Rain stops play at Trent Bridgepublished at 13:10 BST 24 September

13:10 BST 24 September

Notts v Warwicks 70-1

Another light shower so the square is covered for the time being.

Probably a short delay.

There is little riding on this match for Leicestershire, who have already won the Division Two Championship with time to spare.

But there is plenty of pride at stake for both teams, especially for a young Northants XI with two players on debut, plus Ben Whitehouse and Nirvan Ramesh - who made their own debuts earlier this month.

Jonny Tattersall (on Leicestershire debut) will face the first ball of the session, bowled by Ramesh.

He's on six. Stephen Eskinazi is 10 not out.

Every year we like to give you the chance to be a selector and nominate your County Championship team of the season.

In 2024, the XI chosen by users was: Rory Burns (Surrey), Alex Davies (Warwickshire), Colin Ingram (Glamorgan), David Bedingham (Durham), Jordan Cox (Essex), James Bracey (Gloucestershire), Liam Dawson (Hampshire), Jack Carson (Sussex), Dan Worrall (Surrey), Jamie Porter (Essex), Ben Coad (Yorkshire).

Who do you think should be in this year's side? You will find a long list of names by going to our voting module here.

Voting closes at 12:00 BST on Friday 26 September and we hope to be able to telly you who is in the XI chosen by you before the end of the final round of Championship games, which begin today.

Adam Lanigan
BBC Sport reporter at Headingley

After deciding to bat first, Durham will not be overly pleased with how their morning has gone as they have crawled to 63-3 at just above two runs an over.

News of Hampshire being halfway through Surrey's batting down at Utilita Bowl will not improve the mood, either.

While we now know, with 100% certainty, that the team finishing ninth this season will definitely be relegated to Division Two, the spot currently occupied by the north east county.

Three reasons for Durham to not enjoy their lunch.

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And here's a closer view of the duo watching their Durham team-mates this morning, sitting on the Dickie Bird Players' Balcony at Headingley.

They will hope to inspire their side to steer away clear of the relegation trap door.

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A welcome sight for all cricket fans this lunchtime at Headingley.

The guy in a dark t-shirt and light shorts, dressed as if on holiday, is none other than England captain Ben Stokes as he continues his recovery from the shoulder injury that ruled him out of the fifth Test with India at Kia Oval.

He has been practising his bowling on one of the far strips along with Durham and England team-mate Brydon Carse, who has not played since the fourth Test with India at the end of July.

Carse was taken out of The Hundred and has not played any limited-overs cricket to 'manage his workload'.

And the good news is that they have both been bowling at a decent lick at a single stump.

The Ashes begins on 21 November with that first Test in Perth, a mere 58 days away.

Anthony Gibson
BBC Radio Somerset

It has been quite a morning for Somerset's young left-hander, Josh Thomas.

Making his first start in first class cricket, having been drafted in as a concussion substitute for Tom Abell in last week's Hampshire match, he has taken an under-strength Essex attack for 71 runs, his powerful, clean hitting bringing him 11 fours and a six in just 92 balls.

After the early loss of Archie Vaughan, Tom Lammonby has provided stylish support in a second wicket partnership so far worth 91, on what looks like a good batting pitch.

Thomas did enjoy one slice of luck, being put down at slip by Dean Elgar off Noah Thain, but for the most part, he has looked confident and assured.

We told you a little earlier on that the County Championship is to remain a two-division structure of 14 matches per team after a vote rejected proposed changes.

Counties had been asked to choose between the status quo and a new system of a 12-team top flight, six in the bottom tier, with each team playing 13 matches.

Among a number of proposals put forward was reducing the number of first-class matches to 12, which was favoured by the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA) which has released a statement expressing its disappointment at the decision.

"The outcome of the men's domestic structure review fails to support the demands put on elite professional cricketers," chief executive Daryl Mitchell said.

"The decision makers have failed to ensure our premiere red-ball competition remains a standout in world cricket by evolving, not just to meet the needs of modern professionals, but to provide a product that captures the imagination for all.

"We now need to ensure the best possible schedule can be created in a structure that remains not fit for purpose."

You can read the full article here.

Very much the visitors' morning despite them getting the best of conditions after winning the toss.

Ollie Robinson was virtually unplayable early with only Daniel Lategan showing the right blend of aggression and caution to counter.

He finished the first session with a five-for (5-49) with Jaydev Unadkat taking the spare wicket.

For Worcs, Lategan, Gareth Roderick and Matthew Waite (19no) all took boundaries when they could but it was hard going for the rest.

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Division One

Chelmsford: Essex v Somerset 111-1

Utilita Bowl: Hampshire v Surrey 79-5

Trent Bridge: Notts v Warwickshire 70-1

Worcester: Worcs 91-6 v Sussex

Headingley: Yorkshire v Durham 63-3

Division Two

Cardiff: Glamorgan 114-6 v Lancashire

Canterbury: Kent v Derbyshire 108-1

Lord's: Middlesex 131-2 v Glos

Northampton: Northants v Leicestershire 122-4

Probably honours not far off even in Leeds on a late season wicket as the teams leave the field.

Yes Durham have lost three wickets with the top three gone but the bowlers always looked in the game early and the damage could have been worse.

David Bedingham and Will Rhodes have steadied the ship somewhat with a 12 run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Quite the fightback for the hosts, who conceded 70 inside the first 12 overs this morning.

But in truth they had a bit of help, despite some guileful bowling from spinner Nirvan Ramesh to remove Lewis Hill cheaply.

Rishi Patel will be disappointed with his dismissal, top edging a pull shot from outside his off stump facing George Scrimshaw (2-34).

The innings resumes with Stephen Eskinazi on 10 and Jonny Tattersall on a Leicestershire debut with six.

And that is not quite what Surrey were hoping for when they elected to bat at the toss.

Trailing Notts by 14 points at the start of the day and neeing every single point to go their way, they are in bother against a Hampshire side scrapping at the other end of the table.

Two wickets for Kyle Abbott and two for James Fuller have been garnished with a key wicket for Washington Sundar who removed the well-set Ollie Skyes.

Much to ponder for Surrey as Hampshire pay tribute to their outgoing coaching team led by Adi Birrell on the boundary edge.

Warwickshire have battled through a tough opening session with movement and accuracy from the Notts opening bowlers in particular, Mo Abbas and Brett Hutton.

Will Young survives when he was so nearly bowled by a ball that rolled back towards his stumps on 37.

Rob Yates has 31.

Dave Bracegirdle
BBC Radio Nottingham commentator

The morning session has flown by.

Warwickshire's Will Young and Rob Yates have really started to blossom after the early loss of Alex Davies.

Tom Lammonby is nearly flummoxed by a ball from Doug Bracewell that bounced more than expected and is nearly lofted for a catch into the off side.

Fortunately there was no short cover.

Josh Thomas is forward to defend against left arm spinner Simon Harmer.

Single off the second ball round the corner.

The fourth ball is full, wide and stroked through cover for four.

He sees out the over and a very satisfying session of play for Somerset.

Just the one wicket for Notts this morning but they won't mind that given the struggles of their closest competitors at Southampton.

Will Young leaves Dillon Pennington outside off stump and is very nearly gets bowled by the next ball, which he has to kick away to prevent it rolling onto the stumps after he jabbed the ball down.

Good footy skills there.

Amelia Clark
BBC Radio Solent commentator

Absolutely brilliant from Washington Sundar.

A bit of extra bounce and he's castled Sykes.

Tom Lammonby takes Somerset to the innings 100 with four runs driven neatly through cover off the bowling of Doug Bracewell in the 27th over.

Very good progress for the visitors this morning after the early loss of Archie Vaughan.