#county-championship

#county-championship

Henry Brookes suffered a hamstring injury while bowling in Gloucestershire's 10-wicket win over Derbyshire, leading to his return to Middlesex for rehabilitation.

"We spoke a lot about using the loan market to supplement the bowlers we already have and help us through a busy Championship period," Gloucestershire director of cricket Jon Lewis said.

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

Bell insists that time batting against the red ball is still fundamental to the modern player. He emphasizes the value of scoring runs in first-class cricket and how it sets you up, learning how to bat, how to build hundreds, and how to stay out there for multiple sessions.

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

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

Jonny Bairstow completed a punchy 72 off 90 balls, leading Yorkshire to 376-5 at Scarborough against Surrey before rain ended play prematurely.

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