Duo share opening stand worth 114 after Abbott’s 4 for 16 keeps hosts in check
Northants secure return for Matthew Breetzke in Championship and Blast
England had reduced Sri Lanka to 37 for 4 after winning the toss before the visiting captain’s 70 not out
Worcestershire loanee Bashir equals most expensive over in English first-class cricket
Brandon Mavuta and Wessly Madhevere return to the side after completing their suspensions for drug use
Fast bowler makes rapid 74 to rescue Notts from early strife against Somerset
Threat of a big deficit looms for Bangladesh despite Mominul, Taijul’s unbeaten 89-run stand
“It is important to give players freedom – that’s what I believe in – and not have a relationship of a head coach and a player”
Caoimhe Bray and Sophie Ecclestone play important roles with the ball