Cricket

In the 13-overs-a-side clash, Qalandars piled up 185 for 5 and then restricted Sultans to 165 for 5

Unbroken stand worth 152 lifts Essex, who also became the first county to substitute a player for injury

Somerset's middle-order pairing to the rescue again on dank opening day

Skipper underpins solid batting effort with support from James Cracknell

Allrounder's hundred, with fifties from Reece, Jewell and Came, sets seal on hosts' day

Early life proves costly for newly-promoted Leicestershire at Grace Road

Warwickshire lose grip after six early wickets in season opener at Edgbaston

MI look overwhelming favourites given their record against DC, but expect a close contest

Essex skipper substituted under trial ruling, but like-for-like replacement won't be permitted to bowl

GT play their first home game of the season, facing some pressure over their old-school batting approach