Emotive tributes for Worcestershire's Josh Baker, who died last week at the age of just 20, took place on day one of Kent vs Worcestershire.
Worcestershire have invited fans to sign a book of condolence in memory of Josh Baker following the 20-year-old spinner's shock death on Thursday.
Worcestershire spin bowler Josh Baker has died aged 20, the club have announced.
Champions Surrey needed only 30.2 overs to wrap up victory by an innings and 11 runs against Hampshire in their Vitality County Championship clash at the Kia Oval.
Ben Duckett scored an unbeaten 197 to hold Nottinghamshire's batting together on day one against Warwickshire at Edgbaston.
Essex claimed their second win of the County Championship season with an innings and 124-run win over Lancashire.
Joe Root, Harry Brook and Zak Crawley were all out cheaply as the County Championship returned for round three with the Dukes ball instead of the Kookaburra.
An unbeaten 41 from 18-year-old Jaydn Denly alongside his uncle Joe helped guide Kent to a draw in their County Championship match at Essex.
Essex clinched a thumping 254-run win over Nottinghamshire in the County Championship, skittling their hosts for 80 at Trent Bridge.
Dane Paterson starred for Nottinghamshire with a five-for on the opening day of the 2024 County Championship season.
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Tom Lawes took five wickets as Surrey claimed three of the five points they need to be crowned county champions on the opening day against Hampshire.
Surrey will go into the final week of the County Championship title race in pole position after Essex fell to defeat against Hampshire.
Lancashire secured a One-Day Cup quarter-final place with a seven-wicket win over Nottinghamshire at Nettleworth.
Jofra Archer, who could be included as a travelling reserve with the England World Cup squad, has signed a contract extension at Sussex.