Somerset beat Hampshire to stay top, Warwickshire v Essex and more: county cricket – live

Updates from final day of the latest round of matches Sign up to The Spin | Email Tanya or comment BTLThree in the over for Barker! Charlie Allison, bowled by one that may have kept a bit low. Essex 16 for three...​Early wickets in sunny Brumbados, Keith Barker striking first ball from the Pavilion End as Dean Elgar is trapped lbw offering no shot. In comes Tall Paul to join Sam Cook, who spared him the hassle last night but has since squirted Barker’s third ball of the day to cover. That’s Barker’s 700th career wicket across formats. Essex 16 for two (need another 190) and an inauspicious start. Continue reading...