Essex use first injury substitute in County Championship history

The ECB's player replacement trial rule has been used for the first time in County Championship history, as Essex captain Tom Westley was replaced after breaking his finger in their opening match of the season against Hampshire.

Westley was forced to retire hurt on 28 after being struck on the glove by a ball from England's Sonny Baker, and his side applied to use an injury replacement after Essex's medical team ruled him out of the rest of the match.