England's next opener? Durham's Gay stakes his claim

Gay's two centuries this year, the first of which came on the season's opening day, follow four in Division One in Durham's relegation season last year. One of those in 2025 came against champions Nottinghamshire and another against Surrey, who finished second. "Is he good enough? Quite possibly," said BBC Newcastle commentator Martin Emmerson, who has watched Gay throughout his Durham career. "Consistency is key, though. …