Cricket

Yorkshire have released Alex Wharf, the 22-year-old all-rounder, at his own request. Wharf had made only seven first- class appearances following his debut in 1994.

Jason Lewry, Sussex's 26-year-old left-arm swing bowler who has not played this season following an operation on a stress fracture in his back, is hoping to get the all-clear to resume his career on Friday.

Surrey's Ben Hollioake has been named in the England Under-19 squad for this summer's series against Zimbabwe.