Nottinghamshire leads Warwickshire decisively in the County Championship, with standout performances from O`Neill and Hameed.

Nottinghamshire has taken a commanding lead in their Rothesay County Championship match against Warwickshire at Edgbaston. On day two, seam bowlers Fergus O`Neill and Brett Hutton showcased exceptional skill, with O`Neill claiming five wickets for just 19 runs and Hutton securing five for 38. This impressive bowling performance led to Warwickshire being bowled out for a mere 93 runs, with Sam Hain providing the only notable resistance, scoring 43 runs off 81 balls.

In response, Nottinghamshire advanced to 204 for five by the end of the second day, with captain Haseeb Hameed leading the charge with an unbeaten 75 runs off 136 balls. This puts Nottinghamshire in a strong position as they look to capitalize on their advantage.

In another match, Gloucestershire set a formidable first innings total against Kent, resuming on 365 for seven. Although they lost Josh Shaw early in the day, their substantial total has placed significant pressure on Kent. Meanwhile, an England spinner has been making headlines in the County Championship by scoring back-to-back half-centuries after being promoted to open, although specific details about the player were not provided in the latest updates.

On the international stage, Zimbabwe is set to tour England in May 2025 for a four-day Test match, while India will follow for a five-match Test series starting in June 2025 as part of the ICC World Test Championship. For more details, visit Wisden and Trent Bridge.

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