The County Championship season is almost a month old, and the top order picture for England's Test team remains unclear. Under-fire opener Zak Crawley has failed to impress, while Ben Duckett has improved his chances with a strong performance for Nottinghamshire. However, other county batters, such as Emilio Gay and James Rew, are also making a strong case for selection. The search for England's starting Test spinner continues, with several options emerging.
With just over a month to go until England's summer of Test cricket, the county action will be crucial in deciding the line-up.