Retiring batsman Alastair Cook could still play a future role for England – in an advisory role – says national selector Ed Smith. Source: BBCCricket

KL Rahul takes an “absolutely brilliant” catch to remove England’s Stuart Broad and break his 98-run partnership with Jos Buttler. Source: BBCCricket

Essex sign India Test opener Murali Vijay for the remainder of the County Championship season. Source: BBCCricket

England’s Alastair Cook speaks of his determination to make a score in his final Test, after a day on which The Oval paid tribute to him. Source: BBCCricket

Veteran Pakistan-born all-rounder Ashar Zaidi is let go by Essex, who also release youngster Callum Taylor. Source: BBCCricket