Glamorgan had a lot of joy in that session, Timm van der Gugten's 2-13 leading the way in what have been favourable bowling conditions at Hove.

Travis Head's 37 off 50 balls is keeping Sussex's innings together, with the hosts having chosen to bat first.

Colin de Grandhomme drives through point for two and then takes a sharpish single to mid-off as the Hampshire total reaches 200. That is tea - de Grandhomme is 33 not out and Lewis McManus has 16. Together, they have added 45 in 13 and a bit overs since Ian Holland's dismissal.

Sixteen-year-old Danial Ibrahim is at the crease for Sussex, with captain Ben Brown caught behind for 22.

The teenager scored a 50 at Headingley last month - if he were to repeat that feat in these circumstances, I think we could say he certainly has the temperament for a big future in the game.

Just a single by Colin de Grandhomme in the latest Amar Virdi over. One more to come before tea at the Ageas Bowl. Will Hampshire secure a batting point before the interval?

After a two-hour rain delay they're back up and running at Taunton, with Leicestershire desperate for a breakthrough.

The sky is blue and clouds not so threatening, so with any luck they'll get a clear run until close of play - with 39.5 overs to be bowled.

Devon Conway (63 not out) and Steve Davies (61 not out) will hope to get back into their rhythm.

Spinner Amar Virdi begins his second spell for Surrey and there's a reverse sweep by Lewis McManus. He times it well and it runs away for four. This is developing into a useful stand following the loss of Ian Holland for 58.

Travis Head is scoring well for Sussex as he looks to lead their recovery.

The Australia batsman is 32 not out from 45 balls, with home skipper Ben Brown (13 not out) also getting himself in.

It's a bit brighter now at Hove, which may be helping batting conditions.

Colin de Grandhomme drives Jordan Clark for four, but he is fortunate to survive the final delivery of the over. It is banged in short, he can't get over it and the ball loops into a gap. They take two runs and de Grandhomme progresses to 27 not out.

Wayne Parnell opens the bowling after tea for Northants, who will be keen to wrap up the Yorkshire innings - certainly by the close of play.

But George Hill (71 not out), in particular, is proving a tough nut to crack.

There are 38 more overs to be bowled.

Ryan Patel again and Colin de Grandhomme lifts the ball over mid-on for four. In case you were wondering, New Zealand's Kyle Jamieson is not on the field for Surrey, having bowled six overs this morning. No news of what the problem is at the moment.

It's good news from Taunton, where the pitch has passed an inspection and play is set to re-start at 16:20 BST.

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16:07 BST 4 July 2021

Notts v Derbyshire 74-3 - rain stopped play

The planned inspection at 16:05 was cancelled after rain returned. Very frustrating. The umpires now hope to take a look at 16:40.

Ryan Patel is now turning his arm over for Surrey and was unlucky when Colin de Grandhomme edged through where second slip could have been for four. The New Zealander has 16 and Lewis McManus is on five.

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It's another session to Northants as they reach tea having taken a further four Yorkshire wickets.

However George Hill is still there for the visitors on 71 - you'd think his presence will be crucial if they're to post a reasonable score.

A tricky afternoon for Sussex isn't getting any easier.

Oli Carter is given out lbw to James Weighell for three - the ball might've been sneaking down the leg side but the umpire didn't hesitate in raising his finger.

Now captain Ben Brown - whose decision it was to bat - will get first-hand experience of the conditions at Hove.

Just a reminder that Warwickshire will bat first in this game. Ben Stokes is in the Durham side - his first Championship appearance for three years.

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The Somerset faithful have been waiting patiently since a heavy shower sent the players scurrying from the field shortly after 14:00 and their dedication should receive its due reward, with an early tea taken, an inspection planned for 15:50 and every chance of a re-start at 16:00, or soon after.

In the 12-and-a-half overs that were possible since lunch, Devon Conway and Steve Davies took their opening partnership on to 134 - and that after Somerset were put in.

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The wait continues. An early tea is being taken and the umpires plan to inspect at 16:05 BST. Matt Critchley (22) and Leus du Plooy (20) are the not out Derbyshire batsmen.