Oliver Hannon-Dalby completes the over left unfinished after Nick Browne's dismissal for a duck last evening. Essex skipper Tom Westley takes strike and plays out a wicket maiden.

BBC radio commentators report chilly weather at a number of grounds, but all nine matches are away on time.

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Essex face an uphill battle to avoid defeat by champions Warwickshire with Dan Lawrence unlikely to bat because of injury.

The England batter pulled a hamstring while fielding and head coach Anthony McGrath said: "We haven't been able to get him a scan because the hospitals are very busy so won't find out the severity until we get confirmation from the specialist."

Warwickshire were able to draft in Craig Miles after Liam Norwell was hit on the helmet, but the replacement rule does not apply for other injuries.

Essex need another 217 to make Warwickshire bat again.

We mentioned earlier that as well as being St George's Day, it's the birthday of Shakespeare and Prince Louis.

It is also Record Store Day. Not sure what's on offer this year, but we've just been listening to I Roy's 'Tribute to Michael Holding'.

#reggaetastic

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Wicketkeeper John Simpson is looking for Middlesex to finish the job today after his unbeaten century put them in command against Glamorgan.

The Welsh county - who beat Notts at Trent Bridge last week - need another 110 to avoid an innings defeat with only four wickets remaining.

Simpson made 104 not out and told BBC Radio London: "We're in a pretty strong position and I don't think we could have had two better days.

"It is tricky conditions but the boys down the lower end batted beautifully and to get that lead was pretty special."

All nine games continue into day three and our BBC 5 Live Sport Extra and local radio commentary teams are in place to bring you their unmatched ball-by-ball coverage. Choose a stream from the top of the page and we'll provide regular text updates on what is happening elsewhere.

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We haven't had any rain interruptions over the first two days and it looks like we should be in luck again. For more localised information, use the search box on the BBC Weather site.

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Somerset's Peter Siddle believes the first hour will be crucial to their chances of victory over Surrey at the Oval.

Beaten in three days in their first two games, the Cider Boys are looking for a positive result to kickstart their Championship challenge.

Siddle has taken 2-23 so far in his 200th first-class game, including the wicket of Ben Foakes of 63 after the England keeper was dropped on two.

"The only disappointment for us was letting Foakes off early in his innings," the Australian said. "All our bowlers gave it a good crack and there's a bit in it for us."

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Lancashire batter Josh Bohannon believes hard work done in the winter is paying off after making an unbeaten 142 on day two at Old Trafford.

Bohannon scored 853 Championship runs last summer at an average of 53, earning him a chance with the England Lions squad.

"What I took from being with the England Lions was the intensity of the environment - everything they do on and off the field was something that I really enjoyed," he said.

"One of the things I've learnt to do is to bat a long time...and to come out and do that is a massive reward for myself."

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Notts opener Ben Slater believes Lyndon James' maiden hundred will be the "first of many" after the pair shared an unbroken stand of 216 on day two at the Riverside.

They beat the previous Notts record for a third-wicket partnership against Durham - 195 by Ben Duckett and Joe Clarke in 2020.

James will resume on 105 not out and Slater, who has 164, said: "We're buzzing for Lyndon to get his first first-class century. It was special to be at the other end to witness that."

Division One

Kent 305 v Hampshire 337-4

Hampshire lead by 32 with 6 wickets standing

Lancashire 289-3 v Gloucestershire 252

Lancashire lead by 37 with 7 wickets standing

Northamptonshire 204 v Yorkshire 296 & 85-1

Yorkshire lead by 177 with 9 wickets standing

Surrey 204-5 v Somerset 337

Surrey trail by 133 with 5 wickets standing

Warwickshire 385 v Essex 168 & 0-1

Essex trail by 217 with 9 wickets standing

Division Two

Durham 230 v Nottinghamshire 371-3

Notts lead by 141 with 7 wickets standing

Glamorgan 122 & 104-6 v Middlesex 336

Glamorgan trail by 110 with 4 wickets standing

Leicestershire 213 v Derbyshire 437-4

Derbyshire lead by 224 with 6 wickets standing

Worcestershire 491 v Sussex 169-5

Sussex trail by 322 with 5 wickets standing

As well as St George's Day, it's also a shared birthday for William Shakespeare and Prince Louis - and isn't it great to see the latter with a cricket ball in his hand in photos taken by his mum, the Duchess of Cambridge (you can see the pics here).

We do not know whether any photos exist of the Bard of Avon holding a cricket ball - but no doubt he's happy with the position Warwickshire are in against Essex.

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It's St George's Day - but will it be a good one for the five Georges taking part in the current round of Championship games?

Yorkshire's George Hill resumes on three not out for Yorkshire against Northamptonshire, but Lancashire's George Balderson will start the day in the dressing room after being dismissed for five by Gloucestershire.

George Drissell bowled 21 overs without taking a wicket against Notts yesterday, Leicestershire's George Rhodes spent a tough day in the field and George Burrows of Sussex is waiting to bat as they try to avoid the follow-on at Worcester.

Welcome to our coverage of day three. Play starts at 11:00.