
The members in county cricket are revolting by Annie Chave
The members are revolting, Yes, my title is a play on words, but it hits the mark.
The members are revolting, Yes, my title is a play on words, but it hits the mark.
Surrey’s chances of extending their lead at the top of Division One were hampered after failing to gain a victory against Northamptonshire at Northampton in the latest round of county championship matches.
After five weeks without any red ball cricket, the county championship enters the last month of the cricket season, with everything to be played for in both divisions.
With just three matches remaining in another fascinating county championship season, the battle to see who is crowned Division One champions looks like going down to the wire with both Surrey and Hampshire likely top fight it out to see how will be champions come late September.
The top two sides in the LV=County Championship Division One, Surrey and Hampshire both recorded victories in the latest round of matches.
Essex recovered from a perilous position of 81-6 to eventually be bowled out for 271 thanks to a century from Matt Critchley. At the close Surrey lost Ryan Patel to the last ball of the day to close on 24-1.
A rare Tuesday start for the next round of county championship matches starts this week with leaders Surrey taking on in form Essex at the Kia Oval in Division One.
After another round of county championship matches the battle to see who will be crowned county champions in Division One intensified with leaders Surrey maintaining their lead at the top after a thrilling finish to their match against Yorkshire at Scarborough.
Another round of County Championship matches has concluded before the final two Blast group games and next week’s quarter-finals.
Surrey hit their highest ever score against Kent by raking up 673 before the hosts declared their first innings. Four…
James Bracey struck a fantastic 63 and Benny Howell took 3-34 as Gloucestershire secured a 5 wicket victory in the Severn Bridge Derby over Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens.
Another round of county championship matches commences on Thursday. In Division One the current leaders Surrey don’t feature in this round of matches, with second placed Lancashire in action looking to reduce the gap at the top.