County Cricket

A special mention for Ben Coad who passed 300 First Class wickets yesterday. Operating at the high 70's to low 80's he is up there as one of the best new ball bowlers in County Cricket. Predominantly a seam bowler he constantly tests batsmen with his skill, subtlety & accuracy.

Glamorgan and Gloucestershire have opted for some last match fun and games .

A double forfeiture of innings has left Gloucestershire chasing 382 to win.

With Middlesex only gaining one batting bonus point, Yorkshire have a chance of securing promotion this evening if they can reach 350.

Lancashire are relegated to division two after being bowled out for 177 at New Road. Notts and Warwickshire have escaped the drop.

YORKSHIRE PROMOTED - Back where we belong IMHO. Bigger challenges ahead. But first now the pressure's off, although it was a formality, push on tomorrow, weather permitting & finish the season off in style with a win. It wont be easy the pitch is playing well. which has been an issue for a number of years.

Commiserations to my Lancashire friends, I know they are the old enemy, but that will be 3 years without a Roses match in the Championship, always the highlight of any season. Hopefully Yorkshire can stay up & be joined by Lancs in 2025..