The Championship could be won here today – if Warwickshire don’t get their bowling points and Hampshire win. If Lancashire win, Warwickshire need to win. Either way, there isn’t yet any trophy or boundary boards embossed with Champions at Liverpool…
Good morning! This is it (probably). The rain that woke up Manchester has cleared Liverpool and it is dry and sunny at Aigburth, with a brisk breeze. Over at Edgbaston, there has been a light shower but they are hoping to start on time. Hampshire are knocking a football around by the burger van, Lancashire are outside the pavilion in their orange and black training kit. Around the ground, cagoul-clad supporters unfold their newspapers. This is how the season ends.