Gareth Roderick

Newly promoted visitors fare well on blustery opening day against midlands rivals

He shares 193 stand with Rapids skipper Jake Libby as Jack Taylor's ton goes in vain

Gloucestershire strike early before D'Oliveira, Roderick and Waite's half-centuries

Worcestershire's second innings hit by three-hour delay but third-wicket pair stand firm

Ed Pollock chimes in with fifty as Worcestershire secure draw at New Road

Odds were in Foxes' favour but determined half-centuries turn tide hosts' way

Shocking defeat on the cards as runaway leaders threaten to blow it in final furlong

Doughty batting delays champions-elect in pursuit of promotion from Division Two

Gill oozes quality on way to 34 not out as rain restricts day's play to 68 overs at Sophia Gardens

Timm van der Gugten reduces visitors to 114 for 4 before century stand from middle order

Individual bests abound as little-known young players take chances

Five second-innings wickets follow crucial century as Worcestershire are outgunned

Worcestershire collapse to 119 all out after being set 221 for victory at Lord's

Professional Cricketers' Trust has supported Tom Smith, Benny Howell and Gareth Roderick

Keeper will leave Bristol at end of season

Forty-one miles, and a world away, from the World Cup, the battle for promotion proceeds at a leisurely pace

Chris Liddle and Tom Smith claimed three wickets each as Gloucestershire skittled Surrey for just 88

Gloucestershire scored 350 in reply to Derbyshire's 291 to gain the upper hand on day three

Sussex overcome a stoical Gloucestershire chase, led by James Bracey, to seal a famous win which leaves them 13 points behind second-placed Kent.