Cricket

Worcestershire old boys increase threat of relegation as title-chasers take charge

Jewell, Came make half-centuries, but Olly Stone goes wicketless at start of loan spell

Jack Carson claims three, but late loss of wickets leave hosts with work to do

Fifties for Ben Charlesworth, Miles Hammond and James Bracey cement strong position against weakened hosts

Ed Barnard battles back for Warwickshire but hosts edge opening day at The Oval

Selectors name 14-man squad for three matches on September 17, 19 and 21

Somerset opener peels off boundaries during century stand with James Rew

Lees makes 94 before Porter's three-wicket burst redresses the balance in evening session

Cooke makes 84 in key stand as Northants are made to work for wickets at Wantage Road

Afghanistan will be particularly concerned by the form of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who endured a rough week in the recently-concluded tri-series