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At Grace Road, &lt;strong&gt;Nottinghamshire&lt;\/strong&gt; flourished after being put in by &lt;strong&gt;Leicestershire &lt;\/strong&gt;\u2013 Ben Slater\u2019s 178 backed up by Ben Duckett\u2019s third successive half century.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;5b60c7dd-5a9d-47be-a82f-220aa119ecfe&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1777713791000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.23\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1777713841000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.24\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1777713842000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.24\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;05.24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Friday's round-up&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Sat 2 May 2026 08.13 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Sat 2 May 2026 05.13 EDT&quot;},{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;69f5c07c8f0850071ff5b7d6&quot;,&quot;elements&quot;:[{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Division One&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;1670e8a8-5933-42b9-87c8-edc5be8ce6c7&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Southampton&lt;\/strong&gt;: Hampshire v &lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/glamorganccc\\&quot;&gt;Glamorgan&lt;\/a&gt; 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Seven games underway, two particularly intriguing ones at The Oval and Taunton.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;822f2595-761b-49c3-9a7d-558d6602e1de&quot;},{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.TextBlockElement&quot;,&quot;html&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;We\u2019ll be here chewing things over there, and everywhere else, from 11am \u2013 pull up a stool and join us.&lt;\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;0e140d6b-ec0a-47ec-b85e-8dd2ee584356&quot;}],&quot;attributes&quot;:{&quot;pinned&quot;:false,&quot;keyEvent&quot;:true,&quot;summary&quot;:false},&quot;blockCreatedOn&quot;:1777713236000,&quot;blockCreatedOnDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.13\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockLastUpdated&quot;:1777713265000,&quot;blockLastUpdatedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.14\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublished&quot;:1777713236000,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplay&quot;:&quot;05.13\u00a0EDT&quot;,&quot;blockFirstPublishedDisplayNoTimezone&quot;:&quot;05.13&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Preamble&quot;,&quot;contributors&quot;:[],&quot;primaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;Sat 2 May 2026 08.13 EDT&quot;,&quot;secondaryDateLine&quot;:&quot;First published on Sat 2 May 2026 05.13 EDT&quot;}],&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;key-events-carousel-mobile&quot;,&quot;renderingTarget&quot;:&quot;Web&quot;,&quot;serverTime&quot;:1777724512078}\"><span id=\"key-events-carousel-mobile\"\/><span class=\"dcr-90inr0\"><\/p>\n<p>Key events<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/gu-island><gu-island name=\"FilterKeyEventsToggle\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;filterKeyEvents&quot;:false,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;filter-toggle-mobile&quot;}\"><span id=\"filter-toggle-mobile\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"dcr-alru3r\"><label id=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch_description\" data-component=\"filter-key-events\" data-link-name=\"filter-key-events-on\" class=\"dcr-rrspei\"><button id=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch\" role=\"switch\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"filter-toggle-mobile-switch_description\" class=\"dcr-dh5oqp\"\/>Show key events only<\/p>\n<p><span>Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/label><\/div>\n<p><\/gu-island><\/span><\/p>\n<article id=\"block-69f5e89c8f08ab365d7fdb11\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Two in two<\/strong> for Matthew Revis at Taunton, leaves Smeed stranded on 36 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/somerset\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a> innings finished in time for Friday fish and chips. 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He\u2019s just removed Lewis Gregory before lunch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/somerset\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a> 274-8.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5e6c38f08c9430f9009a4&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5e6c38f08c9430f9009a4&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5e6c38f08c9430f9009a4#block-69f5e6c38f08c9430f9009a4\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5e4ff8f08c9430f900999\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Ben Green takes 7-112<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Excellent work by Ben Green<\/strong>, who has almost single handedly restrained Notts. His best bowling figures too. Notts lost 6 for 95 this morning, Joe Clarke out in the 90s for the third time this season \u2013 his average must be insanely good, I\u2019ll dig it out in a minute.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5e4ff8f08c9430f900999&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5e4ff8f08c9430f900999&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5e4ff8f08c9430f900999#block-69f5e4ff8f08c9430f900999\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5e4158f0850071ff5b890\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Not much happening<\/strong> at The Oval, so flick back to Taunton, where Will Smeed is still in, 34 not out \u2013 five short of his highest f-c score. Great news that Brian the cat has slunk back to the ground. Somerset are really trudging through the morning, but have inched the lead over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/yorkshire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire<\/a> up past 100. <strong>Somerset 268-7.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5e4158f0850071ff5b890&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5e4158f0850071ff5b890&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5e4158f0850071ff5b890#block-69f5e4158f0850071ff5b890\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-69f5e3498f08ab365d7fdaf2\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>A pause at The Oval<\/strong> where Burns has been hit on the hand, throws his glove down in pain. But with some magic spray he continues, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/surrey\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrey<\/a> 107-0.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5e3498f08ab365d7fdaf2&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5e3498f08ab365d7fdaf2&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5e3498f08ab365d7fdaf2#block-69f5e3498f08ab365d7fdaf2\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5e1ec8f08ab365d7fdae7\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">100 for Ryan Higgins!<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>A quick dally around Division Two:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">A first century for two years for Ryan Higgins, keeping the good ship <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/middlesex\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middlesex<\/a> afloat at Lord\u2019s. Durham toil on, wicketless this morning. <strong>Middx 357-6.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Kent have winkled out three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/derbyshire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derbyshire<\/a> batters, two to Keith Dudgeon. Harry Came, Caleb Jewell and Matt Montgomery all back in the pavilion for not much. Wayne Madsen and MArtin Andersson with the rebuild. <strong>Derbys 117-3, trail by 235.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">And Ricardo Vasconcelos has an unbeaten 65 in Northant\u2019s reply to Worcestershire\u2019s 306. <strong>Northants 123-2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5e1ec8f08ab365d7fdae7&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5e1ec8f08ab365d7fdae7&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5e1ec8f08ab365d7fdae7#block-69f5e1ec8f08ab365d7fdae7\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5e0cc8f08ab365d7fdad6\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Have been keeping an eye on Ollie Robinson<\/strong> on the stream from The Oval, but Sibley and Burns are ploughing on, largely unbothered, and that\u2019s the hundred partnership, courtesy of a sweep from Burns and a misfield. And there\u2019s Burns\u2019 fifty. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/surrey\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrey<\/a> 105-0, trail by 253.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5e0cc8f08ab365d7fdad6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5e0cc8f08ab365d7fdad6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5e0cc8f08ab365d7fdad6#block-69f5e0cc8f08ab365d7fdad6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-69f5dc278f08ab365d7fdab9\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Yorkshire now pick up the important wicket<\/strong> of Craig Overton, spoiler of bowling figures. Somerset have lost four for 28 this morning and lead Yorkshrie by just 69.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5dc278f08ab365d7fdab9&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5dc278f08ab365d7fdab9&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5dc278f08ab365d7fdab9#block-69f5dc278f08ab365d7fdab9\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5da498f08c9430f90094f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Gorgeous shot from Rory Burns,<\/strong> two-step down the pitch then an on drive off Hudson-Prentice for four. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/surrey\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrey<\/a> 70-0.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5da498f08c9430f90094f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5da498f08c9430f90094f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5da498f08c9430f90094f#block-69f5da498f08c9430f90094f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-69f5d87f8f0850071ff5b83c\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">200 for Kiran Carlson<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Gets there with a<\/strong> squared-up edge and looks very pleased.Raises his bat to all corners and gets a big hug from Colin Ingram. Carlson has lost a couple of partners this morning, Zain ul Hassan, run out for 143, and Ben Kellaway for a six ball duck. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/glamorganccc\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glamorgan<\/a> 436-3.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5d87f8f0850071ff5b83c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5d87f8f0850071ff5b83c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a 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0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5d6328f08c9430f90093a\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Remembering Josh Baker<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>It was two years ago<\/strong> today that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/worcestershire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worcestershire<\/a> left-arm spinner Josh Baker died, aged just 20.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cIt was his vibrant spirit and infectious enthusiasm that endeared him to everyone he met,\u201d said the club at the time. \u201cHis warmth, kindness, and professionalism were remarkable, making him a true credit to his family and a loved member of our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">His parents set up a charity in his name,<a href=\"https:\/\/jb33foundation.com\/\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the JB33 Foundation.<\/a><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5d6328f08c9430f90093a&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5d6328f08c9430f90093a&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county 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Smeed has got going at last, with a couple of boundaries. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/somerset\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a> 222-5.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5d4758f08c9430f900933&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5d4758f08c9430f900933&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5d4758f08c9430f900933#block-69f5d4758f08c9430f900933\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5d3a18f08ab365d7fda99\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>At The Oval,<\/strong> Burns and Sibley have taken <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/surrey\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surrey<\/a> to 40-0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">At Taunton, Will Smeed 2.0, the endlessly patient Will Smeed, is still on 0, on his home Championship debut. Tom Abell approaches 50.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5d3a18f08ab365d7fda99&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5d3a18f08ab365d7fda99&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5d3a18f08ab365d7fda99#block-69f5d3a18f08ab365d7fda99\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5d1328f08c9430f900927\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>A wicket at Grace Road<\/strong>, where Notts are pounding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/leicestershire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leicestershire<\/a> round the ground. Jack Haynes a fourth wicket for Ben Green. Joe Clarke is approaching his hundred. <strong>Notts 426-5.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5d1328f08c9430f900927&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5d1328f08c9430f900927&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5d1328f08c9430f900927#block-69f5d1328f08c9430f900927\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-69f5cfcd8f08c9430f900921\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>A pretty good looking crowd<\/strong> at Taunton, some huddling against a brick wall for warmth. Joe Root at first slip polishes the ball, Will Smeed, slow starting again, still on nought. Jack White on the money.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5cfcd8f08c9430f900921&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5cfcd8f08c9430f900921&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5cfcd8f08c9430f900921#block-69f5cfcd8f08c9430f900921\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5cda88f0850071ff5b811\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Oh dear,<\/strong> Thomas Rew\u2019s Championship debut ends in a duck, caught at third slip, a fourth wicket for White. He walks so slowly away, you worry his soles have slunk into the soil. <strong>Somerset 201-5.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5cda88f0850071ff5b811&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5cda88f0850071ff5b811&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5cda88f0850071ff5b811#block-69f5cda88f0850071ff5b811\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container ad-slot-desktop dcr-jko40v\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-69f5ccab8f0850071ff5b80e\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Am just pouring my muesli<\/strong> when I hear Anthony Gibson sigh at Josh Thomas\u2019s demise, in the first over of the day from Taunton. Switch on the stream where Vic Marks too is sighing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/somerset\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a> 201-4 lead by 39.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Yorkshire\u2019s team may feel rather bruised if <strong>YJB\u2019s<\/strong> press conference last night was anything to go by.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cTo lose seven wickets as we did was unacceptable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cIt\u2019s not the first time this season that we have lost wickets in clusters and, frankly, it\u2019s not good enough. The standards we set for ourselves, we have come up far short of so far this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cThat\u2019s an honest reflection of the first three games and one day.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5ccab8f0850071ff5b80e&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5ccab8f0850071ff5b80e&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5ccab8f0850071ff5b80e#block-69f5ccab8f0850071ff5b80e\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5c9268f08c9430f90090f\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">&#8220;I&#8217;ve got one more chance of doing this right&#8221;<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Mark Wood,<\/strong> who has been recovering from the injury to his left knee picked up during the Perth Ashes Test, told the BBC that he hoped to be back on a cricket field later this summer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cI need to take it slow,\u201d he said. \u201cRealistically I\u2019ve got maybe one more chance at doing this right. If I rush it back, then it\u2019s not good, that could be it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cI\u2019m still trying to get back to bowling, hopefully later on in the summer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cYou\u2019ve got to keep your eye on the prize, which is ultimately for me trying to get to playing for England, that\u2019s my focus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cIt\u2019s mega frustrating. It\u2019s been a long time, over a year since I had the initial surgery. To build it back up for seven months to play one game, and then be out again takes its toll.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">\u201cWith the age I\u2019m at, I don\u2019t want to miss games. You want to be involved. I was bowling quickly and well before this injury started and I haven\u2019t been able to get back to that level.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5c9268f08c9430f90090f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5c9268f08c9430f90090f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 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Here is a thoughful read on Middlesex\u2019s decline.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"9fa4c60c-9e99-43d9-bcb3-fdf89ff8289d\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-173mewl\"><gu-island name=\"RichLinkComponent\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"idle\" props=\"{&quot;richLinkIndex&quot;:1,&quot;element&quot;:{&quot;_type&quot;:&quot;model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement&quot;,&quot;prefix&quot;:&quot;Related: &quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;\u2018Acceptance of mediocrity\u2019: Middlesex gaze south enviously with golden years long gone&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;9fa4c60c-9e99-43d9-bcb3-fdf89ff8289d&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2026\/may\/01\/middlesex-golden-years-gone-county-cricket-lords&quot;},&quot;ajaxUrl&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/api.nextgen.guardianapps.co.uk&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2}}\"\/><\/figure>\n<footer class=\"dcr-3i7iba\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-69f5c6f08f08ab365d7fda75&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-69f5c6f08f08ab365d7fda75&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot;Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&quot;,&quot;format&quot;:{&quot;design&quot;:11,&quot;display&quot;:0,&quot;theme&quot;:2},&quot;context&quot;:&quot;LiveBlock&quot;}\"><a href=\"mailto:?subject=Surrey v Sussex, Somerset v Yorkshire, and more: county cricket, day two \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/may\/02\/surrey-v-sussex-somerset-v-yorkshire-and-more-county-cricket-day-two-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-69f5c6f08f08ab365d7fda75#block-69f5c6f08f08ab365d7fda75\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-1mulgdf\">Share<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"-3 -3 30 30\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19 16c1.675 0 3 1.35 3 3 0 1.675-1.325 3-3 3a2.97 2.97 0 0 1-2.975-3c0-.125 0-.275.025-.375L7.1 14.15a2.9 2.9 0 0 1-2.075.825C3.325 14.975 2 13.65 2 12a3.004 3.004 0 0 1 3.025-3.025c.775 0 1.5.35 2.075.875l8.95-4.475c-.025-.1-.025-.225-.025-.4A2.966 2.966 0 0 1 19 2c1.675 0 3 1.325 3 2.975C22 6.65 20.675 8 19 8c-.8 0-1.475-.325-2.05-.825l-8.975 4.45C8 11.7 8 11.825 8 12s0 .3-.025.375l8.975 4.45c.575-.5 1.25-.825 2.05-.825m0-12.8c-.975 0-1.8.775-1.8 1.775S18.025 6.8 19 6.8c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.825S20 3.2 19 3.2m0 17.6c1 0 1.825-.825 1.825-1.8 0-1-.825-1.8-1.825-1.8-.975 0-1.8.8-1.8 1.8 0 .975.825 1.8 1.8 1.8\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/gu-island><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-69f5c27f8f08c9430f9008e5\" class=\"block dcr-1os4bxs\">\n<header class=\"dcr-88va8u\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1wl2b6o\">Friday&#8217;s round-up<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong><br \/>Surrey<\/strong> stepped up security at the Oval following the knife attack at Golders Green as off-field decisions took the headlines on day one of round five of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/county-championship\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Championship<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">In a statement, the club said: \u201cSurrey are in communication with the Met police and will adjust our own security measures in line with the increased threat level. We want to ensure that all staff, spectators and players feel safe and secure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">On the pitch, which last week was a gentle duvet, <strong>Sussex<\/strong> were reduced to 92 for seven, thanks largely to Jordan Clark (five for 68). But the tail wagged, and wagged some more, as Fynn Hudson-Prentice thrashed 53 before Jack Carson and Ollie Robinson hit boundary-laden hundreds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Robinson, the visiting captain, reached three figures with a swipe for six and then declared. Surrey, who were without Gus Atkinson, rested by England, walked off in great frustration. Jamie Smith kept wicket after Ben Foakes was ruled out of the match, having injured himself bowling during the final afternoon against Essex.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">The <strong>Kent<\/strong> captain, Daniel Bell-Drummond, collected a Rolls-Royce of a century at Canterbury, after <strong>Derbyshire<\/strong> chose to field. Zak Crawley stroked a boundary-filled 44. Kent, who lie bottom of Division Two, had earlier this week taken the unusual decision to switch comments off the club\u2019s social media accounts as a \u201cduty of care\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">It was a gripping day at Taunton, where an enthusiastic crowd were treated to 45 minutes of Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root pistoning <strong>Somerset<\/strong>\u2019s attack. But after lunch Lewis Gregory zipped out Root, and Craig Overton, who had dropped Bairstow at slip, induced an inside edge. Suddenly, <strong>Yorkshire<\/strong> lost seven for 38 and were all out for 162. Then Josh Thomas, 21, made a bravura first Championship century, taking Somerset into the lead with a six.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Ben Stokes, recovering from a broken cheekbone, was spotted in the <strong>Durham<\/strong> nets at Lord\u2019s. Over on the main square, Sam Robson (87) and Ryan Higgins (57) guided <strong>Middlesex<\/strong> towards 300. At the County Ground, Gareth Roderick hit 164 not out \u2013 <strong>Worcestershire<\/strong>\u2019s first century of the season \u2013 to put pressure on <strong>Northamptonshire<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">A careful maiden Championship century for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saca-uk.com\/\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saca graduate<\/a> Zain ul Hassan, and 158 for Kiran Carlson, left <strong>Glamorgan<\/strong> in a dominant position against <strong>Hampshire<\/strong> at Southampton. 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class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Taunton<\/strong>: Somerset 201-3 v <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/yorkshire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yorkshire<\/a> 162<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>The Oval<\/strong>: Surrey 19-0 v <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/sussexccc\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sussex<\/a> 358-9dec<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\">Division Two<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Canterbury<\/strong>: Kent 352 v <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/derbyshire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derbyshire<\/a> 24-0<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Lord\u2019s<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/middlesex\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middlesex<\/a> 272-6 v Durham<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-130mj7b\"><strong>Northampton<\/strong>: Northants 40-0 v <a 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