Lancashire is struggling once again as Durham’s David Bedingham and Colin Ackerman put on a solid partnership. Sussex is dominating at Hove with a big lead. Essex has reached 457 before facing Nottinghamshire, while Kent is struggling against Hampshire. Somerset is facing Surrey with the visitors at 169-3. In Division Two, Leicestershire is struggling against Yorkshire, and Middlesex is in a strong position against Gloucestershire.
In England Test squad news, the ECB announces tourists to Pakistan. Essex’s Michael Pepper impresses with a century. Hampshire finishes their innings at 403, and Gloucestershire struggles against Middlesex. Sussex and Yorkshire are in commanding positions in Division Two.
Overall, Lancashire’s woes continue, Essex and Kent are struggling, while Somerset and Surrey are evenly poised. In Division Two, Yorkshire and Middlesex are in strong positions, while Leicestershire and Gloucestershire are struggling. The England Test squad news adds intrigue to the ongoing county matches.
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