An impressive century from opener Rishi Patel rescued Division Two leaders Leicestershire on the opening day of their County Championship game against Northamptonshire. In conditions that largely favoured the bowling side, Patel’s 105 from 189 balls was key as Leicestershire recovered from 119-55 to total 304 at the Uptonsteel County Ground. Australian paceman Harry Conway...
Michael Gove is among several ex-Conservative ministers to be given a seat in the House of Lords in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list. The former housing and education secretary served in the cabinets of four prime ministers before standing down as an MP ahead of last July’s general election. Meanwhile, former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and...
