Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire excelled in the County Championship, while England A women’s team shone in Australia.

Nottinghamshire showcased a strong performance in the Rothesay County Championship, claiming the final five Essex wickets for just 66 runs. Haseeb Hameed and Ben Slater contributed half-centuries, while Jack Haynes remained unbeaten on 49, helping Nottinghamshire establish a 213-run lead at stumps.

In a standout moment for Leicestershire, leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed was promoted to open and delivered a blistering 59-ball 77 against Derbyshire, extending his team`s lead to 223 runs.

On the international front, England A`s women’s tour of Australia saw Paige Scholfield and Alice Capsey both score centuries. Scholfield finished unbeaten on 138, while Capsey added 108, reviving England A`s hopes in their four-day match against Australia A.

Looking ahead, the England cricket team is gearing up for a five-match Test series against India starting June 20. However, Ben Stokes is not expected to participate in the early rounds due to ongoing fitness concerns. For more updates, visit ESPN Cricinfo and England Cricket Board.

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