Speaking of which, both Root and Bairstow will miss next week's Championship game against Somerset to go play in a meaningless friendly for England Lions against New Zealand. Thanks, ECB.

Tidy stuff this morning from Liam Plunkett. Only going at 4.3 per over rather than his usual six.

Can someone give the OT groundstaff a lesson on how to produce a result wicket? Thanks in advance.

New claim to fame - getting kicked off the pitch at OT pre-Lancs AGM by Mike Watkinson.

Which will there be more of by the end of the season; Phil Jaques runs or Phil Jaques run-outs?

Depends how much time he spends batting with Root. Boy's turning into the new Boycott in more ways than one.

Nice of Derby to completely capitulate to give us a win from a game that was nailed on for a draw from ball one.

If you ignore Lancashire's batting I had a lovely day in Colwyn Bay yesterday.

We won't get promoted.

To be expected from relegation certainties!!!

Although on that track it should never have happened....

No, it shouldn't.

Durham chased down 180 from 25 overs against Notts as well. There's value in trying to force these wins.

Have to accrue points early because I really do fear for Yorkshire when England come a calling!!!