COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP: has going top become a curse?

There's a pattern this season of teams going top of the table Div 1 to be soundly beaten the next game. The latest example being leaders Essex getting thumped by Nottinghamshire, the current champions.

Our panel of county cricket supporters take a look at the latest action, before attention returns to The Blast, then the One Day Cup. No red ball games now until August 20th.

Oliver Hawke on Leicestershire v Yorkshire

Dan Haggar on Essex v Nottinghamshire

David Wight & Barrie Funnell on Glamorgan v Surrey

Harry Everett on Somerset v Warwickshire

Alex Gates on Kent v Middlesex

And remember, if you'd like to take part, just get in touch via the 98 Not Out social media messaging functions. All welcome!