Porter stars as Essex restrict Sussex batters

Surrey's seam attack dominates against Yorkshire as the visitors close day one on 113-7 at The Oval.

Durham's David Bedingham again proves the thorn in Northamptonshire's side as he scores an unbeaten 57 on the opening day at Wantage Road.

James Anderson takes two early wickets on his return for Lancashire but Middlesex recover on a rain-affected day one in the County Championship.

Warwickshire pair Rob Yates and Dan Mousley both hit half-centuries as the Bears dominate Hampshire on a rain-affected day one.

Nottinghamshire captain Haseeb Hameed passes 9,000 first-class career runs on a rain-disrupted first day against relegation-threatened Leicestershire.

Incoming St Helens boss Kevin Walters says National Rugby League investment in the Super League would benefit both parties.