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Fingers crossed for better weather tomorrow, do join us then, have a lovely evening.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9862f08f08a39acbb0ed3d&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9862f08f08a39acbb0ed3d&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9862f08f08a39acbb0ed3d#block-6a9862f08f08a39acbb0ed3d\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<aside data-ad-slot=\"true\" class=\"ad-slot-container dcr-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a9851798f08a39acbb0ec69\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Close of play scores<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Division One<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Chelmsford: Essex v Sussex 213-7<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Southampton: Hampshire v Warwickshire 141-1<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Trent Bridge: Notts 42-0 v Leicestershire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Taunton: Somerset 92-0 v Glamorgan 194<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The Oval: Surrey v Yorkshire 133-7<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Division Two<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Bristol: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/gloucestershireccc\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gloucestershire<\/a> 62-5 v Derbyshire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Canterbury: Kent 238 v Worcestershire 80-2<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Merchant Taylors School: Middlesex 139-3 v Lancashire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Wantage Road: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/northamptonshire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northamptonshire<\/a> v Durham 129-3<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9851798f08a39acbb0ec69&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9851798f08a39acbb0ec69&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; 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Time for me to write up for the paper, but do keep an eye on things for me BTL.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9849228f08a39acbb0ec16&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9849228f08a39acbb0ec16&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9849228f08a39acbb0ec16#block-6a9849228f08a39acbb0ec16\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9848578f08bf7c3abbe847\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Essex are working their way<\/strong> through Sussex in methodical order. Porter has three for 32 and I\u2019ve just learnt that he wasn\u2019t initially selected but was a late substitution into the team for Charlie Bennett who bowled three overs before limping off. Sussex 199-7, a valuable eighth wicket partnership between Goodman and Leaning has added 36.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9848578f08bf7c3abbe847&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9848578f08bf7c3abbe847&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9848578f08bf7c3abbe847#block-6a9848578f08bf7c3abbe847\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9846e68f08bf7c3abbe828\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Things are moving along<\/strong> at The Oval, not necessarily in Yorkshire\u2019s favour. Wharton (45) and Revis (40) were separated after a partnership of 89. Jonny, dear Jonny, didn\u2019t last long, directing a slip catch straight into Olly Pope\u2019s hands. Yorks 110-6.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9846e68f08bf7c3abbe828&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9846e68f08bf7c3abbe828&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9846e68f08bf7c3abbe828#block-6a9846e68f08bf7c3abbe828\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a9844ec8f08a39acbb0ebc1\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>A bit of news from<\/strong> Grace Road, Liam Trevaskis will leave the club at the end of the season. Best of luck to him. They\u2019re playing at Trent Bridge now, where Notts are 29-0 against Leicestershire.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9844ec8f08a39acbb0ebc1&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9844ec8f08a39acbb0ebc1&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9844ec8f08a39acbb0ebc1#block-6a9844ec8f08a39acbb0ebc1\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9842b48f0812bd8e2f4994\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>It looks damp at Taunton,<\/strong> and on my TV screen two tiny men in umpires coats are walking back to the pavilion. A good handful of stoical fans are visible in the stands. Glamorgan were all out for 194, three wickets for Pretorius, two each for Gregory, big Craig and Tom Lammonby.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9842b48f0812bd8e2f4994&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9842b48f0812bd8e2f4994&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9842b48f0812bd8e2f4994#block-6a9842b48f0812bd8e2f4994\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9841208f08a39acbb0eb89\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Gosh, Gloucestershire disintegrated like a wet<\/strong> paper bag while I was away \u2013 62 for five. A couple for Randell, a couple for Bashir, one for Aitchison. James Bracey surveys the burning deck in his well-used flame-proof boots.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9841208f08a39acbb0eb89&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9841208f08a39acbb0eb89&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9841208f08a39acbb0eb89#block-6a9841208f08a39acbb0eb89\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a98360e8f0812bd8e2f48c5\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">England&#8217;s squad for the third Test v Pakistan<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>At Edgbaston, beginning on 9 Sept:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">The squad is:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Joe Root (Yorkshire \u2013 Captain)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Jofra Archer (Sussex)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Gus Atkinson (Surrey)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Sonny Baker (Hampshire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Shoaib Bashir (Derbyshire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Harry Brook (Yorkshire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Sam Cook (Essex)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Jordan Cox (Essex)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Emilio Gay (Durham)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Dan Lawrence (Surrey)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Ollie Pope (Surrey)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Ollie Robinson (Sussex)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Jamie Smith (Surrey)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Josh Tongue (Nottinghamshire)<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a98360e8f0812bd8e2f48c5&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a98360e8f0812bd8e2f48c5&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a98360e8f0812bd8e2f48c5#block-6a98360e8f0812bd8e2f48c5\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a982a288f08bf7c3abbe66f\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Tea is approaching,<\/strong> at some of the grounds, though they\u2019re still off for rain and damp at Wantage Road (Durham 112-3); Trent Bridge (Notts 9-0) and Southampton (Warwicks 141-1, Yates and Mousley charging along). I\u2019ve got to disappear briefly to write a blob for the paper, but comments are still open of course.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a982a288f08bf7c3abbe66f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a982a288f08bf7c3abbe66f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a982a288f08bf7c3abbe66f#block-6a982a288f08bf7c3abbe66f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9828988f08bf7c3abbe665\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>There are a lots of slip catches about today,<\/strong> the next at Chelmsford where Charlie Tear (39) has nibbled at Jamie Porter and Simon Harmer collected in his huge paws. Sussex 110-4.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9828988f08bf7c3abbe665&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9828988f08bf7c3abbe665&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9828988f08bf7c3abbe665#block-6a9828988f08bf7c3abbe665\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a98267f8f0812bd8e2f47f9\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>The outfield still looks pretty<\/strong> parched at MTS and Jimmy A is having fun. He currently has 2-19, including Max Holden just sent on his way, beautifully bowled between a thrusting front pad and bat, dinking the bails out of their grooves. Middx 28-2 after chosing to bat.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a98267f8f0812bd8e2f47f9&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a98267f8f0812bd8e2f47f9&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a98267f8f0812bd8e2f47f9#block-6a98267f8f0812bd8e2f47f9\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-09-02T13:41:53.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 09:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">09.41 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a9824568f0812bd8e2f47d6\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>With soft hands and knocked-knees,<\/strong> Craig Overton holds on at slip after dropping one moments earlier (and in the last game), an away swinger from Lewis Gregory does the business. Dickson the man out, <strong>Glamorgan 125-6.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9824568f0812bd8e2f47d6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9824568f0812bd8e2f47d6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9824568f0812bd8e2f47d6#block-6a9824568f0812bd8e2f47d6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9822b98f0812bd8e2f479b\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Fifty and out for Ben<\/strong> Kellaway as Pretorius gets one to fly and Kellaway edges to first slip. Pretorius roars a juicy farewell. Glamorgan 123-5.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9822b98f0812bd8e2f479b&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9822b98f0812bd8e2f479b&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9822b98f0812bd8e2f479b#block-6a9822b98f0812bd8e2f479b\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a98220c8f08a39acbb0e9d5\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Middlesex chose to face Jimmy<\/strong> Anderson in the murk at MTS. They\u2019ve survived 1.3 overs, 11-0.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a98220c8f08a39acbb0e9d5&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a98220c8f08a39acbb0e9d5&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a98220c8f08a39acbb0e9d5#block-6a98220c8f08a39acbb0e9d5\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a9821148f08bf7c3abbe5d6\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Somerset\u2019s fielders are snug in c<\/strong>able-knits. Ben Kellaway has made yet another pretty 40 something, but he\u2019s lost partner Ingram for 13. Glamorgan 116-4.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9821148f08bf7c3abbe5d6&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9821148f08bf7c3abbe5d6&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9821148f08bf7c3abbe5d6#block-6a9821148f08bf7c3abbe5d6\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9820108f08a39acbb0e99c\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Michael Hussey turns down t<\/strong>he chance to coach England\u2019s batters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"6f539337-65bd-499e-9ce7-253a2cac1b9c\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-d9bay7\"><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;Michael Hussey rejects England Test role to sign part-time deal with Australia &quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;6f539337-65bd-499e-9ce7-253a2cac1b9c&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2026\/sep\/01\/michael-hussey-rejects-england-test-role-australia-deal-cricket&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-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9820108f08a39acbb0e99c&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9820108f08a39acbb0e99c&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9820108f08a39acbb0e99c#block-6a9820108f08a39acbb0e99c\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a981e518f08bf7c3abbe5a1\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Looks like a quite a peachy at The Oval for a rainy day,<\/strong> some gentle chatter meandering along on the stream. Yorkshire have recovered from 32-3, Revis looking quite perky. Time to watch some Somerset I think.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a981e518f08bf7c3abbe5a1&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a981e518f08bf7c3abbe5a1&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a981e518f08bf7c3abbe5a1#block-6a981e518f08bf7c3abbe5a1\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9819e28f08bf7c3abbe563\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Mousley and Yates<\/strong> are making brisk progress against Hampshire at Southampton, Warwicks 92-1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">At Hove, Dan Hughes has just been Snatered for 45, a first slip-second slip juggle between Walter and Harmer. <strong>Sussex 79-3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9819e28f08bf7c3abbe563&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9819e28f08bf7c3abbe563&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9819e28f08bf7c3abbe563#block-6a9819e28f08bf7c3abbe563\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9819518f0812bd8e2f46d1\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Worcestershire are chipping away<\/strong> at Kent, Northeast (43) and Muyeye (37) both out within three runs of each other. Bell-Drummond and Benjamin with the rebuild. Kent 111-4.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9819518f0812bd8e2f46d1&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9819518f0812bd8e2f46d1&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9819518f0812bd8e2f46d1#block-6a9819518f0812bd8e2f46d1\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9817d28f08bf7c3abbe536\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Action now everywhere except<\/strong> Merchant Taylor\u2019sSchool (where Josh Bohannon has been dropped by Lancs, and Jimmy Anderson returns); and Bristol, where bottom of the table Gloucestershire entertain Derbyshire.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9817d28f08bf7c3abbe536&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9817d28f08bf7c3abbe536&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9817d28f08bf7c3abbe536#block-6a9817d28f08bf7c3abbe536\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a9816328f08bf7c3abbe512\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Anything Rew can do<\/strong>\u2026. it was a fabulous flying catch by Ben Foakes off Dan Worrall to dismiss Will Luxton. A second for Worrall, one for Fisher.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9816328f08bf7c3abbe512&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9816328f08bf7c3abbe512&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9816328f08bf7c3abbe512#block-6a9816328f08bf7c3abbe512\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a98156f8f08bf7c3abbe50a\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>The juggernaut is turning.<\/strong> Yorkshire 1-3 after 15 balls.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a98156f8f08bf7c3abbe50a&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a98156f8f08bf7c3abbe50a&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; 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Durham 14-1.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9808138f08bf7c3abbe45f&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9808138f08bf7c3abbe45f&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9808138f08bf7c3abbe45f#block-6a9808138f08bf7c3abbe45f\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a9807b68f08a39acbb0e841\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Rain at Taunton<\/strong> and they take a slightly early lunch.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9807b68f08a39acbb0e841&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9807b68f08a39acbb0e841&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; 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Glamorgan 57-3.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9803558f08a39acbb0e81b&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9803558f08a39acbb0e81b&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9803558f08a39acbb0e81b#block-6a9803558f08a39acbb0e81b\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a9802918f0812bd8e2f45b4\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Durham reached 7-0<\/strong> before it started raining again.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a9802918f0812bd8e2f45b4&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a9802918f0812bd8e2f45b4&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a9802918f0812bd8e2f45b4#block-6a9802918f0812bd8e2f45b4\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a97ff188f08bf7c3abbe40a\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>With the news that Dan Moriarty<\/strong> has been released by Yorkshire, just thinking about the trajectory of other promising spinners in county cricket \u2013 Amar Virdi (who during Covid was involved in England training and reserve squads) was released by Surrey in November 2024 and the centrally contracted Shoaib Bashir went all round the houses on loan before signing with Derbyshire last winter. But Bess (Yorks), Leach (Somerset), LPW and Farhan Ahmed (Notts), Rehan Ahmed (Leics), the Parkinsons (Kent and Durham), Harmer (Essex) Carson (Sussex), and Kellaway (Glam) seem to be holding steady. 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Glamorgan 44-1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Oh dear, at Canterbury, Muyeye is dropped at second slip on 10. Bowler Waite stalks back to his mark, head down. Kent 50-2.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97fce68f08a39acbb0e7c9&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97fce68f08a39acbb0e7c9&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97fce68f08a39acbb0e7c9#block-6a97fce68f08a39acbb0e7c9\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-09-02T11:25:29.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 07:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">07.25 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a97fb3b8f0812bd8e2f4555\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Love this piece by Jim.<\/strong> I\u2019m old enough to remember Gooch\u2019s lbw Alderman period, the punchline to lots of jokes at the time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"218db392-6eb0-417b-a326-12ef471636d9\" data-spacefinder-role=\"inline\" data-spacefinder-type=\"model.dotcomrendering.pageElements.RichLinkBlockElement\" class=\"dcr-d9bay7\"><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;The Spin | Old master Gooch offers hope for modern great Root in battle against lbws&quot;,&quot;elementId&quot;:&quot;218db392-6eb0-417b-a326-12ef471636d9&quot;,&quot;role&quot;:&quot;inline&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/2026\/sep\/02\/graham-gooch-offers-hope-joe-root-battle-against-cricket-lbws&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-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97fb3b8f0812bd8e2f4555&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97fb3b8f0812bd8e2f4555&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; 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Warwickshire are 9-0 at Southampton; and Glamorgan, spearheaded by Crane and Tribe, have raced along to 31-0 against Somerset.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97f9b58f0812bd8e2f4553&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97f9b58f0812bd8e2f4553&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97f9b58f0812bd8e2f4553#block-6a97f9b58f0812bd8e2f4553\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a97f5a98f0812bd8e2f452d\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>A little shout out to <a href=\"https:\/\/hoveandaway.counterpress.media\/news\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hove and Away,<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hoveandaway.counterpress.media\/news\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a>the independent website covering Sussex cricket. The site is a treasure-trove of all things Sussex written by Bruce Talbot and Paul Weaver, two wise sages, and great journalists, who\u2019ve covered Sussex forever (and very helpful to me for a piece on Ollie Robinson yesterday). I\u2019ve just read there today that the Sussex chief exec Mark West is leaving at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Meanwhile Hughes and Tear have survived a couple more overs and Sussex have moved on to 17-2.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97f5a98f0812bd8e2f452d&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97f5a98f0812bd8e2f452d&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97f5a98f0812bd8e2f452d#block-6a97f5a98f0812bd8e2f452d\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a97f3bf8f0812bd8e2f4510\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Sam Cook<\/strong> is taking large chunks of Sussex for breakfast \u2013 Haines and Clark both out almost identically, nibbling into the gloves of Pepper. <strong>Sussex 7-2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97f3bf8f0812bd8e2f4510&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97f3bf8f0812bd8e2f4510&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97f3bf8f0812bd8e2f4510#block-6a97f3bf8f0812bd8e2f4510\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-73ci1u\"\/>\n<article id=\"block-6a97f1bc8f0812bd8e2f44ff\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Kent\u2019s start is on the crunchy<\/strong> side of autumn. 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Kent 18-2.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97f1bc8f0812bd8e2f44ff&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97f1bc8f0812bd8e2f44ff&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97f1bc8f0812bd8e2f44ff#block-6a97f1bc8f0812bd8e2f44ff\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a97efa28f08fad6f7abfa6d\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\"\/>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Rain at The Oval too,<\/strong> where my daughter is looking after my nephews and a couple of their friends. If you see an auburn haired young woman looking harassed, placate her with a mini roll. Auqib Nabi is Surrey\u2019s latest recruit.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97efa28f08fad6f7abfa6d&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97efa28f08fad6f7abfa6d&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97efa28f08fad6f7abfa6d#block-6a97efa28f08fad6f7abfa6d\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a97eecb8f08f08ddc702db1\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">11am start at Taunton<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>Weather permitting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97eecb8f08f08ddc702db1&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97eecb8f08f08ddc702db1&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97eecb8f08f08ddc702db1#block-6a97eecb8f08f08ddc702db1\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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-6a97ebdf8f08b75e8aebd4c1\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Hampshire statement &#8211; &#8220;Kuggeleijn will not represent the club&#8221;<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><strong>\u201cHaving reflected and listened<\/strong> to feedback from our staff and supporters. Hampshire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/cricket\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cricket<\/a> can confirm that Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the Club.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cWe value the passion of our fanbase and thank everyone who took the time to share their views.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cOur focus now turns to supporting the team through the final four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/county-championship\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" data-component=\"auto-linked-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County Championship<\/a> fixtures of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">\u201cWe encourage everyone to unite behind the team as we enter a crucial stage of the campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utilitabowl.com\/cricket\/news\/club-statement-scott-kuggeleijn\/\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See the statement here on Hampshire\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97ebdf8f08b75e8aebd4c1&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97ebdf8f08b75e8aebd4c1&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; 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Kuggelijn, a fast bowling allrounder who has played 23 times for New Zealand, was put on trial for rape in 2016 and, after a hung jury, again in 2017. He was found not guilty, but some of his own evidence in court was very disturbing. You can read a little about it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auckland.ac.nz\/en\/news\/2019\/02\/21\/crickets-silent-message-to-nz-women.html\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">Kuggelijn has also played for Dubai Capitals, who are owned by the same GMR group who own Hampshire.<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97e2848f08fad6f7abfa09&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97e2848f08fad6f7abfa09&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \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= Hampshire make U-turn over Kuggeleijn signing after fan backlash: county cricket, day one \u2013 live&amp;body=https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live?CMP=share_btn_url&amp;page=with%3Ablock-6a97e2848f08fad6f7abfa09#block-6a97e2848f08fad6f7abfa09\" type=\"button\" class=\"dcr-10ju04u\">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><\/p>\n<p>Updated at\u00a0<time datetime=\"2026-09-02T09:41:57.000Z\" data-locale=\"en-us\" title=\"Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 05:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time\">05.41 EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"block-6a97e1f28f08b75e8aebd474\" class=\"block dcr-wo4zmo\">\n<header class=\"dcr-dm96fu\">\n<h2 class=\"dcr-1pxv6ha\">Division Two table<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">1 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/durham\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Durham<\/a> 191<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">2 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/kent\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kent<\/a> 151<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">3 Northants 151<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/worcestershire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worcestershire<\/a> 127<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">5 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/middlesex\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middlesex<\/a> 113<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">6 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/derbyshire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Derbyshire<\/a> 110<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/lancashire\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lancashire<\/a> 94<\/p>\n<p class=\"dcr-1s160rg\">8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/sport\/gloucestershireccc\" data-link-name=\"in body link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gloucestershire<\/a> 44<\/p>\n<footer class=\"dcr-i9zbi8\"><gu-island name=\"ShareButton\" priority=\"feature\" deferuntil=\"visible\" props=\"{&quot;size&quot;:&quot;xsmall&quot;,&quot;pageId&quot;:&quot;sport\/live\/2026\/sep\/02\/somerset-v-glamorgan-notts-v-leicestershire-and-more-county-cricket-day-one-live&quot;,&quot;hash&quot;:&quot;block-6a97e1f28f08b75e8aebd474&quot;,&quot;queryParams&quot;:{&quot;page&quot;:&quot;with:block-6a97e1f28f08b75e8aebd474&quot;},&quot;webTitle&quot;:&quot; 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