Hampshire v Somerset, Warwickshire v Essex, and more: county cricket day one – live

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Weatherwatch

Brrrr. Damp and chilly here in Manchester. The Met Office says:

A band of rain will gradually move eastwards across the UK today, although not reaching the southeast until evening. Largely dry, bright and warm ahead of the rain, with blustery and occasionally heavy showers following.

Gary Naylor’s talking points.

Fixtures

DIVISION ONE

Southampton: Hampshire v Somerset

Edgbaston: Warwickshire v Essex

DIVISION TWO

Bristol: Gloucestershire v Lancashire

Northampton: Northants v Middlesex

Preamble

Good morning! We’re already rolling through the the weeks, picking up pace as the spring starts to blossom. Just four rounds this week – for reasons I can’t explain – but we’ll be able to keep a close eye on events at the RoseBowl, Edgbaston, Bristol and Northampton. Pull up a chair and join us, play starts at 11am BST.