#county-championship

#county-championship

I was going to make a tackle. I hit the other player with my shoulder and I dislocated it, and I tore my labrum. Being able to play baseball really was my first thought. ... it's been everything to me.

Lancashire dominated the cricket that was played on another rain-affected day of their County Championship Division Two match with Middlesex. Heavy rain overnight and in the morning had delayed the third day's play at Emirates Old Trafford until 15:00 BST. Tom Aspinwall claimed the final two wickets as Middlesex went from their overnight 189-8 to 211 all out to finish with 4-62.

As we reach the end of the season, the rigours of the season inevitably take their toll on the fast-bowling unit, so to be able to bring someone in of Olly's proven international quality to freshen things up ahead of the County Championship run-in is a huge bonus.

Yorkshire started the County Championship match against Surrey strongly with a total of 282-4 at Scarborough, showcasing contributions from Wharton, Luxton, and Bean.

Emilio Gay and Alex Lees formed an unbroken opening partnership of 262, ensuring a comfortable County Championship draw for Durham against Surrey at the Kia Oval.

Daniel Bell-Drummond's commanding 223 helped Kent to a dominant position in their County Championship Division Two match against Middlesex, taking a crucial lead.