A FINE innings from Ethan Brookes proved in vain as Worcestershire CCC suffered a narrow 28-run defeat at Essex in the County Championship.

Rothesay County Championship Division One, Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton (day three) Worcestershire 154 ... D'Oliveira made 71 not out and Kashif Ali 51. Jack Leach claimed 3-69.

Jamie Porter takes three wickets for Essex against Worcestershire as they aim to win their first County Championship match of ...

Over 27: 12 runs. Bowler: Jamie Atkins. Worcestershire: 194/2 (rr 7.28) 26.4 SIX! Jamie Atkins to Kashif Ali. No movement length ball, off stump on the back foot driving well timed for 6 runs 26.3 ...

Kashif Ali, the Pakistan Test seamer, and South African fast bowler Keith Dudgeon have agreed terms for short-term deals at Kent, to cover for Wes Agar's absence on domestic duty in Australia.

Brett D'Oliveira put on 158 with Adam Hose for Worcestershire's fifth wicket ... while Brett D'Oliveira made 71 not out and Kashif Ali 51. Jack Leach claimed 3-69. A day of cloudless skies began ...

Jamie Porter struck three significant blows to carry Essex to the precipice of their first County Championship win of the season against Worcestershire ... followed. Kashif Ali and Adam Hose ...

Left-arm orthodox stock length ball, outside off on the front foot driving well timed to cover for no run, fielded by Kashif Ali 15.5 FOUR! Josh Baker to Kai Smith. Left-arm orthodox stock length ...