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Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from the first day of the 2024 County Championship season.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is disappointed his spell at Lancashire this summer will be shortened to manage his workload.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is disappointed his spell at Lancashire this summer will be shortened to manage his workload.

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is disappointed his spell at Lancashire this summer will be shortened to manage his workload.

Somerset all-rounder Tom Abell is expected to be out for a number of weeks after tearing his hamstring during a pre-season match.

Warwickshire host Worcestershire in what looks likely to be a weather-hit County Championship season opener at Edgbaston.

South African all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel is to join Kent after Xavier Bartlett's deal falls through.

South African all-rounder Beyers Swanepoel is to join Kent after Xavier Bartlett's deal falls through.

Wiese tells us that the bubble may soon burst with the volume of franchise cricket.

With the new County Championship season starting on Friday, can anyone prevent Surrey winning a third straight title?

With the new County Championship season starting on Friday, can anyone prevent Surrey winning a third straight title?

With the new County Championship season starting on Friday, can anyone prevent Surrey winning a third straight title?

All-rounder Samit Patel wants to help bring greater belief to Derbyshire and promises an aggressive brand of cricket.

All-rounder Samit Patel wants to help bring greater belief to Derbyshire and promises an aggressive brand of cricket.

All-rounder Samit Patel wants to help bring greater belief to Derbyshire and promises an aggressive brand of cricket.

Head coach Peter Moores says Nottinghamshire are better prepared after a "shock" return to Division One last season.

Head coach Peter Moores says Nottinghamshire are better prepared after a "shock" return to Division One last season.

Tammy Beaumont scores 81 to set England on their way to a series-clinching 56-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day international in Hamilton.

Tammy Beaumont scores 81 to set England on their way to a series-clinching 56-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day international in Hamilton.

Tammy Beaumont scores 81 to set England on their way to a series-clinching 56-run win over New Zealand in the second one-day international in Hamilton.