Durham 198 (Borthwick 103, Shantry 4-39, Leach 4-77) and 318 for 4 (Collingwood 127, Richardson 66*, Jennings 61) beat Worcestershire 323 (Fell 78, Cox 67, Coughlin 4-70) and 192 (Leach 76, Hastings 7-60) by six wickets at New Road Durham go top after turning a 125 run first innings deficit into a victory
Leicestershire beat Essex by six wickets at Chelmsford Leicestershire 280 (Robson 120) and 163 for 4 (Robson 71) - Essex 166 (Raine 5-48) and 276 (Westley 97, ten Doeschate 77, McKay 5-71) Nine-hundred and ninety-two days have elapsed since Leicestershire last recorded a victory in the County Championship. On September 14, 2012, they squeaked over the line by two wickets against Gloucestershire at Grace Road, but since that date they had lost 21 of their 37 matches, six by an innings, a further five by nine wickets or more
Nottinghamshire beat Sussex by 159 runs at Trent Bridge Nottinghamshire 255 (Wood 100, Gidman 57, Magoffin 6-109) and 243 (Patel 100, Wood 53, Magoffin 6-50) - Sussex 189 (Cachopa 54, Ball 6-49) and 150 (Gurney 5-43, Ball 3-18)
Somerset and England wicketkeeper-batsman Craig Kieswetter has announced his immediate retirement from cricket because of an eye injury. Kieswetter broke his nose and damaged his eye socket and cheekbone while batting against Northants last July.
Yorkshire beat Middlesex by four wickets at Headingley Yorkshire 229 (Bairstow 125, Roland-Jones 4-78) and 215 for 6 (Lyth 67) - Middlesex 212 (Compton 70, Brooks 5-44) and 229 (Franklin 55*, Rhodes 3-42)
Durham beat Somerset by 120 runs at Chester-le-Street Durham 189 (Overton 4-40) and 314 (Hastings 79) - Somerset 225 (Myburgh 61, Rushworth 4-54) and 158 (Coughlin 4-10) Durham top of Div 1
Hampshire beat Sussex by six wickets at Hove Hampshire 392 (Wheater 111, Berg 99, Vince 76) and 126 for 4 (Terry 62*) - Sussex 251 and 266 (Wright 84, Edwards 5-58) Hampshire's first win of the season takes them off the bottom
Derbyshire beat Kent by 6 wickets at Canterbury Derbyshire 86 (Palladino 27, Thomas 3-31) and 232-2 (Hughes 94, Godleman 82*) - Kent 205 and 112 (Bell-Drummond 45, White 6-25)
At a time when the paucity of spinners is a matter of profound concern for the England international side, Monty Panesar should be pushing for an England recall. Instead Panesar has endured a troubled start to 2015, leading him to take an indefinite break from the game and seek help with the Professional Cricketers' Association. Panesar has only just turned 33 and is second only to Graeme Swann among England's spin bowlers since Derek Underwood. But even his future as a county cricketer is uncertain. His contract with Essex expires at the end of the summer, and it is understood that Panesar is unlikely to be offered a new deal.
England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 33-year-old, who won 79 Test caps, helped England to three Ashes series victories between 2009 and 2013. The Sussex keeper has not played any cricket since July 2014 because of a recurring Achilles tendon injury. "I was expecting to be fit for the 2015 season," Prior said. "Unfortunately, this has proved impossible, and I have now had to reach this decision."
A former cricketer who stole more than £100,000 meant for young players has been jailed for two years. Andy Hayhurst, 52, of Worsley, Greater Manchester spent the money on lavish restaurants and luxury holidays, Manchester Crown Court was told. The ex-Lancashire, Somerset and Derbyshire all-rounder admitted the fraud while working as a £50,000-a-year Lancashire Cricket Board director.
Hampshire's West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards is keen to tie up a longer-term deal with the county. The 33-year-old is currently on a short-term Kolpak deal and is due to return in July after commitments in the Caribbean Premier League.
Sussex have signed Ireland spinner George Dockrell on a month-long loan from fellow Division One side Somerset
Sussex have made a second loan signing, bringing in Surrey seamer Tim Linley to boost their depleted bowling ranks.
Surrey say Rory Burns and Moises Henriques are "in decent shape" after their on-field collision that left both players needing hospital treatment. The pair collided while attempting to take a catch during Sunday's T20 Blast game with Sussex at Arundel. The match was abandoned after ambulances took them from the field.
Batsman Tom Abell has signed a four-year deal with Somerset, his first professional contract with the county. The 20-year-old has become a regular in the Somerset side this season after breaking through in 2014, when he scored 95 on his first-class debut against Warwickshire
Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove hopes the Ageas Bowl's growing reputation for hosting international matches will secure an Ashes Test in 2022. Sunday's one-day international between England and New Zealand at the venue near Southampton was a 17,500 sell-out.
Essex beat Derbyshire by an innings and 31 runs at Chelmsford Essex 473 (Cook 80, Foster 72, White 6-113) - Derbyshire 148 (Thakor 44, Porter 4-28) and 294 (Madsen 112, Hughes 80, Napier 4-64)
Lancashire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 157 runs at Old Trafford Lancashire 483 (Prince 104, Brown 96, Naik 8-179) - Leicestershire 207 (Agathangelou 54, Bailey 4-69) and 119 (Jarvis 5-44, Lilley 4-28)
