheteshwar Pujara scores match-saving double hundred on Sussex debut

Cheteshwar Pujara slammed 201 not out in the second innings for Sussex on his debut for the County side.

England all-rounder Rikki Clarke to retire after 21-year career

Clarke, a multiple County Championship winner, won two Test caps and made 20 one-day international appearances for England.

County Championship: R Ashwin picks match-turning six-wicket haul for Surrey against Somerset

Looking to get some quality match practice ahead of joining the Indian in Durham on Thursday, Ashwin did more than enough with 58 overs under his belt and a match haul of 7 for 127.