No play is possible because of rain on the opening day of the Championship match between Gloucestershire and Northants.

Opening day rained off at Bristol

Team news ahead of Tuesday’s Championship match.

Gloucestershire v Northants (Tue)

Former England off-spinner Richard Dawson signs for Gloucestershire after a period out of the game.

Off-spinner Dawson signs for Glos

Wicketkeeper Steve Snell will stay at Gloucestershire for the next three seasons after agreeing a new contract.

Keeper Snell signs new Glos deal

Veteran Mark Hardinges steers Gloucestershire to a dramatic two-wicket Pro40 League win off the penultimate ball against Hampshire.

Gloucestershire snatch tense win

Rain thwarts Gloucestershire’s hopes of securing their first championship win of the season against Leicestershire.

Rain wrecks Gloucestershire hopes

Hamish Marshall hits 83 as Gloucestershire establish a 352-run second innings lead against Leicestershire.

Marshall shines as Glos press on

Gloucestershire’s Steve Kirby lifts his side’s spirits with figures of 4-56 to help shoot down Leicestershire.

Kirby helps put Glos in control

Gloucestershire all-rounder Alex Gidman will take a week-long break from cricket to ‘clear his head’ according to team mentor Jack Russell.

Break for Glos all-rounder Gidman

Gloucestershire host Leicestershire in a County Championship fixture, starting at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Gloucestershire v Leicestershire