Lancashire’s fate was sealed against Worcestershire at New Road while Yorkshire booked their top-tier return
As Essex toy with the Champs, 232-1; Somerset have a lead of 110 thanks to some biffing from Gregory; Alex Lees is flaying Kent around, Durham 136-1; and Notts fail to collect a fifth batting point but pile on the runs 438-8.
A guard of honour for Joe Leach by his teammates, the sun burning down with autumnal vigour, the cathedral smiling. But the first wicket comes not in Leach’s over but Waite’s – Jennings caught by Jones above his head – an uncharacteristic swish.
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