Cricket News

A round-up from the latest Championship matches where rain wiped out play across most of the country

Somerset fought back well on the second day against Nottinghamshire, with their lower order batting well to boost the total very usefully, and then seizing two of the home side's wickets before the close

Nottinghamshire's opening bowlers enjoyed what little cricket was available on the first day against Somerset at Trent Bridge, cutting deep into the visitors' lineup. Darren Pattinson, though rather expensive, was the bowler of the day with three wickets