Ryan Patel’s sensible 107 built on Jamie Smith’s 70 as leaders Surrey set Essex a formidable 361 to win their top-of-the-table clash.
James Anderson warmed up for his Test farewell with a seven-wicket haul as Lancashire took control of their Vitality County Championship clash with Nottinghamshire.
The England paceman, who is about to earn his 188th and final cap against West Indies next week, recorded seven for 35 as Nottinghamshire were skittled for 126 and compelled to follow on within the First Division encounter at Southport.
After the washout of day two on Tuesday, Lancashire declared o…
