Durham v Surrey, Yorkshire v Sussex, and more: county cricket day one – live

Hello from a train shambling through the late July Pennines – which are just starting to look a bit careworn around the edges. Welcome to this final round of summer cricket – the next time we meet, the days will be drawing in, the coats zipped up.

With four rounds to go, things are hotting up. Surrey, who play Durham, are just one point ahead of Notts, who play Somerset – who are not themselves yet out of contention. Worcestershire look almost certain to go down, but there’s a dog fight for the second relegation spot – if that’s what there will be (more on this later). Yorkshire need a win against Sussex at the seaside.

In Division Two, Leicestershire are within touching distance of promotion, and get a free hit this round (Kent). Glamorgan, visiting Old Trafford, are best placed for the second spot, although the big beasts breathe fast upon their necks.

Play starts at 11am, and though the vagaries of public transport mean I won’t quite be in my seat at Scarborough, please join us!