Warwickshire were given the fright of their lives, as Bedfordshire pushed them every step of the way at Luton

The end, when it came, was clinical, as Stuart MacGill clattered through the West Indian tail to secure Australia's third victory of the series, and keep alive their hopes of a first series whitewash in the Caribbean

On a pitch that might have been lifted directly from the SnooziSleep beds emporium, West Indies waded through 87 powder-puff overs to keep alive their hopes of avoiding a series whitewash

It's not often that Australia's bowling attack is made to work for its wickets, but today, on a pitch that Steve Waugh described as the slowest of his career, they were forced to graft every step of the way

Like a pinch of salt in a culinary masterpiece, Steve Waugh's grit is used sparingly by the Australians these days

Essex won the toss, batted first and were skittled for 188, as Leicestershire took firm control of proceedings at Chelmsford

In the maroon corner, the man with centuries in each of his last five home Tests against Australia

Kent v Leicestershire, Canterbury Scorecard Paul Nixon added another half-century to his first-innings 113 not out, as Kent were reminded of exactly what they will be missing this season

Nasser Hussain would sympathise

Glamorgan have been shorn of half their seam attack for their second match of the championship, and with Michael Kasprowicz ruled out, they have opted for two spinners