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Expanded Vitality Blast Off will return to kick off new domestic T20 schedule

The four-day festival will be played out from Thursday May 30 to Sunday June 2 next year.

The Independent UK

Man shot by firearms officer in Somerset shouted ‘I want to die!’, court hears

Reed Wischhusen, who allegedly plotted series of ‘revenge’ attacks, pointed handgun at police officer, jury told

The Guardian - UK

‘A born leader’: how Jos Buttler’s quiet authority made him England’s captain

The World Cup captain has described himself as ‘naturally quite introvert’ but those he has worked with acclaim his cricketing nous and intelligence

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Surrey close on title as rivals Essex beaten by Liam Dawson-inspired Hampshire

The reigning champions are 20 points clear of second-placed Essex heading into the final round of fixtures.

The Independent UK

County cricket: Surrey v Northants, Essex v Hampshire, and more – as it happened

Surrey closed in on another County Championship title after their main rivals Essex were beaten by Hampshire

The Guardian - UK

Surrey looking over shoulders at Essex amid rain: county cricket – as it happened

Matt Critchley fell one run short of his third Championship century of the season before title contenders Essex declared against Hampshire

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Essex see off Middlesex to stay in title race – as it happened

Simon Harmer’s five-fer helped the hosts close things out at Chelmsford while Yorkshire earned their second win of the season

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Middlesex’s Josh de Caires takes career-best figures against Essex

Nick Browne (59) and Sir Alastair Cook (58) put on a century stand before De Caires, the 21-year-old son of Michael Atherton, took centre stage.

The Independent UK

County cricket: Surrey close in on win, Hampshire lead Somerset – as it happened

Surrey only need three more wickets to beat Warwickshire while Hampshire reduced Somerset to 137 all out

The Guardian - UK

Knee injury ends Prithvi Shaw's Northamptonshire stint

Prithvi Shaw ruled out of Northamptonshire stint due to knee injury. He made 429 runs in 4 innings, including a 244 off 153 balls vs Somerset

The Hindu

Prithvi Shaw hits double century for Northamptonshire

Prithvi Shaw returned to form in style with a 153-ball 244 for Northamptonshire in England’s One-Day Cup tournament against Somerset

The Hindu

Cricket’s young guns ready to step up when England change the old guard

Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali have gone and with Ashes heroes knocking on, who are the next generation pushing for a call-up?

The Guardian - UK

Lee Bullen on his eclectic career, what's next for Ayr and Aiden McGeady's role in it

In this week's big interview, the Somerset Park manager sits down for a wide-ranging discussion.

The National (Scotland)

Tom Latham and Will Jacks both make 99 as Surrey build lead over Somerset

Nick Gubbins gave Hampshire a sniff of saving their fixture with Essex.

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Tom Latham and Will Jacks miss out on centuries and Surrey build commanding lead

Surrey lead by 198 runs after their first innings against Somerset

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Warwickshire rally, Surrey dominate Somerset – as it happened

Warwickshire hit back against Middlesex, Hampshire took the initiative against Essex and Jamie Overton smashed it for Surrey

The Independent UK

Wickets tumble at Warwickshire on dramatic first day against Middlesex

The home side were put into bat but were all out for just 60.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Essex skittle Hampshire as sun shines at Old Trafford – as it happened

Hampshire fell to 120 all out against Essex at the Ageas Bowl while Lancashire chased leather at a sunny Old Trafford

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The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Surrey see off Middlesex as Essex beat Kent

Surrey and Essex had enough time to wrap up their final day victories before the rain set in

The Independent UK

James Fuller takes four wickets as Hampshire wrap up Nottinghamshire win

Hampshire, Somerset and Worcestershire forced three-day victories.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Essex v Kent, Middlesex v Surrey, and more – as it happened

Somerset and Hampshire completed comfortable wins over Northants and Nottinghamshire respectively

The Independent UK

Matt Critchley century keeps Essex on track for victory over Kent

Somerset and Worcestershire are closing in on three-day victories.

The Guardian - UK

County cricket: Alex Lees is the first to 1,000 runs in Durham charge

Alex Lees, one of Zac Crawley’s ex-opening partners, now discarded, became the first player to pass a 1,000 Championship runs this summer

The Independent UK

Jason Kerr hails Somerset resilience after second Vitality Blast title

Since their maiden triumph 18 years ago, Somerset had endured seven fruitless trips to Finals Day.

The Independent UK

Somerset’s Lewis Gregory relieved to shed ‘nearly men’ tag after Blast title win

Matt Henry starred with four for 24 in the 14-run win over Essex.

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