The champion's most recent win was over Poland's Albert Sosnowski in May 2010, while New Yorker Briggs's most recent bout was a victory over Rob Calloway in May.

BBC: Vitali Klitschko (left) and Shannon Briggs

Briggs ended Smith's 306-ball vigil for 128, while Cross moved to 100 before a draw was agreed with Lancashire 351-6.

BBC: Lancashire bat out to draw with Hampshire

Artists appearing to pay tribute include Eddi Reader, Dougie MacLean, Pat and Greg Kane, Kris Drever and Aberfeldy's Riley Briggs.

BBC: Michael Marra