The second round of County Championship matches continues on day two, with live updates from around the grounds, including Essex v Somerset and Surrey v Leicestershire.
There was a delayed start at Headingley, but play was able to begin elsewhere across the country. Conditions were more promising in Manchester, where the weather had started damp and drizzly earlier in the day before improving.
The live coverage follows a round of fixtures that is already offering a mix of weather interruptions and ongoing cricket. With play taking place at several venues, attention remains on how the conditions develop through the day and whether the forecast will affect progress.
The Met Office said rain across central and eastern areas would soon clear, with showers following in most places. It added that the heaviest showers would be in Northern Ireland and western Scotland, where there is also a risk of hail and thunder. Winds are expected to affect all areas, with coastal gales in the west, while temperatures should remain near average.
This update forms part of the second round of Championship games, with supporters able to follow events live as the matches unfold. As the day continues, the balance between weather, pitch conditions and the cricket itself will shape how much play is possible at each ground.
For those following the round closely, the focus remains on the county sides in action and on how quickly teams can settle into the match after the early delays. More updates are expected as play progresses across the competition.
