Summary

  • England's Craig Overton takes 7-57 for Somerset against Essex

  • But Shane Snater claims 6-36 as Somerset are bowled out for 154

  • Ollie Pope makes 127 as Surrey total 467 against Hampshire

  • Harry Brook hits 101 as Yorkshire build lead against Gloucestershire

  • Lancashire pile up 506 against Kent with Phil Salt out for 97 on debut

  • Shan Masood out for 239 for Derbyshire against Sussex in Div Two

  • Glamorgan tail-enders frustrate Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge

  • David Bedingham makes 191 for Durham before Leicestershire fight back

Live Reporting

Paul Grunill, Joe Rindl and Ffion Wynne

  1. Steketee impressed by Essex strength

    Somerset 109 v Essex 109-2 (Play resumes 11:00)

    Mark SteketeeRex Features

    Australian fast bowler Mark Steketee believes Essex's strength in depth will stand them in good stead as they look to challenge for the title this season.

    The 28-year-old took 3-47 as they bowled out Somerset on day one at Taunton in the second game of his six-match deal with the club.

    "They've got a very strong squad, it's not just the 11 guys that are out on the field. Jamie Porter's missed out (on this game) and he's a class player and there are some class players that can come in if injuries happen," he told BBC Essex.

    "It takes a squad effort to win any tournament and I'm sure they'll be tested."

  2. Who should replace Root?

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    Fitch: Root going causes more issues than it solves. Who next? Don't think Stokes wants it and he already has enough on his plate. Is there anyone else in the team who has even cemented a place in the side? I don’t think there’s anyone not droppable.

    Robin Johnson: Before everyone lays into Root, let's take a moment to appreciate his unbelievably good batting recently. New captain has to be from ‘the outside’ though. Things need shaking up. Therefore - only one candidate, Tom Abell.

  3. Weather outlook

    Looks like we should be in for a full day's play today. Here's a helpful graphic from BBC Weather to enhance the forecast.

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  4. How things stand

    After first day's play

    Division One:

    Bristol: Gloucestershire 227 v Yorkshire 37-0 - Yorkshire won toss and elected to bowl

    Canterbury: Kent v Lancashire 344-4 - Lancashire won toss and elected to bat

    Taunton: Somerset 109 v Essex 109-2 - Essex won toss and elected to bowl

    The Oval: Surrey 312-3 v Hampshire - Hampshire won toss and elected to bowl

    Division Two:

    Derby: Derbyshire 327-2 v Sussex - Derbyshire won toss and elected to bat

    Chester-le-Street: Durham 227-3 v Leicestershire - Leicestershire won toss and elected to bowl

    Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire 302 v Glamorgan 33-0 - Glamorgan won toss and elected to bowl

    And to see those scores in more detail, visit our scorecards page.

  5. Get Involved

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    So, it's going to be a text commentary with a difference today as we bring you reaction to Joe Root's resignation as England captain, as well as providing the usual as-it-happens coverage of the County Championship.

    We want to hear your views, so send us a text or tweet us at #bbccricket about the Root situation, who you think England's next skipper should be, and also any thoughts on your county's performance as day two of the latest games progresses.

  6. Good morning
    Breaking

    So there we were quietly preparing for a day of County Championship action - and then this happened.

    Root steps down as England Test captain

    Joe Root steps down as England Test captain, citing the "toll" and "impact" the role has had on him.

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