Stokes and Atkinson in action, Essex v Notts, and more: county cricket – live

The Guardian Sport Saturday 20 June 2026, 09:38 UTC By Tanya Aldred at Chester-le-Street 1 min read

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Chelmsford: Essex 184 v Nottinghamshire 111-2

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