Yorkshire

Day Two at Chesterfield was disrupted, with only 35.1 overs bowled. But Yorkshire strengthened their grip on this fixture, and they will bowl for victory today. Follow this page for live updates to see if a second successive victory can be achieved.

Ali Maiden, Yorkshire’s assistant coach, has hailed the batting exploits of James Wharton and Jonny Tattersall after watching the pair strengthen the county’s position against Derbyshire during a shortened day two at Chesterfield today.

Jonny Tattersall closed in on a first century of the season and James Wharton amassed a superb 188 as Yorkshire strengthened their grip over Derbyshire during a rain-affected day two at Chesterfield.

Yorkshire women beat a Cricket Scotland XI in their County Championship 50-over clash yesterday, by 147 runs on the back of a trio of notable contributions.

Yorkshire had a dream first day at Chesterfield yesterday, bowling the hosts out for 76 before replying with 283-5. Vishwa Fernando and James Wharton starred with 5-30 and 116 not out. Can Yorkshire continue their dominance on day two?

James Wharton reflected on his own performance at Chesterfield today - but Yorkshire’s hundred hero heaped praise on Vishwa Fernando after the Sri Lankan Test quick laid the platform for a stunning day one against Derbyshire.

Vishwa Fernando started his Yorkshire leaving party in the best way possible, with his stunning day one 5-30 from 10 overs bowling Derbyshire out for just 76 at Chesterfield.

Good morning from Chesterfield, where it’s an overcast start to the day. There has been some overnight rain, but we are set for a start on time at 11am. 

Conor McKerr and Jonny Tattersall have urged no let-up from Yorkshire as they aim to further boost their Vitality County Championship promotion hopes when they travel to face Derbyshire at Chesterfield, starting on Sunday (11am).

“Winning four-day cricket is the best feeling - that’s why we all play.” Conor McKerr was understandably in high spirits after claiming five wickets on day at Scarborough yesterday to help Yorkshire wrap up an innings victory over Gloucestershire.

Ottis Gibson described Yorkshire’s first victory of the season in Championship cricket - by an innings and 22 runs over Gloucestershire - as “a big moment and a proud moment too”.