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12th June 2021:
Sussex155-1 (16.2)
Hampshire154-7 (20.0)
Sussex Sharks win by 9 wickets
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The Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has imposed a suspended sanction against Sussex County Cricket Club following a remote disciplinary hearing on 15 June. The hearing was held after Sussex received five fixed penalties in a 12-month period.
As a consequence of the fixed penalties, Sussex CCC were charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.6.21(a).
The club was given suspended points deductions dependent on the future conduct of Sussex’s players. The decision was made by a Disciplinary Panel chaired by Chris Tickle, alongside Amrisha Parathalingam and Paul Joy.
Their decision will result in a penalty of 12 points in the LV= Insurance County Championship and/or two points in the Vitality Blast and/or two points in the Royal London Cup being imposed if cricketers playing for Sussex incur a further two fixed penalty breaches in any competition within a period of 12 months from the date of the hearing.
The precise nature of the points deductions will be decided by the panel depending on the seriousness of any future breaches and the competition in which they occur.
Any appeal must be made within 14 days from the date of the decision.
As a consequence of the fixed penalties, Sussex CCC were charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.6.21(a).
The club was given suspended points deductions dependent on the future conduct of Sussex’s players. The decision was made by a Disciplinary Panel chaired by Chris Tickle, alongside Amrisha Parathalingam and Paul Joy.
Their decision will result in a penalty of 12 points in the LV= Insurance County Championship and/or two points in the Vitality Blast and/or two points in the Royal London Cup being imposed if cricketers playing for Sussex incur a further two fixed penalty breaches in any competition within a period of 12 months from the date of the hearing.
The precise nature of the points deductions will be decided by the panel depending on the seriousness of any future breaches and the competition in which they occur.
Any appeal must be made within 14 days from the date of the decision.
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Following the second Test at Edgbaston against New Zealand, Olly Stone has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of his lower back and will miss the rest of the summer with the injury. It is a great shame as Olly was showing real promise with the ball and would have been part of our selection plans for this series.
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Warwickshire CEO Stuart Cain has slammed the "disgraceful" behaviour of those who invaded Edgbaston during Birmingham Bears' T20 with Derbyshire Falcons and has promised to ban them from the ground for life.
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Students have been blamed for a pitch-invasion that saw hundreds of people storm the Edgbaston cricket ground.
They included a number in fancy dress in what looked a party atmosphere after the Birmingham Bears' defeat to Derbyshire Falcons on Thursday evening.
Strict government restrictions regulate the admission of fans at matches, with social distancing measures in place.
Warwickshire County Cricket Club said it would be reviewing the incident and would ban those responsible for life.
It follows complaints from Durham fans about the behaviour of some students at their T20 match against Northamptonshire Steelbacks a day earlier - particularly regarding social distancing.
Warwickshire CC Chief Executive Stuart Cain described the scenes in Birmingham as "heart-breaking" and apologised to "the majority of spectators who respected social distancing measures".
He said the behaviour "of a small number of students after the match finished was disgraceful" and that a third-party promoter working with three universities had been made aware of social distancing requirements as well as all ticket-holders.
"They [social distancing measures] were then enforced as best as possible on the evening by stewards who worked incredibly hard to manage their behaviour," Mr Cain said.
"Messages were repeatedly broadcast over the PA system and screens, and pitch invaders ejected. They will receive a life ban if identified."
'Free-flowing pints'
Mr Cain also said the club would not work again with Invades, the company which arranged the student-promotion.
In an online advert, the firm promised students "free flowing pints" and a "Summer Day Party from the gods".
Invades said it had worked closely with Warwickshire ahead of the game and that "the actions and behaviour at Edgbaston last night were totally unacceptable" .
It backed the club's investigation and bans for the spectators involved.
It added it had welcomed "over 80,000 young people to 30 stadiums in three countries" and never experienced trouble like this before.
Invades added it believed "introducing the next generation of fans is vital for the future of sport" and it would continue to work with governing bodies and partners to "deliver safe sporting experiences that bring happiness and joy to thousands of young people".
The cricket club said the students had come from the University of Warwick, the University of Birmingham and Harper Adams University.
Universities investigating
The University of Warwick said it was "actively investigating whether any of our students were involved".
Harper Adams University said: "We do not condone the behaviour reported and investigations have already begun to identify whether any of our students were involved. We will then be instigating our full disciplinary processes where necessary."
It also said neither it, nor the students' union had been involved in the arrangements.
The University of Birmingham said: "There is no indication at present that those involved were University of Birmingham students" but added if there was "evidence of misconduct we will investigate and appropriate sanctions will be applied".
It also said: "Incidents of this nature are unacceptable at any time and could damage the case to have more crowds at sporting events as we ease out of lockdown."
Edgbaston successfully hosted about 60,000 spectators during the Test match between England and New Zealand and is due to host a one day international match against Pakistan on 13 July.
Fans attending the Test match were all required to take a lateral flow test and prove evidence of a negative result before entering the stadium.
However, the same requirement was not in place for the Vitality Blast game on Thursday.
It operated under the standard national guidelines that are in place for venues, requiring them to operate with 25% capacity.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said the incident was a matter for Warwickshire County Cricket Club and the England and Wales Cricket Board.
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A fair few matches in the Blast going on right now. Perhaps the pick of them is the London derby at the Oval.
Middlesex batting first are 5/150 with 2 overs remaining. Stephen Eskinazi and Daryl Mitchell getting fifties for Middlesex. Kyle Jamieson opened the bowling for Surrey and has figures of 0/26 off 3 overs thus far.
Middlesex batting first are 5/150 with 2 overs remaining. Stephen Eskinazi and Daryl Mitchell getting fifties for Middlesex. Kyle Jamieson opened the bowling for Surrey and has figures of 0/26 off 3 overs thus far.
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Surrey are 4/103 off 13 overs chasing 175 against Middlesex at the Oval. Ollie Pope and Jordan Clark are at the crease.
In other matches, notably Tom Banton scored 77 off 37 balls opening the batting against Hampshire at Taunton. Hampshire are 3/132 off 14 overs in pursuit of 173.
In other matches, notably Tom Banton scored 77 off 37 balls opening the batting against Hampshire at Taunton. Hampshire are 3/132 off 14 overs in pursuit of 173.
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Fifty for Tom Banton, 50* from just 22 balls including 4 fours and 4 sixes against Hampshire - second best score than been just 9(15). The banton 2019 has been on show tonight. #T20Blast
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Performance of Glenn Phillips for Gloucestershire in T20 Blast:
44(32)
42(27)
38(23)
7(3)
41(25)
94*(41)
94*(58)
- Most runs (360)
- Highest batting average (90)
- Most sixes (28)
- 172.25 strike rate
- 25 fours
44(32)
42(27)
38(23)
7(3)
41(25)
94*(41)
94*(58)
- Most runs (360)
- Highest batting average (90)
- Most sixes (28)
- 172.25 strike rate
- 25 fours
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Marnus Labuschagne and Michael Neser were pulled from Glamorgan's T20 squad after being close contacts of a #COVID19 case, while a scramble is on to find replacement umpires for the first #ENGvSL ODI
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A remarkable, record-breaking win for @SomersetCCC .
Banton & Conway carry their bats to complete an emphatic 10-wicket victory
Banton & Conway carry their bats to complete an emphatic 10-wicket victory
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Results for 1st July
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Devon Conway in T20 Blast:
51*(44)
53(47)
81*(65)
Three matches, three fifties.
51*(44)
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81*(65)
Three matches, three fifties.
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Derbyshire have signed experienced fast bowler Jade Dernbach on loan from Surrey for the remainder of the Vitality Blast group stage.
Dernbach played 34 T20 internationals for England, claiming 39 wickets at an average of 26.15, including best figures of 4-22 against India.
Known for his variation in short-format cricket, the 35-year-old will bring crucial experience to the Falcons side, having taken more than 170 T20 wickets, as they aim to make a late push for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals.
The right-arm seamer arrives as replacement for fellow Surrey quick, Conor McKerr, who has returned to his parent club after impressing for Derbyshire.
Twenty20 Head Coach, Dominic Cork, said: “Jade’s experience in Twenty20 cricket speaks for itself, and he will give us a different option with the ball.
“Our young bowlers have performed brilliantly so far, and George Scrimshaw and Fynn Hudson-Prentice will be able to learn even more working with a seasoned pro in Jade.
“With the injuries we have in the squad and Conor [McKerr] returning down South, Jade will come straight into our squad to face Worcestershire and I’d like to thank Alec Stewart and Surrey for working with us to arrange this loan.”
Dernbach added: “I enjoy the Vitality Blast and I’m really excited to play the rest of the group stage with Derbyshire.
“Their bowlers have done well recently and I want to add to that and use my experience to see if we can make a push for the knockout stages.”
Dernbach played 34 T20 internationals for England, claiming 39 wickets at an average of 26.15, including best figures of 4-22 against India.
Known for his variation in short-format cricket, the 35-year-old will bring crucial experience to the Falcons side, having taken more than 170 T20 wickets, as they aim to make a late push for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals.
The right-arm seamer arrives as replacement for fellow Surrey quick, Conor McKerr, who has returned to his parent club after impressing for Derbyshire.
Twenty20 Head Coach, Dominic Cork, said: “Jade’s experience in Twenty20 cricket speaks for itself, and he will give us a different option with the ball.
“Our young bowlers have performed brilliantly so far, and George Scrimshaw and Fynn Hudson-Prentice will be able to learn even more working with a seasoned pro in Jade.
“With the injuries we have in the squad and Conor [McKerr] returning down South, Jade will come straight into our squad to face Worcestershire and I’d like to thank Alec Stewart and Surrey for working with us to arrange this loan.”
Dernbach added: “I enjoy the Vitality Blast and I’m really excited to play the rest of the group stage with Derbyshire.
“Their bowlers have done well recently and I want to add to that and use my experience to see if we can make a push for the knockout stages.”
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West Indies batting all-rounder Kyle Mayers has signed for Birmingham Bears for the final three games of the Vitality Blast group stage.
The left-hand bat and right-arm medium bowler made his T20 International debut for Windies away to New Zealand last year after impressing for Barbados Tridents in the 2020 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with 222 runs.
He subsequently won his first ODI cap versus Bangladesh at the beginning of the year and has made six Test match appearances, which include scoring an unbeaten double hundred on his debut in February.
Bears Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace said: “Kyle played superbly in last year’s CPL, which helped him to break into the Windies ranks across all formats.
“Being able to add Kyle, as a hard-hitting batsman and skilful seam bowler, to our squad as we bid for a quarter final place is great boost. We also recognise how motivated Kyle is by this opportunity to feature in another leading T20 tournament with an ICC T20 World Cup just around the corner.”
Twenty-eight-year-old Mayers will arrive at Edgbaston imminently and will be available for Friday night’s local derby away to Worcestershire Rapids in addition to the return match at Edgbaston, one week later, and the final group game at home to Northants Steelbacks on Sunday 18 July.
Kyle Mayers said: “I’m very excited by this opportunity to join up with the Bears and I hope that I can contribute with the bat and ball during these final three important games of the Blast.
“I understand that the Bears have enjoyed a good association with West Indies cricketers and I’m very proud to join this list of players. Hopefully I can make some important contributions, which secure our path through to the knock-out stages.”
The left-hand bat and right-arm medium bowler made his T20 International debut for Windies away to New Zealand last year after impressing for Barbados Tridents in the 2020 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with 222 runs.
He subsequently won his first ODI cap versus Bangladesh at the beginning of the year and has made six Test match appearances, which include scoring an unbeaten double hundred on his debut in February.
Bears Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace said: “Kyle played superbly in last year’s CPL, which helped him to break into the Windies ranks across all formats.
“Being able to add Kyle, as a hard-hitting batsman and skilful seam bowler, to our squad as we bid for a quarter final place is great boost. We also recognise how motivated Kyle is by this opportunity to feature in another leading T20 tournament with an ICC T20 World Cup just around the corner.”
Twenty-eight-year-old Mayers will arrive at Edgbaston imminently and will be available for Friday night’s local derby away to Worcestershire Rapids in addition to the return match at Edgbaston, one week later, and the final group game at home to Northants Steelbacks on Sunday 18 July.
Kyle Mayers said: “I’m very excited by this opportunity to join up with the Bears and I hope that I can contribute with the bat and ball during these final three important games of the Blast.
“I understand that the Bears have enjoyed a good association with West Indies cricketers and I’m very proud to join this list of players. Hopefully I can make some important contributions, which secure our path through to the knock-out stages.”
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West Indies quick Ravi Rampaul has signed for Derbyshire for this summer’s Royal London Cup.
Rampaul, who has played more than 130 international matches across all formats, was a key member of the Derbyshire side which reached Finals Day in 2019, breaking a Club record by taking 23 wickets in the Vitality Blast and finishing as the competition’s leading wicket-taker.
He will be available for Derbyshire’s final three Vitality Blast group games, starting with Friday’s match against Durham, as well as the entire Royal London Cup group stage.
With 299 List A and 192 T20 wickets, both at averages under 25, Rampaul is a proven white ball player, and his experience will be key as the Falcons aim to challenge for the knockout stages of the Royal London Cup.
His two-year stay with the Club came to an end in 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic prevented him from returning for the truncated season, with the experienced seamer instead taking 14 wickets as he led Trinidad and Tobago to the 2021 Super50 Cup.
A fan favourite during his first spell with Derbyshire, Rampaul claimed 80 wickets across all formats in the 2019 season.
Head of Cricket, Dave Houghton, said: “It’s great to be able to welcome Ravi back to the Club. He’s a really popular member of the dressing room, and the quality he brings on the field is hard to match.
“His white ball record is brilliant, he will be a huge asset for us and we can’t wait to see what he can produce for us this time around.”
Rampaul added: “I loved my first spell with Derbyshire and I’m looking forward to getting started again in familiar surroundings.
“I know most of the players still, and there’s a few new faces who are really exciting young players, if I can help them along in training and in games, I will do that, and hopefully we can get on a roll and challenge for the knockouts.”
Rampaul, who has played more than 130 international matches across all formats, was a key member of the Derbyshire side which reached Finals Day in 2019, breaking a Club record by taking 23 wickets in the Vitality Blast and finishing as the competition’s leading wicket-taker.
He will be available for Derbyshire’s final three Vitality Blast group games, starting with Friday’s match against Durham, as well as the entire Royal London Cup group stage.
With 299 List A and 192 T20 wickets, both at averages under 25, Rampaul is a proven white ball player, and his experience will be key as the Falcons aim to challenge for the knockout stages of the Royal London Cup.
His two-year stay with the Club came to an end in 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic prevented him from returning for the truncated season, with the experienced seamer instead taking 14 wickets as he led Trinidad and Tobago to the 2021 Super50 Cup.
A fan favourite during his first spell with Derbyshire, Rampaul claimed 80 wickets across all formats in the 2019 season.
Head of Cricket, Dave Houghton, said: “It’s great to be able to welcome Ravi back to the Club. He’s a really popular member of the dressing room, and the quality he brings on the field is hard to match.
“His white ball record is brilliant, he will be a huge asset for us and we can’t wait to see what he can produce for us this time around.”
Rampaul added: “I loved my first spell with Derbyshire and I’m looking forward to getting started again in familiar surroundings.
“I know most of the players still, and there’s a few new faces who are really exciting young players, if I can help them along in training and in games, I will do that, and hopefully we can get on a roll and challenge for the knockouts.”
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DERBYSHIRE AND ESSEX MATCH ABANDONED
The LV= Insurance County Championship match between Derbyshire and Essex at Derby has been abandoned ahead of the second day’s play.
The decision was made after it was confirmed this morning that an unnamed member of the Derbyshire playing squad tested positive for Covid-19 and has begun to self isolate.
Further members of the Derbyshire squad have been identified as close contacts.
Due to the isolation protocols and impact on Derbyshire’s available playing squad the umpires have abandoned the match.
The ECB has worked closely with Public Heath England and both Derbyshire and Essex County Cricket Clubs with the health and safety of players, staff and officials the first priority.
Confirmation on the awarding of points from the match will be announced in due course.
The LV= Insurance County Championship match between Derbyshire and Essex at Derby has been abandoned ahead of the second day’s play.
The decision was made after it was confirmed this morning that an unnamed member of the Derbyshire playing squad tested positive for Covid-19 and has begun to self isolate.
Further members of the Derbyshire squad have been identified as close contacts.
Due to the isolation protocols and impact on Derbyshire’s available playing squad the umpires have abandoned the match.
The ECB has worked closely with Public Heath England and both Derbyshire and Essex County Cricket Clubs with the health and safety of players, staff and officials the first priority.
Confirmation on the awarding of points from the match will be announced in due course.
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The County Championship title race is now down to six teams after Hampshire's win over Gloucestershire at Cheltenham.
They will join Notts, Warwickshire, Somerset, Lancashire and Yorkshire in Division One later in the summer.
The six sides finished in the top two of their respective groups and the trophy last won by Essex in 2019 can now only be lifted by one of them.
Red-ball cricket resumes on 30 August with the top side in Division One becoming the new champions.
The final round of matches will run from 21-24 September, with the top two in the table also taking part in a five-day match for the Bob Willis Trophy - won last year by Essex - from 27 September.
Any lingering hopes Essex had of defending their trophies were ended when their match against Derbyshire was abandoned as a draw because of Covid issues.
However, Warwickshire's draw with Worcestershire meant the defending champions could not have qualified with a victory anyway.
Each team in Division One will play four games - and will not face the side who were in the same group during the first phase of the competition, which ended on Wednesday.
Earlier matches between the two sides from the same group will count, though, towards the eventual outcome as half the points will be carried forward.
Warwickshire earned a total of 42 points in their two group games against Nottinghamshire, so they will carry 21 forward and Notts five.
From Group Two, Somerset will carry 18.5 forward and Hampshire 8.5, with Lancashire and Yorkshire taking 16.5 and 4.5 from Group Three.
The remaining 12 teams that do not go into Division One will move into Divisions Two and Three, in which teams will also play another four matches.
Groups for second phase
Division One: Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Somerset, Hampshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire
Division Two: Durham, Essex, Gloucestershire, Surrey, Northamptonshire, Glamorgan
Division Three: Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Kent, Sussex
The structure of this season's Championship was agreed to help "mitigate the impact of Covid-19, an England and Wales Cricket Board statement said in April.
A review by the ECB, the 18 counties and other stakeholders will be carried out at the end of this season to decide the format for 2022 and future years.
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They will join Notts, Warwickshire, Somerset, Lancashire and Yorkshire in Division One later in the summer.
The six sides finished in the top two of their respective groups and the trophy last won by Essex in 2019 can now only be lifted by one of them.
Red-ball cricket resumes on 30 August with the top side in Division One becoming the new champions.
The final round of matches will run from 21-24 September, with the top two in the table also taking part in a five-day match for the Bob Willis Trophy - won last year by Essex - from 27 September.
Any lingering hopes Essex had of defending their trophies were ended when their match against Derbyshire was abandoned as a draw because of Covid issues.
However, Warwickshire's draw with Worcestershire meant the defending champions could not have qualified with a victory anyway.
Each team in Division One will play four games - and will not face the side who were in the same group during the first phase of the competition, which ended on Wednesday.
Earlier matches between the two sides from the same group will count, though, towards the eventual outcome as half the points will be carried forward.
Warwickshire earned a total of 42 points in their two group games against Nottinghamshire, so they will carry 21 forward and Notts five.
From Group Two, Somerset will carry 18.5 forward and Hampshire 8.5, with Lancashire and Yorkshire taking 16.5 and 4.5 from Group Three.
The remaining 12 teams that do not go into Division One will move into Divisions Two and Three, in which teams will also play another four matches.
Groups for second phase
Division One: Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Somerset, Hampshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire
Division Two: Durham, Essex, Gloucestershire, Surrey, Northamptonshire, Glamorgan
Division Three: Worcestershire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Middlesex, Kent, Sussex
The structure of this season's Championship was agreed to help "mitigate the impact of Covid-19, an England and Wales Cricket Board statement said in April.
A review by the ECB, the 18 counties and other stakeholders will be carried out at the end of this season to decide the format for 2022 and future years.
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Lancs are 86/5 off 13 overs, chasing 129 in the Roses match on an absolute bunsen burner at Old Trafford. The ball is turning square for the likes of Lyth, Root, and Bess.
Vitality Blast quarter-finals
Yorks v Sussex at Riverside Durham Tue 24th August
Notts v Hampshire at Trent Bridge Wed 25th August
Somerset v Lancs at Taunton Thu 26th August
Kent v Birmingham at Canterbury Fri 27th August
Yorks v Sussex at Riverside Durham Tue 24th August
Notts v Hampshire at Trent Bridge Wed 25th August
Somerset v Lancs at Taunton Thu 26th August
Kent v Birmingham at Canterbury Fri 27th August
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Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that Tymal Mills has extended his T20 contract with the club.
Since joining the club in 2015, the left-arm fast bowler has played 60 T20 matches for Sussex. The 28-year-old’s 75 wickets for the Sharks make him Sussex’s fourth highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. Three more dismissals will take Tymal into second place, behind only Will Beer.
Tymal is the Sharks’ joint top wicket-taker in this year’s Vitality Blast, level on 11 with David Wiese.
After extending his time at Sussex, Tymal said: “I’m really pleased to sign this extension. I’m currently in my seventh year down at Sussex and it’s a great place to play cricket and a great place to live. We’re in the hunt for the Blast trophy again this year with a quarter final to look forward to after The Hundred finishes. Hopefully we can sustain this level of success over the next few years.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with Kirts in his first year as Head Coach after developing a good relationship while he was bowling coach and Wrighty is a great captain who trusts me to do my job out in the middle. I’m looking forward to continuing playing for them both over the next couple of years.
“We’ve got a lot of young guys coming through at the club and I enjoy working with the young bowlers. They’re keen to learn and improve and I’ll always be on hand to help them when I can so that when they get their chance in the first-team they’re ready and confident to play our brand of brave, aggressive T20 cricket.”
Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, James Kirtley added: “It's no secret how important Tymal is to our T20 team so I am delighted he will be with Sussex for the next 2 years.
“He regularly bowls the tough overs and more often than not delivers at crucial moments. He has committed fully to the T20 team this year and his improvement in his batting and fielding has been great to see. His performances this year have fully deserved the attention of England and I personally feel he has more to offer at the top level.
“On a personal level, I really enjoy working with Tymal. He is a fine individual who has a hugely positive influence on our dressing room.”
Since joining the club in 2015, the left-arm fast bowler has played 60 T20 matches for Sussex. The 28-year-old’s 75 wickets for the Sharks make him Sussex’s fourth highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. Three more dismissals will take Tymal into second place, behind only Will Beer.
Tymal is the Sharks’ joint top wicket-taker in this year’s Vitality Blast, level on 11 with David Wiese.
After extending his time at Sussex, Tymal said: “I’m really pleased to sign this extension. I’m currently in my seventh year down at Sussex and it’s a great place to play cricket and a great place to live. We’re in the hunt for the Blast trophy again this year with a quarter final to look forward to after The Hundred finishes. Hopefully we can sustain this level of success over the next few years.
“I’ve really enjoyed working with Kirts in his first year as Head Coach after developing a good relationship while he was bowling coach and Wrighty is a great captain who trusts me to do my job out in the middle. I’m looking forward to continuing playing for them both over the next couple of years.
“We’ve got a lot of young guys coming through at the club and I enjoy working with the young bowlers. They’re keen to learn and improve and I’ll always be on hand to help them when I can so that when they get their chance in the first-team they’re ready and confident to play our brand of brave, aggressive T20 cricket.”
Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, James Kirtley added: “It's no secret how important Tymal is to our T20 team so I am delighted he will be with Sussex for the next 2 years.
“He regularly bowls the tough overs and more often than not delivers at crucial moments. He has committed fully to the T20 team this year and his improvement in his batting and fielding has been great to see. His performances this year have fully deserved the attention of England and I personally feel he has more to offer at the top level.
“On a personal level, I really enjoy working with Tymal. He is a fine individual who has a hugely positive influence on our dressing room.”
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The Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has imposed suspended sanctions against Leicestershire County Cricket Club and Colin Ackermann following a remote disciplinary hearing on 2 August.
The hearing was held after Leicestershire received six fixed penalties in a 12-month period; Ackermann was captain on all six occasions.
As a consequence of the fixed penalties, Leicestershire were charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.6.21(a). The club was given suspended points deductions dependent on the future conduct of Leicestershire’s players.
The Disciplinary Panel’s decision will result in a penalty of 12 points in the LV= Insurance County Championship or two points in the Vitality Blast or two points in the Royal London Cup being imposed if cricketers playing for Leicestershire incur one or more fixed penalty breaches in any competition within 12 months from the date of the hearing, subject to the discretion of the Panel.
Ackermann was charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.6.22. The Panel determined that Ackermann will serve a one-match suspension if a Leicestershire player receives a fixed penalty in a match in which he is captain within 12 months from the date of the hearing.
Unfair and improper conduct
Within the same proceedings, the Panel imposed sanctions on Ben Mike and Leicestershire after Mike deliberately damaged, or sought to damage, the pitch in Leicestershire’s Vitality T20 Blast match against Northamptonshire on 29 June 2021.
Both Mike and Leicestershire were charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.2.
Mike was suspended from playing in two Royal London Cup matches; the Panel took into account that Leicestershire had already withdrawn him from one match which they deemed to be already served.
Leicestershire have been deducted one point from their Vitality T20 Blast total for 2021.
The Panel
The Disciplinary Panel was chaired by Mike Smith, alongside Claire Taylor and Tom Poynton.
Any appeal must be made within 14 days from the date of the decision.
The hearing was held after Leicestershire received six fixed penalties in a 12-month period; Ackermann was captain on all six occasions.
As a consequence of the fixed penalties, Leicestershire were charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.6.21(a). The club was given suspended points deductions dependent on the future conduct of Leicestershire’s players.
The Disciplinary Panel’s decision will result in a penalty of 12 points in the LV= Insurance County Championship or two points in the Vitality Blast or two points in the Royal London Cup being imposed if cricketers playing for Leicestershire incur one or more fixed penalty breaches in any competition within 12 months from the date of the hearing, subject to the discretion of the Panel.
Ackermann was charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.6.22. The Panel determined that Ackermann will serve a one-match suspension if a Leicestershire player receives a fixed penalty in a match in which he is captain within 12 months from the date of the hearing.
Unfair and improper conduct
Within the same proceedings, the Panel imposed sanctions on Ben Mike and Leicestershire after Mike deliberately damaged, or sought to damage, the pitch in Leicestershire’s Vitality T20 Blast match against Northamptonshire on 29 June 2021.
Both Mike and Leicestershire were charged with a breach of ECB Directive 3.2.
Mike was suspended from playing in two Royal London Cup matches; the Panel took into account that Leicestershire had already withdrawn him from one match which they deemed to be already served.
Leicestershire have been deducted one point from their Vitality T20 Blast total for 2021.
The Panel
The Disciplinary Panel was chaired by Mike Smith, alongside Claire Taylor and Tom Poynton.
Any appeal must be made within 14 days from the date of the decision.
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Middlesex-Gloucestershire match called off due to COVID-19 outbreak
London: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the cancellation of the Royal London Cup match between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Radlett due to a Covid-19 outbreak within the Gloucestershire squad.
Members of the Gloucestershire squad are required to self-isolate which has resulted in the cancellation of the match. Under Playing Condition 16.11.4.5 Group A will, therefore, be decided on an 'average points per completed match' basis.
The club will be issuing refunds to all spectators who have pre-purchased tickets and paid for car parking to tomorrow's game, No action is required on your part and refunds will be issued automatically in the coming week.
Middlesex's Chief Executive, Andrew Cornish, in an official release, commented: "Middlesex Cricket is extremely disappointed to hear of the cancellation of this fixture, which has a massive impact on our hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Royal London Cup."
"Whilst we have every sympathy with Gloucestershire's situation, as we all endeavour to handle the impact of Covid on our playing groups, as a Club Middlesex have taken every possible step to mitigate any Covid risk to our players, and to hear that our opponents tomorrow are only able to field one player not in isolation is extremely disappointing," he added.
Further talking about the cancellation, Cornish said: "In discussions with the ECB we have made every effort to get tomorrow's game on, to no avail, and to have our campaign impacted in this way is saddening. We will continue to discuss this situation with the ECB in the hope of a more satisfactory resolution for Middlesex Cricket."
"Our thanks go to all Middlesex members and supporters who were due to attend the fixture who will sadly miss out on the opportunity to watch us in action. It's a real shame that with so little cricket to enjoy this summer in person, you are now unable to do so tomorrow, in what promised to be a thrilling encounter," he added.
https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...ch-called-off-due-to-covid-19-outbreak/796289
London: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed the cancellation of the Royal London Cup match between Middlesex and Gloucestershire at Radlett due to a Covid-19 outbreak within the Gloucestershire squad.
Members of the Gloucestershire squad are required to self-isolate which has resulted in the cancellation of the match. Under Playing Condition 16.11.4.5 Group A will, therefore, be decided on an 'average points per completed match' basis.
The club will be issuing refunds to all spectators who have pre-purchased tickets and paid for car parking to tomorrow's game, No action is required on your part and refunds will be issued automatically in the coming week.
Middlesex's Chief Executive, Andrew Cornish, in an official release, commented: "Middlesex Cricket is extremely disappointed to hear of the cancellation of this fixture, which has a massive impact on our hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Royal London Cup."
"Whilst we have every sympathy with Gloucestershire's situation, as we all endeavour to handle the impact of Covid on our playing groups, as a Club Middlesex have taken every possible step to mitigate any Covid risk to our players, and to hear that our opponents tomorrow are only able to field one player not in isolation is extremely disappointing," he added.
Further talking about the cancellation, Cornish said: "In discussions with the ECB we have made every effort to get tomorrow's game on, to no avail, and to have our campaign impacted in this way is saddening. We will continue to discuss this situation with the ECB in the hope of a more satisfactory resolution for Middlesex Cricket."
"Our thanks go to all Middlesex members and supporters who were due to attend the fixture who will sadly miss out on the opportunity to watch us in action. It's a real shame that with so little cricket to enjoy this summer in person, you are now unable to do so tomorrow, in what promised to be a thrilling encounter," he added.
https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...ch-called-off-due-to-covid-19-outbreak/796289
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Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that Ravi Bopara has signed a new T20 contract with the club.
The legendary all-rounder first joined the club at the end of 2019 and has been a crucial member of the Sussex Sharks Vitality Blast team during the last two seasons.
The 36-year-old has scored three half-centuries in this summer’s campaign, and his 228 runs at an average of 38 have been an important factor in the Sharks’ progression to the quarter-final later this month.
Ravi has also played a useful part with the ball, taking seven wickets with an economy rate of just 6.76 runs per over.
One of the outstanding players of the T20 era, Ravi has played almost 400 matches in the format for teams all over the world, including 38 matches for England. His 7,668 runs make him the 17th highest run-scorer in T20 history, and his 241 wickets make him the 29th leading wicket-taker of all time.
After signing his new contract, Ravi said: “I’m really pleased to be extending my stay at this wonderful club. The past couple of years have been very different to what I had expected when signing for Sussex, but thanks to everyone at the club I feel very at home now.
“JK [James Kirtley] and the rest of the coaching staff have been brilliant to work with this season, and hopefully we are on the verge of something special with our Blast quarter final coming up. I am hopeful that this could be the start of a period of dominance for the Sharks in the T20 competition and that’s something I want to be part of in the years to come.
“From now on, I will be focussing on T20 cricket. I have loved playing red-ball cricket over the years and obviously have some incredible memories in Championship and Test cricket with Essex and England, but my aim now is to get the best out of myself in the T20 format and see where that can take me and the teams I play for.”
Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, James Kirtley added: “It's great to have Ravi with us for the next few seasons. The role he plays for Sussex and the knowledge from the vast experiences he has had are key to our T20 team.
“I have enormously enjoyed working with Ravi and getting to know him better. His input at all levels has been hugely appreciated and his positive influence over our squad is massively valued. I look forward to seeing more match winning performances from Ravi this year and in future seasons.”
The legendary all-rounder first joined the club at the end of 2019 and has been a crucial member of the Sussex Sharks Vitality Blast team during the last two seasons.
The 36-year-old has scored three half-centuries in this summer’s campaign, and his 228 runs at an average of 38 have been an important factor in the Sharks’ progression to the quarter-final later this month.
Ravi has also played a useful part with the ball, taking seven wickets with an economy rate of just 6.76 runs per over.
One of the outstanding players of the T20 era, Ravi has played almost 400 matches in the format for teams all over the world, including 38 matches for England. His 7,668 runs make him the 17th highest run-scorer in T20 history, and his 241 wickets make him the 29th leading wicket-taker of all time.
After signing his new contract, Ravi said: “I’m really pleased to be extending my stay at this wonderful club. The past couple of years have been very different to what I had expected when signing for Sussex, but thanks to everyone at the club I feel very at home now.
“JK [James Kirtley] and the rest of the coaching staff have been brilliant to work with this season, and hopefully we are on the verge of something special with our Blast quarter final coming up. I am hopeful that this could be the start of a period of dominance for the Sharks in the T20 competition and that’s something I want to be part of in the years to come.
“From now on, I will be focussing on T20 cricket. I have loved playing red-ball cricket over the years and obviously have some incredible memories in Championship and Test cricket with Essex and England, but my aim now is to get the best out of myself in the T20 format and see where that can take me and the teams I play for.”
Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, James Kirtley added: “It's great to have Ravi with us for the next few seasons. The role he plays for Sussex and the knowledge from the vast experiences he has had are key to our T20 team.
“I have enormously enjoyed working with Ravi and getting to know him better. His input at all levels has been hugely appreciated and his positive influence over our squad is massively valued. I look forward to seeing more match winning performances from Ravi this year and in future seasons.”
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Sussex Cricket is delighted to announce that Dan Ibrahim has signed his first full professional contract with the club.
The 17-year-old all-rounder has agreed a multi-year contract with the club having impressed in the first team after signing a rookie deal earlier this summer.
Part of the Sussex pathway since the age of ten, Dan became the youngest player in County Championship history to score a half-century when he made 55 on debut against Yorkshire at Headingley in June. He followed that up with another fifty a month later in his second match against Glamorgan.
The Bede’s School pupil then played all seven of Sussex Sharks’ Royal London Cup matches this season, taking six wickets and making a top score of 46 against Lancashire at Sedbergh School last month.
Reacting to his new contract, Dan said: “I was over the moon when I signed my first long-term contract with the club. It’s something I’ve dreamt of doing ever since I started playing the game and now it feels so surreal that it has happened.
“First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. The endless driving around the country all year round and their support as well as the training my dad has given me has all helped me massively to get to where I am now.
“I would also like to thank all coaches in the pathway and especially Richard Halsall for giving me the confidence and support I have needed to make this next step.
“I’ve felt so welcomed coming into the first team. The players and staff have been great, and it’s been great to be able to spend time with Sals [Ian Salisbury] and Kirts [James Kirtley] who have helped me so much so far and given me the confidence I need to perform on this stage.
“I am really excited to see what the years to come bring. I can’t wait to continue my journey with the club and hopefully bring trophies back to Hove in the coming years.”
Sussex’s Championship & One-Day Head Coach, Ian Salisbury said: “I first saw Danial play soon after I came back to Sussex when he was an under-15. It was the same day as England won the World Cup and Dan scored his first hundred. That was the start of my realising what a very special player he can become.
“In much the same way as Archie [Lenham] and James [Coles], Dan’s temperament is just as impressive as his talent. He plays with no fear and always backs himself.
“Dan’s progress thus far is testament to that mindset, but also the club’s decision to integrate our Academy with our pro-squad as much as possible and to give first team opportunities to our promising youngsters.
“We want to sign cricketers that can play in all three formats and Dan is one of those. Add in the fact he is a genuine all-rounder and that is absolutely priceless to any team. He’s one of a number of young guys we have like that, and I am hugely excited about where they could take Sussex in four- or five-years’ time.”
James Kirtley, Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, added: “Dan has made a great start to his career, but it's not just been his performances that have stood out but the calmness in which he has gone about his cricket with bat and ball.
“I am delighted he has signed and as with all our young players this allows us to manage not just Dan's cricket but help manage all aspects of his life and ensure our approach is player-centric. I am sure Dan will have a busy winter ahead and it is our responsibility we get this right.
“He is a gentle young man with a steely desire to do well and I look forward to working with him over the years to come and watch him perform with both bat and ball for Sussex and beyond.”
The 17-year-old all-rounder has agreed a multi-year contract with the club having impressed in the first team after signing a rookie deal earlier this summer.
Part of the Sussex pathway since the age of ten, Dan became the youngest player in County Championship history to score a half-century when he made 55 on debut against Yorkshire at Headingley in June. He followed that up with another fifty a month later in his second match against Glamorgan.
The Bede’s School pupil then played all seven of Sussex Sharks’ Royal London Cup matches this season, taking six wickets and making a top score of 46 against Lancashire at Sedbergh School last month.
Reacting to his new contract, Dan said: “I was over the moon when I signed my first long-term contract with the club. It’s something I’ve dreamt of doing ever since I started playing the game and now it feels so surreal that it has happened.
“First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents. I wouldn’t be where I am today without them. The endless driving around the country all year round and their support as well as the training my dad has given me has all helped me massively to get to where I am now.
“I would also like to thank all coaches in the pathway and especially Richard Halsall for giving me the confidence and support I have needed to make this next step.
“I’ve felt so welcomed coming into the first team. The players and staff have been great, and it’s been great to be able to spend time with Sals [Ian Salisbury] and Kirts [James Kirtley] who have helped me so much so far and given me the confidence I need to perform on this stage.
“I am really excited to see what the years to come bring. I can’t wait to continue my journey with the club and hopefully bring trophies back to Hove in the coming years.”
Sussex’s Championship & One-Day Head Coach, Ian Salisbury said: “I first saw Danial play soon after I came back to Sussex when he was an under-15. It was the same day as England won the World Cup and Dan scored his first hundred. That was the start of my realising what a very special player he can become.
“In much the same way as Archie [Lenham] and James [Coles], Dan’s temperament is just as impressive as his talent. He plays with no fear and always backs himself.
“Dan’s progress thus far is testament to that mindset, but also the club’s decision to integrate our Academy with our pro-squad as much as possible and to give first team opportunities to our promising youngsters.
“We want to sign cricketers that can play in all three formats and Dan is one of those. Add in the fact he is a genuine all-rounder and that is absolutely priceless to any team. He’s one of a number of young guys we have like that, and I am hugely excited about where they could take Sussex in four- or five-years’ time.”
James Kirtley, Sussex’s T20 Head Coach, added: “Dan has made a great start to his career, but it's not just been his performances that have stood out but the calmness in which he has gone about his cricket with bat and ball.
“I am delighted he has signed and as with all our young players this allows us to manage not just Dan's cricket but help manage all aspects of his life and ensure our approach is player-centric. I am sure Dan will have a busy winter ahead and it is our responsibility we get this right.
“He is a gentle young man with a steely desire to do well and I look forward to working with him over the years to come and watch him perform with both bat and ball for Sussex and beyond.”
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Durham in a bit of trouble in the one-day final against Glamorgan at Trent Bridge: reduced to 73/3 off 18 overs in pursuit of 297.
The in-form David Bedingham* and Cameron Bancroft are at the crease but it'll be a tough chase.
Edit: Bedingham attempts a wild slog and is caught at cow corner for nought.
Durham 74/4
The in-form David Bedingham* and Cameron Bancroft are at the crease but it'll be a tough chase.
Edit: Bedingham attempts a wild slog and is caught at cow corner for nought.
Durham 74/4
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Bancroft and Sean Dickson trying to mount a recovery with a partnership of 68 so far.
Durham need 155 runs from 19 overs.
Durham need 155 runs from 19 overs.
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Bancroft caught at square-leg off a rank long-hop for 55.
Durham now 162/5 off 34 overs.
Durham now 162/5 off 34 overs.
Glamorgan skipper Kiran Carlson led from the front as his side beat Durham by 58 runs to win the One-Day Cup final at Trent Bridge.
It was a first knockout trophy triumph for the Welsh side in 58 years of trying in front of 7,200 supporters.
Carlson top scored with 82 as Glamorgan scrapped all down their batting order to post 296-6 in their 50 overs.
But Durham fell short, bowled out in the 46th over for 238 as Sean Dickson ran out of partners on 84 not out.
It was fitting that 40-year-old Michael Hogan took the final wicket, but spinner Andrew Salter - the only other survivor of Glamorgan's last appearance in a final in 2013 final - had already done the main damage, taking 3-42, openers Alex Lees and Graham Clark, and the prize scalp of David Bedingham.
Having earlier hit 33 off 22 balls to help Durham rally from a mid-innings clatter of wickets, that earned Salter the man of the match award.
It was a first knockout trophy triumph for the Welsh side in 58 years of trying in front of 7,200 supporters.
Carlson top scored with 82 as Glamorgan scrapped all down their batting order to post 296-6 in their 50 overs.
But Durham fell short, bowled out in the 46th over for 238 as Sean Dickson ran out of partners on 84 not out.
It was fitting that 40-year-old Michael Hogan took the final wicket, but spinner Andrew Salter - the only other survivor of Glamorgan's last appearance in a final in 2013 final - had already done the main damage, taking 3-42, openers Alex Lees and Graham Clark, and the prize scalp of David Bedingham.
Having earlier hit 33 off 22 balls to help Durham rally from a mid-innings clatter of wickets, that earned Salter the man of the match award.
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Warwickshire County Cricket Club has announced the signing of West Indian fast bowler Chemar Holder for the remaining four LV= Insurance County Championship games and for the Bob Willis Trophy final should the Bears qualify.
The 23-year-old - who is currently with the West Indian Test squad as they host Pakistan in Kingston for their second Test – is due to fly to London on Friday in preparation for the Bears Division One match against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford on Monday 30th August.
A tall right-arm fast bowler, Holder took two wickets on his Test debut - when the Windies toured New Zealand in December 2020 – before adding an ODI cap a month later in Dhaka, during the Bangladesh ODI series. To date, they are his only appearances for his national side.
“We’re delighted to add Chemar to our bowling unit ahead of what is an exciting four games in the LV= Insurance County Championship.” said Warwickshire Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace. “Chemar is a young, tall, fast bowler who will offer us something different as we look to build on our impressive start to the County Championship.
“In the red ball game Chemar has impressed internationally and domestically and I know he’s extremely excited to wear the Bear and Ragged Staff.
“I’d like to thank batsmen Hanuma Vihari and Pieter Malan for their contributions, and we look forward to welcoming Chemar very soon.”
Holder first made his mark in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup where he shone in the semi-final and final to help the Windies secure the trophy. Since then, the youngster has taken 81 wickets in just 21 first class matches at an average of 25.33.
In the white ball game, Holder has played for Barbados Tridents and St Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League and Barbados in the Regional Super50.
Chemar Holder said: “Warwickshire is a fantastic club with a proud history of winning trophies and overseas stars.
“The Bears squad have a great opportunity to win a trophy this season and I can’t wait to contribute and help the team achieve their goals.
“I’m incredibly excited to test myself in such an illustrious competition.”
The Bears return to action on Friday 27 August when they take on Kent in the Vitality Blast quarter-final at Canterbury. Warwickshire then return to LV= Insurance County Championship action, taking on Lancashire three days later at Emirates Old Trafford in a Division One clash.
The 23-year-old - who is currently with the West Indian Test squad as they host Pakistan in Kingston for their second Test – is due to fly to London on Friday in preparation for the Bears Division One match against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford on Monday 30th August.
A tall right-arm fast bowler, Holder took two wickets on his Test debut - when the Windies toured New Zealand in December 2020 – before adding an ODI cap a month later in Dhaka, during the Bangladesh ODI series. To date, they are his only appearances for his national side.
“We’re delighted to add Chemar to our bowling unit ahead of what is an exciting four games in the LV= Insurance County Championship.” said Warwickshire Director of Cricket Paul Farbrace. “Chemar is a young, tall, fast bowler who will offer us something different as we look to build on our impressive start to the County Championship.
“In the red ball game Chemar has impressed internationally and domestically and I know he’s extremely excited to wear the Bear and Ragged Staff.
“I’d like to thank batsmen Hanuma Vihari and Pieter Malan for their contributions, and we look forward to welcoming Chemar very soon.”
Holder first made his mark in the 2016 Under-19 World Cup where he shone in the semi-final and final to help the Windies secure the trophy. Since then, the youngster has taken 81 wickets in just 21 first class matches at an average of 25.33.
In the white ball game, Holder has played for Barbados Tridents and St Lucia Kings in the Caribbean Premier League and Barbados in the Regional Super50.
Chemar Holder said: “Warwickshire is a fantastic club with a proud history of winning trophies and overseas stars.
“The Bears squad have a great opportunity to win a trophy this season and I can’t wait to contribute and help the team achieve their goals.
“I’m incredibly excited to test myself in such an illustrious competition.”
The Bears return to action on Friday 27 August when they take on Kent in the Vitality Blast quarter-final at Canterbury. Warwickshire then return to LV= Insurance County Championship action, taking on Lancashire three days later at Emirates Old Trafford in a Division One clash.
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The Vitality Blast quarter-finals are this week, with Yorkshire playing Sussex at erm.. Chester-le-Street right now. The slightly strange choice of venue is attributable to the test match starting at Headingley tomorrow.
Yorkshire batting first are 95/3 from 76 balls with Gary Ballance unbeaten on 40.
Yorkshire batting first are 95/3 from 76 balls with Gary Ballance unbeaten on 40.
Brilliant match tonight.
Notts Outlaws missed out on a fifth Finals Day appearance in six years as Hampshire pulled off a thrilling two-run T20 Blast win at Trent Bridge.
The visitors were reduced to 40-5, having been asked to bat first, and could only manage a score of 125-9.
Opener Joe Clarke made 42, passing 400 runs in this year's competition, before his dismissal turned the game.
Notts needed three off the last over, but Dane Paterson was caught behind as they were all out for 123.
Notts Outlaws missed out on a fifth Finals Day appearance in six years as Hampshire pulled off a thrilling two-run T20 Blast win at Trent Bridge.
The visitors were reduced to 40-5, having been asked to bat first, and could only manage a score of 125-9.
Opener Joe Clarke made 42, passing 400 runs in this year's competition, before his dismissal turned the game.
Notts needed three off the last over, but Dane Paterson was caught behind as they were all out for 123.
Tom Abell's unbeaten 78 saw Somerset beat Lancashire Lightning by seven wickets to reach T20 Blast Finals Day.
The hosts chased a target of 185 with 10 balls to spare as Tom Lammonby (47 not out) and Will Smeed (44) also made impressive contributions.
Lancashire's 184-9 proved to be an under-par effort after they made a fast start in the powerplay.
Roelof van der Merwe (4-27) took crucial wickets at the top of the order despite 42 from Dane Vilas.
Somerset will join fellow South Group qualifiers Sussex Sharks and Hampshire Hawks at Finals Day on Saturday, 18 September at Edgbaston.
The hosts chased a target of 185 with 10 balls to spare as Tom Lammonby (47 not out) and Will Smeed (44) also made impressive contributions.
Lancashire's 184-9 proved to be an under-par effort after they made a fast start in the powerplay.
Roelof van der Merwe (4-27) took crucial wickets at the top of the order despite 42 from Dane Vilas.
Somerset will join fellow South Group qualifiers Sussex Sharks and Hampshire Hawks at Finals Day on Saturday, 18 September at Edgbaston.
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Sussex 'disappointed' as Chris Jordan joins Surrey and Phil Salt signs for Lancashire
"We are disappointed to bid farewell to two players that have developed into extremely fine players... however, we fully respect their decisions," said Sussex after Chris Jordan and Phil Salt left to join Surrey and Lancashire respectively
England internationals Chris Jordan and Phil Salt are leaving Sussex and heading to Surrey and Lancashire respectively.
The pair have both decided not to take up new contract offers when their current deals expire and shortly after the announcement, Jordan was confirmed as a Surrey player on a three-year deal with Salt signing the same contract with the Red Rose.
Sussex say they are "disappointed" but accept the players' wishes to "take up new challenges", with Jordan set to skipper Surrey's T20 side.
All-rounder Jordan, 32, who has played 34 one-day internationals and eight Tests, joined Sussex in 2013 after being released by Surrey.
"I am extremely pleased to be returning to the place where it all started for me at the age of 17," he said. "I return having evolved not only as a cricketer but a person and I'm looking forward continuing that evolution.
"I am honoured to be entrusted with leading the T20 team over the next few years and playing a part in helping the club win trophies. There is an enormous amount of talent in the dressing room and I can't wait to get started."
Hard-hitting opening batsman Salt, who turns 25 on Saturday, moves on after breaking into the England one-day side earlier this summer.
"I'd first of all like to thank everyone at Sussex County Cricket Club for the last six years. I've loved every minute playing at Hove and moving on has not been an easy decision to make," he said.
"However, the opportunity of playing for Lancashire, having spent much of my childhood in the North West, was something that I couldn't turn down."
A Sussex statement read: "Both players were offered new contracts by the club but have decided to take up new challenges.
"We are disappointed to bid farewell to two players that have developed into extremely fine players, represented their country and played in some of the most high-profile leagues around the world during their time at Sussex.
"However, we fully respect their decisions and understand their reasons for moving on to new clubs, where we wish them every success."
Both players will hope to go out on a high with Sussex having qualified for finals day in the T20 Blast.
Jordan said: "To be saying goodbye to everyone at Sussex has to be one of the toughest things I've had to do to date."
https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12148/12391897/sussex-disappointed-as-chris-jordan-joins-surrey-and-phil-salt-signs-for-lancashire
"We are disappointed to bid farewell to two players that have developed into extremely fine players... however, we fully respect their decisions," said Sussex after Chris Jordan and Phil Salt left to join Surrey and Lancashire respectively
England internationals Chris Jordan and Phil Salt are leaving Sussex and heading to Surrey and Lancashire respectively.
The pair have both decided not to take up new contract offers when their current deals expire and shortly after the announcement, Jordan was confirmed as a Surrey player on a three-year deal with Salt signing the same contract with the Red Rose.
Sussex say they are "disappointed" but accept the players' wishes to "take up new challenges", with Jordan set to skipper Surrey's T20 side.
All-rounder Jordan, 32, who has played 34 one-day internationals and eight Tests, joined Sussex in 2013 after being released by Surrey.
"I am extremely pleased to be returning to the place where it all started for me at the age of 17," he said. "I return having evolved not only as a cricketer but a person and I'm looking forward continuing that evolution.
"I am honoured to be entrusted with leading the T20 team over the next few years and playing a part in helping the club win trophies. There is an enormous amount of talent in the dressing room and I can't wait to get started."
Hard-hitting opening batsman Salt, who turns 25 on Saturday, moves on after breaking into the England one-day side earlier this summer.
"I'd first of all like to thank everyone at Sussex County Cricket Club for the last six years. I've loved every minute playing at Hove and moving on has not been an easy decision to make," he said.
"However, the opportunity of playing for Lancashire, having spent much of my childhood in the North West, was something that I couldn't turn down."
A Sussex statement read: "Both players were offered new contracts by the club but have decided to take up new challenges.
"We are disappointed to bid farewell to two players that have developed into extremely fine players, represented their country and played in some of the most high-profile leagues around the world during their time at Sussex.
"However, we fully respect their decisions and understand their reasons for moving on to new clubs, where we wish them every success."
Both players will hope to go out on a high with Sussex having qualified for finals day in the T20 Blast.
Jordan said: "To be saying goodbye to everyone at Sussex has to be one of the toughest things I've had to do to date."
https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12148/12391897/sussex-disappointed-as-chris-jordan-joins-surrey-and-phil-salt-signs-for-lancashire
Kent sealed a clean sweep for the South Group sides in the T20 Blast quarter-finals as they booked a place at Finals Day for the first time in 12 years.
Sam Billings led from the front with 56 as Kent beat Birmingham Bears to join Somerset, Hampshire and Sussex in the last four.
Chasing 162-7 under the Canterbury lights, the Bears buckled from 36-1 to 55-6 to lose by 21 runs on 141.
Kent, 2007 winners, face 2009 victors Sussex at Edgbaston on 18 September.
Hampshire and Somerset will meet in the other semi-final - a repeat of the 2010 final.
Billings and Daniel Bell-Drummond (53) each took 37 balls to ease Kent to a decent, although slightly sub-par, score.
But the Bears then collapsed alarmingly before some fabulous late fireworks from Jake Lintott and Tim Bresnan gave the visitors false hope.
Sam Billings led from the front with 56 as Kent beat Birmingham Bears to join Somerset, Hampshire and Sussex in the last four.
Chasing 162-7 under the Canterbury lights, the Bears buckled from 36-1 to 55-6 to lose by 21 runs on 141.
Kent, 2007 winners, face 2009 victors Sussex at Edgbaston on 18 September.
Hampshire and Somerset will meet in the other semi-final - a repeat of the 2010 final.
Billings and Daniel Bell-Drummond (53) each took 37 balls to ease Kent to a decent, although slightly sub-par, score.
But the Bears then collapsed alarmingly before some fabulous late fireworks from Jake Lintott and Tim Bresnan gave the visitors false hope.
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LV= Insurance County Championship game between Durham and Surrey will not go ahead following positive Covid-19 case
The LV= Insurance County Championship match between Durham and Surrey at the Emirates Riverside will not go ahead following an unnamed member of the Surrey playing squad testing positive for Covid-19.
The player has begun to self-isolate along with a significant number of the Surrey squad who have been identified as close contacts.
Due to the required isolation protocols and the extensive impact on Surrey’s available playing squad, reluctantly the decision has been made that the match will not go ahead on Monday 30 August.
Confirmation on the awarding of points for the match will be announced in due course.
The LV= Insurance County Championship match between Durham and Surrey at the Emirates Riverside will not go ahead following an unnamed member of the Surrey playing squad testing positive for Covid-19.
The player has begun to self-isolate along with a significant number of the Surrey squad who have been identified as close contacts.
Due to the required isolation protocols and the extensive impact on Surrey’s available playing squad, reluctantly the decision has been made that the match will not go ahead on Monday 30 August.
Confirmation on the awarding of points for the match will be announced in due course.
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Zafar Gohar playing today
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(29 ov) 107/0
Gloucestershire
Day 1 - Gloucs chose to field. CRR: 3.68
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(29 ov) 107/0
Gloucestershire
Day 1 - Gloucs chose to field. CRR: 3.68
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Kent 167/7 (20 overs) beat Somerset 142/9 (20 overs) by 25 runs to win the T20 Blast.
Joe Denly took 3/31 from 4 overs to win the tournament for the second time in his career, with the first coming all the way back in 2007.
Earlier, Jordan Cox played a splendid innings of 58 not out from 28 balls to help Kent put up a competitive score.
Joe Denly took 3/31 from 4 overs to win the tournament for the second time in his career, with the first coming all the way back in 2007.
Earlier, Jordan Cox played a splendid innings of 58 not out from 28 balls to help Kent put up a competitive score.
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Vitality Blast Final, Edgbaston
Kent Spitfires 167-7: Cox 58*, Crawley 41; Van der Merwe 3-19
Somerset 142-9: Smeed 43; Denly 3-31, Qais 2-19
Kent Spitfires won by 25 runs
https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/58609102
Kent Spitfires 167-7: Cox 58*, Crawley 41; Van der Merwe 3-19
Somerset 142-9: Smeed 43; Denly 3-31, Qais 2-19
Kent Spitfires won by 25 runs
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For county
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to secure the futures of Adil Rashid and Gary Ballance at Emerald Headingley.
Leg-spinner Rashid has signed a two year white ball contract, with batsman Ballance agreeing a three year extension to his current deal across all formats
Rashid remains one of the hottest properties in world cricket, taking 232 wickets in T20 cricket and 65 in international T20 matches.
The 33-year-old, who is currently playing for Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings, will join up with England’s T20 World Cup squad following his spell in the competition.
Ballance, who averages 47.31 in First Class cricket, has finished the season on a high, with a sensational century at Hampshire followed by a half century against Warwickshire at Emerald Headingley.
The 31-year-old also had a strong finish to Yorkshire Vikings’ Vitality Blast campaign, notching another half century in the quarter-final against Sussex Sharks.
Martyn Moxon, The Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s Director of Cricket said: “I am delighted that both players have committed their futures to the Club.
“Adil and Gary are very important players to the team and we look forward to them further contributing for years to come.
“Both players have been at Yorkshire for many years and have played in some of the most high-pressured matches in world cricket. Their experience and influence are hugely beneficial to the young squad that we are developing across all three competitions.”
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is delighted to secure the futures of Adil Rashid and Gary Ballance at Emerald Headingley.
Leg-spinner Rashid has signed a two year white ball contract, with batsman Ballance agreeing a three year extension to his current deal across all formats
Rashid remains one of the hottest properties in world cricket, taking 232 wickets in T20 cricket and 65 in international T20 matches.
The 33-year-old, who is currently playing for Indian Premier League side Punjab Kings, will join up with England’s T20 World Cup squad following his spell in the competition.
Ballance, who averages 47.31 in First Class cricket, has finished the season on a high, with a sensational century at Hampshire followed by a half century against Warwickshire at Emerald Headingley.
The 31-year-old also had a strong finish to Yorkshire Vikings’ Vitality Blast campaign, notching another half century in the quarter-final against Sussex Sharks.
Martyn Moxon, The Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s Director of Cricket said: “I am delighted that both players have committed their futures to the Club.
“Adil and Gary are very important players to the team and we look forward to them further contributing for years to come.
“Both players have been at Yorkshire for many years and have played in some of the most high-pressured matches in world cricket. Their experience and influence are hugely beneficial to the young squad that we are developing across all three competitions.”
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Warwickshire won their their first County Championship since 2012 as they beat Somerset by 118 runs at Edgbaston.
After declaring at 294-3 to set Somerset 273 to win in 79 overs, the Bears bowled out the visitors for 154.
The Bears' eighth title triumph denied Lancashire, who will instead have to settle for second place - and a meeting with Warwickshire in next week's Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's.
England all-rounder Chris Woakes took 3-39 as Somerset collapsed from 31-0.
Craig Miles took 3-26, while Liam Norwell claimed the final wicket of Somerset last man Jack Brooks - but local boys Woakes and Rob Yates, with his 132 not out, led the Bears' fight.
After a three-year absence from the Bears' red-ball team because of his England commitments, Woakes has bounced right back to his best form over the past two matches to take 12 wickets.
Woakes is the only survivor from the Bears' last title triumph in 2012, when he made eight appearances - and he followed his 3-40 and 3-26 on his return to action against Yorkshire at Emerald Headingley last week by again taking six wickets in the match here.
In a fitting finale to an otherwise frustrating injury and Covid-affected season for the 'Brummie Botham', it was also good news for England.
Woakes also more than proved his fitness ahead of this winter's scheduled Ashes tour, sending down 46.3 overs in the match as the Bears' most utilised bowler.
It was very hard luck on Lancashire, one of the four teams separated by just 6.5 points at the start of this final round of matches.
After Nottinghamshire dropped out of the running, they had ended Hampshire's hopes of a first title since 1973 in Liverpool on Thursday with a thrilling Dane Vilas-inspired one-wicket victory at Aigburth.
And if the Bears had failed, Lancashire would have been champions for the first time since 2011 when, with some irony, they beat Somerset at Taunton to pip Warwickshire to the title.
Instead, their outright title count remains at eight, although they did also share the title with Surrey in 1950.
They now have the chance to make amends over five days at Lord's next week in the second Bob Willis Trophy final, starting on Tuesday, although the weather forecast is none too promising.
It is the third year in succession that Somerset, also beaten here at Edgbaston on Saturday night in the T20 Blast final, have been present when English cricket's red-ball title was won.
They were runners-up to Essex in the Championship when they lost at Taunton in 2019 and again failed to beat Essex in last year's Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's.
Warwickshire are the first side to win the Championship without once posting a 400-plus score.
Their first-innings total of 367 in this game was even bettered by Somerset, who put behind them their own recent string of batting failures to post 389 for a 22-run lead.
But, after finally bowling Somerset out, openers Yates and England's Dom Sibley, who made his second 50 of the match, constructed the Bears' first century opening partnership of the season in Thursday's final session.
And, after resuming on 179-1, Yates went on to reach his fourth Championship ton of the summer as the Bears plundered a further 115 in 15 overs before declaring after just an hour, aided by skipper Will Rhodes (62) and Matt Lamb (27 not out).
Rhodes set a bold declaration target and he was rewarded when the Bears fast bowlers, spearheaded by Woakes, really steamed in - and Somerset folded miserably as the hosts took their catches.
Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan, twice a title winner before with Yorkshire, Sam Hain, twice, and Yates all took fine catches.
And Norwell removed Steven Davies with a yorker that hit middle and off before Woakes sent fellow England paceman Craig Overton's off stump flying, then did the same to Jack Leach. But it was fittingly captain Rhodes who pouched the final slip catch.
That allowed him to joined the illustrious list of six previous Bears captains - Frank Foster (1914), Tom Dollery (1951), AC Smith (1972), Dermot Reeve (1994 and 1995), Nick Knight (2004) and Jim Troughton (2012) - to have led their team to the title.
Analysis - BBC Radio WM commentator Mike Taylor
I read a report this morning that Warwickshire would need a near-perfect performance if they were going to win - and that is more or less what they have delivered.
They needed quick runs to give themselves the maximum amount of time to bowl out Somerset this afternoon, on a pitch that seemed pretty hard work to get wickets throughout.
They batted furiously this morning to set the target, left themselves 79 overs to bowl and, in front of a crowd that, given free entry, grew throughout the day, they did it with a fair bit of time to spare.
It is a fine achievement for a young team that has got to this point rather quicker than they thought they were going to.
Warwickshire first-team coach Mark Robinson told BBC Radio WM:
"I'm very happy. It's hard to put into words. It's a monumental effort on a very good, placid wicket - to win with 20 overs to spare.
"This really captured where we have been at our best all year. We have had to do it the hard way at times. We strained for that last bonus point and couldn't get it and needed Lancashire to help us out. They did and we took advantage.
"Our batting this morning was excellent from Yates, Rhodes and Lamb and then we kept taking wickets. The guys just found the energy they needed - it's amazing how you find that energy when you have impetus."
Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes told BBC Radio 5 Live:
"It's going to take a while to sink in, but it's an unbelievable feeling and a very, very proud moment.
"I think we knew about Lancashire winning quite early in our second innings last night and we knew it was back in our hands.
"We knew what we had to do today to get the job done and get ourselves over the line.
"We had to dangle the carrot for Somerset. We always wanted to lure them in to trying to win the game and we were prepared to lose it, trying to win.
"This pitch was obviously a bit of a belter, but we knew that day four at Edgbaston is always a place where any result is possible.
"We bowled very, very nicely and when you've got the likes of Chris Woakes and Liam Norwell in your attack, you're always going to have a chance to take 10 wickets.
"At the moment, none of us are really thinking about having to play a game next week, we'll enjoy this and then prepare for that when we get down to London on Monday."
Somerset head coach Jason Kerr:
"It was disappointing to lose it in that manner after competing hard for three days.
"It was a fair declaration but we did not bat well enough. There were some magic balls bowled but some soft dismissals.
"It has been a poor month for us. People tend to remember the cricket you play in September but I hope they will also remember the good cricket we played up to August."
Warwickshire 367: Hain 83, Rhodes 60, Sibley 56, Briggs 53*; Overton 5-88 & 294-3 dec: Yates 132*, Rhodes 62, Sibley 50
Somerset 389: Gregory 68, Azhar Ali 60, Lammonby 59, Davies 52; Bresnan 3-35, Briggs 3-77, Woakes 3-100 & 154: Miles 3-26, Woakes 3-39,
After declaring at 294-3 to set Somerset 273 to win in 79 overs, the Bears bowled out the visitors for 154.
The Bears' eighth title triumph denied Lancashire, who will instead have to settle for second place - and a meeting with Warwickshire in next week's Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's.
England all-rounder Chris Woakes took 3-39 as Somerset collapsed from 31-0.
Craig Miles took 3-26, while Liam Norwell claimed the final wicket of Somerset last man Jack Brooks - but local boys Woakes and Rob Yates, with his 132 not out, led the Bears' fight.
After a three-year absence from the Bears' red-ball team because of his England commitments, Woakes has bounced right back to his best form over the past two matches to take 12 wickets.
Woakes is the only survivor from the Bears' last title triumph in 2012, when he made eight appearances - and he followed his 3-40 and 3-26 on his return to action against Yorkshire at Emerald Headingley last week by again taking six wickets in the match here.
In a fitting finale to an otherwise frustrating injury and Covid-affected season for the 'Brummie Botham', it was also good news for England.
Woakes also more than proved his fitness ahead of this winter's scheduled Ashes tour, sending down 46.3 overs in the match as the Bears' most utilised bowler.
It was very hard luck on Lancashire, one of the four teams separated by just 6.5 points at the start of this final round of matches.
After Nottinghamshire dropped out of the running, they had ended Hampshire's hopes of a first title since 1973 in Liverpool on Thursday with a thrilling Dane Vilas-inspired one-wicket victory at Aigburth.
And if the Bears had failed, Lancashire would have been champions for the first time since 2011 when, with some irony, they beat Somerset at Taunton to pip Warwickshire to the title.
Instead, their outright title count remains at eight, although they did also share the title with Surrey in 1950.
They now have the chance to make amends over five days at Lord's next week in the second Bob Willis Trophy final, starting on Tuesday, although the weather forecast is none too promising.
It is the third year in succession that Somerset, also beaten here at Edgbaston on Saturday night in the T20 Blast final, have been present when English cricket's red-ball title was won.
They were runners-up to Essex in the Championship when they lost at Taunton in 2019 and again failed to beat Essex in last year's Bob Willis Trophy final at Lord's.
Warwickshire are the first side to win the Championship without once posting a 400-plus score.
Their first-innings total of 367 in this game was even bettered by Somerset, who put behind them their own recent string of batting failures to post 389 for a 22-run lead.
But, after finally bowling Somerset out, openers Yates and England's Dom Sibley, who made his second 50 of the match, constructed the Bears' first century opening partnership of the season in Thursday's final session.
And, after resuming on 179-1, Yates went on to reach his fourth Championship ton of the summer as the Bears plundered a further 115 in 15 overs before declaring after just an hour, aided by skipper Will Rhodes (62) and Matt Lamb (27 not out).
Rhodes set a bold declaration target and he was rewarded when the Bears fast bowlers, spearheaded by Woakes, really steamed in - and Somerset folded miserably as the hosts took their catches.
Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan, twice a title winner before with Yorkshire, Sam Hain, twice, and Yates all took fine catches.
And Norwell removed Steven Davies with a yorker that hit middle and off before Woakes sent fellow England paceman Craig Overton's off stump flying, then did the same to Jack Leach. But it was fittingly captain Rhodes who pouched the final slip catch.
That allowed him to joined the illustrious list of six previous Bears captains - Frank Foster (1914), Tom Dollery (1951), AC Smith (1972), Dermot Reeve (1994 and 1995), Nick Knight (2004) and Jim Troughton (2012) - to have led their team to the title.
Analysis - BBC Radio WM commentator Mike Taylor
I read a report this morning that Warwickshire would need a near-perfect performance if they were going to win - and that is more or less what they have delivered.
They needed quick runs to give themselves the maximum amount of time to bowl out Somerset this afternoon, on a pitch that seemed pretty hard work to get wickets throughout.
They batted furiously this morning to set the target, left themselves 79 overs to bowl and, in front of a crowd that, given free entry, grew throughout the day, they did it with a fair bit of time to spare.
It is a fine achievement for a young team that has got to this point rather quicker than they thought they were going to.
Warwickshire first-team coach Mark Robinson told BBC Radio WM:
"I'm very happy. It's hard to put into words. It's a monumental effort on a very good, placid wicket - to win with 20 overs to spare.
"This really captured where we have been at our best all year. We have had to do it the hard way at times. We strained for that last bonus point and couldn't get it and needed Lancashire to help us out. They did and we took advantage.
"Our batting this morning was excellent from Yates, Rhodes and Lamb and then we kept taking wickets. The guys just found the energy they needed - it's amazing how you find that energy when you have impetus."
Warwickshire captain Will Rhodes told BBC Radio 5 Live:
"It's going to take a while to sink in, but it's an unbelievable feeling and a very, very proud moment.
"I think we knew about Lancashire winning quite early in our second innings last night and we knew it was back in our hands.
"We knew what we had to do today to get the job done and get ourselves over the line.
"We had to dangle the carrot for Somerset. We always wanted to lure them in to trying to win the game and we were prepared to lose it, trying to win.
"This pitch was obviously a bit of a belter, but we knew that day four at Edgbaston is always a place where any result is possible.
"We bowled very, very nicely and when you've got the likes of Chris Woakes and Liam Norwell in your attack, you're always going to have a chance to take 10 wickets.
"At the moment, none of us are really thinking about having to play a game next week, we'll enjoy this and then prepare for that when we get down to London on Monday."
Somerset head coach Jason Kerr:
"It was disappointing to lose it in that manner after competing hard for three days.
"It was a fair declaration but we did not bat well enough. There were some magic balls bowled but some soft dismissals.
"It has been a poor month for us. People tend to remember the cricket you play in September but I hope they will also remember the good cricket we played up to August."
Warwickshire 367: Hain 83, Rhodes 60, Sibley 56, Briggs 53*; Overton 5-88 & 294-3 dec: Yates 132*, Rhodes 62, Sibley 50
Somerset 389: Gregory 68, Azhar Ali 60, Lammonby 59, Davies 52; Bresnan 3-35, Briggs 3-77, Woakes 3-100 & 154: Miles 3-26, Woakes 3-39,
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Gloucestershire Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of Australian opening batter Marcus Harris on a two-year deal.
The 29-year-old, who has represented Australia in Test cricket on 10 occasions, will be available to play in all formats for Gloucestershire in 2022 and 2023.
Speaking about signing for Gloucestershire, Harris said:
“I’m delighted to sign for Gloucestershire for the next two years at what is a really exciting time for the Club. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the Club and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity.
“The other aspect that attracted me to Bristol is the opportunity to play in the T20 Blast for the very first time. I’d also like to thank Leicestershire for giving me my first opportunity to play county cricket. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I wish them all the very best for next season.”
Harris made his Test debut at the end of 2018 when he was called up for a four-match series against India. He scored 256 runs in the series, including two half-centuries, at an average of 36.57.
The left-hander’s first-class record is something to be admired. Since making his debut for Western Australia in 2011, Harris has scored 7,567 runs for his home state, Victoria and Leicestershire at an average of 39.82 and a strike rate of 54.67. He’s made 18 first-class centuries and 31 half-centuries with a high score of 250* off 403 balls for Victoria against New South Wales in 2018.
Interim Head Coach, Ian Harvey said:
“Marcus is a tremendous player who has shown an ability to score a lot of runs in both red-ball and limited overs cricket. He has opened the batting for Australia at Test level and has come in at three in county cricket so we know wherever he slots in, he will make big scores.
“He is a leader and a consummate professional which is everything you want in an overseas player and having received a glowing endorsement from Club legend Michael Klinger, we have no doubt he will add huge value to the squad.”
Harris experienced domestic cricket in England for the first time in 2021, representing Leicestershire in the LV= Insurance County Championship and Royal London Cup.
Appearing in eight first-class matches, Harris made 655 runs at an average of 54.58; the sixth best average amongst players who played at least half of the tournament. Harris’ maiden county cricket century came in just his third match against Surrey, the first of three consecutive matches in which he made triple-figure scores at Leicester.
His high score of the season was 185 from 311 balls in a victory over Middlesex before Gloucestershire experienced his talent first-hand as he racked up 148 off 236 to lead his team to victory in early June.
Gloucestershire Cricket CEO, Will Brown commented:
“The signing of Marcus Harris is a big statement of intent from the Club. We are heading into next year off the back of a season in which we won more County Championship matches than any other county and the most in our history since 1998, but we want to be fighting for trophies.
“Marcus is an ambitious player with a huge amount of talent and we are delighted that he has seen the vision of the Club and wants to be a part of that over the next two years.”
In the 2021 Royal London Cup, Harris once again topped the averages for Leicestershire with 232 runs at 58.00 in his four appearances. That included a brilliant 127 against Yorkshire which followed a 75-run showing against Derbyshire.
Harris has scored 1,488 List A runs in his career at an average of 31.00 with that century against Yorkshire in late July being his career best.
The Aussie opener has not played in T20 cricket in over a year-and-a-half but has shown he is capable of performing in the shortest format. Harris was the top scorer for Melbourne Renegades in the 2017/2018 Big Bash League with 324 runs at 29.45.
Harris will join up with the Gloucestershire team at the conclusion of the Australian domestic season in March 2022
The 29-year-old, who has represented Australia in Test cricket on 10 occasions, will be available to play in all formats for Gloucestershire in 2022 and 2023.
Speaking about signing for Gloucestershire, Harris said:
“I’m delighted to sign for Gloucestershire for the next two years at what is a really exciting time for the Club. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the Club and I’m really looking forward to the opportunity.
“The other aspect that attracted me to Bristol is the opportunity to play in the T20 Blast for the very first time. I’d also like to thank Leicestershire for giving me my first opportunity to play county cricket. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and I wish them all the very best for next season.”
Harris made his Test debut at the end of 2018 when he was called up for a four-match series against India. He scored 256 runs in the series, including two half-centuries, at an average of 36.57.
The left-hander’s first-class record is something to be admired. Since making his debut for Western Australia in 2011, Harris has scored 7,567 runs for his home state, Victoria and Leicestershire at an average of 39.82 and a strike rate of 54.67. He’s made 18 first-class centuries and 31 half-centuries with a high score of 250* off 403 balls for Victoria against New South Wales in 2018.
Interim Head Coach, Ian Harvey said:
“Marcus is a tremendous player who has shown an ability to score a lot of runs in both red-ball and limited overs cricket. He has opened the batting for Australia at Test level and has come in at three in county cricket so we know wherever he slots in, he will make big scores.
“He is a leader and a consummate professional which is everything you want in an overseas player and having received a glowing endorsement from Club legend Michael Klinger, we have no doubt he will add huge value to the squad.”
Harris experienced domestic cricket in England for the first time in 2021, representing Leicestershire in the LV= Insurance County Championship and Royal London Cup.
Appearing in eight first-class matches, Harris made 655 runs at an average of 54.58; the sixth best average amongst players who played at least half of the tournament. Harris’ maiden county cricket century came in just his third match against Surrey, the first of three consecutive matches in which he made triple-figure scores at Leicester.
His high score of the season was 185 from 311 balls in a victory over Middlesex before Gloucestershire experienced his talent first-hand as he racked up 148 off 236 to lead his team to victory in early June.
Gloucestershire Cricket CEO, Will Brown commented:
“The signing of Marcus Harris is a big statement of intent from the Club. We are heading into next year off the back of a season in which we won more County Championship matches than any other county and the most in our history since 1998, but we want to be fighting for trophies.
“Marcus is an ambitious player with a huge amount of talent and we are delighted that he has seen the vision of the Club and wants to be a part of that over the next two years.”
In the 2021 Royal London Cup, Harris once again topped the averages for Leicestershire with 232 runs at 58.00 in his four appearances. That included a brilliant 127 against Yorkshire which followed a 75-run showing against Derbyshire.
Harris has scored 1,488 List A runs in his career at an average of 31.00 with that century against Yorkshire in late July being his career best.
The Aussie opener has not played in T20 cricket in over a year-and-a-half but has shown he is capable of performing in the shortest format. Harris was the top scorer for Melbourne Renegades in the 2017/2018 Big Bash League with 324 runs at 29.45.
Harris will join up with the Gloucestershire team at the conclusion of the Australian domestic season in March 2022
Gareth Batty has confirmed his retirement from professional cricket, drawing the curtain on a career lasting 24 years.
The right-arm offspinner played 261 first-class matches, 271 List A games and 194 T20s during spells at Yorkshire, Surrey and Worcestershire, taking 1,092 wickets.
Batty also played nine Tests and 10 one-day internationals for England.
He will remain at Surrey and join head coach Vikram Solanki's backroom team, as announced during last week's end of season awards ceremony.
The right-arm offspinner played 261 first-class matches, 271 List A games and 194 T20s during spells at Yorkshire, Surrey and Worcestershire, taking 1,092 wickets.
Batty also played nine Tests and 10 one-day internationals for England.
He will remain at Surrey and join head coach Vikram Solanki's backroom team, as announced during last week's end of season awards ceremony.
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Lancashire have announced plans to build a second ground to host first-class cricket.
The new venue, to be sited at Farington near Preston, will have a capacity of up to 5,000 and will be used by the first team when Emirates Old Trafford is unavailable and will also be a Centre of Excellence for women's cricket. It will also be a training base for both men's and women's teams from age-group cricket to first-team.
The ground, which will be jointly funded by the club and Lancashire County Council, will also be home to Lancashire's second team, women's team and be open for community.
However, the club insist they will continue to use their outgrounds - Liverpool, Southport, Blackpool and Sedbergh School.
There will be two squares at Farington, one of which can support first-class cricket, and the site will be maintained by Lancashire's groundstaff.
The venue will also have nets, a new pavilion including a gym, changing rooms, hospitality space, as well as cycle and car parking.
Emirates Old Trafford will remain the club's HQ, but with demands on the venue increasing - with international cricket, The Hundred and concerts - Lancashire have been looking for a second venue for several years.
Owned by the county council, the proposed site in Farington is alongside the A582 Farington Road on the west side of Stanifield Lane, and a short distance from the M65 and M6.
Lancashire chair Andy Anson said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Lancashire County Council on this project as we aim to grow the game of cricket in all its forms, from elite right through to recreational club cricket, together across the county.
“With the number of international and domestic matches, as well as other events being held at Emirates Old Trafford, the need for a second ground has become pressing. It’s something that we’ve been working on for a while and the new development will provide fantastic elite facilities for both our men’s and women’s side and can also be used for recreational cricket and the wider community.”
The project will be overseen by former Lancashire director of cricket Paul Allott, who stood down from his position at the club at the end of last season but still has a consultancy role with the Red Rose.
Neither party has put a figure on how much the new ground will cost to build and maintain, but it has been described as a 'multi-million pound' scheme. It is now subject to public consultation and planning determination, but if all goes to plan the club are hoping it will be open towards the end of 2024.
Emma Lamb, Lancashire and England all-rounder from Preston, said: “Having grown up in the Preston area, it’s great to see that the club and the county council are working together on this new project. It’s only going to help grow the game of cricket throughout Lancashire and the surrounding area.
“It’s so important that we do all we can to make cricket as accessible as possible and ensure opportunities are given to girls and boys of all ages and abilities. A facility like this will only help that and hopefully we’ll see some future Lancashire and England players from the local area.”
Public engagement is now underway to help to shape these initial proposals. The plans will be subject to public consultation through the usual planning application process, with additional opportunities for individuals to comment.
County Councillor Phillippa Williamson, Leader of Lancashire County Council, said: "These are exciting proposals and I'm especially pleased that these facilities would help to encourage more people to take part in sport, including younger people.
"Please give your views and help us to shape the proposals, which aim to transform cricket in Lancashire.
"We're working in partnership with the club to make the most of this opportunity to support high-quality sports provision in Lancashire, while using the county council's land to potentially provide a significant boost to our economy and create new jobs."
Sir Howard Bernstein, President of Lancashire Cricket, added: “We are pleased to be collaborating with Lancashire County Council on this wonderful project that, subject to due process, could bring about vital opportunities through the game of cricket.
“This will be an important step in aiding us to grow the game in Lancashire, helping us to extend our reach in the county and engage with a wider demographic.”
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-build-second-ground-host-22328126
The new venue, to be sited at Farington near Preston, will have a capacity of up to 5,000 and will be used by the first team when Emirates Old Trafford is unavailable and will also be a Centre of Excellence for women's cricket. It will also be a training base for both men's and women's teams from age-group cricket to first-team.
The ground, which will be jointly funded by the club and Lancashire County Council, will also be home to Lancashire's second team, women's team and be open for community.
However, the club insist they will continue to use their outgrounds - Liverpool, Southport, Blackpool and Sedbergh School.
There will be two squares at Farington, one of which can support first-class cricket, and the site will be maintained by Lancashire's groundstaff.
The venue will also have nets, a new pavilion including a gym, changing rooms, hospitality space, as well as cycle and car parking.
Emirates Old Trafford will remain the club's HQ, but with demands on the venue increasing - with international cricket, The Hundred and concerts - Lancashire have been looking for a second venue for several years.
Owned by the county council, the proposed site in Farington is alongside the A582 Farington Road on the west side of Stanifield Lane, and a short distance from the M65 and M6.
Lancashire chair Andy Anson said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Lancashire County Council on this project as we aim to grow the game of cricket in all its forms, from elite right through to recreational club cricket, together across the county.
“With the number of international and domestic matches, as well as other events being held at Emirates Old Trafford, the need for a second ground has become pressing. It’s something that we’ve been working on for a while and the new development will provide fantastic elite facilities for both our men’s and women’s side and can also be used for recreational cricket and the wider community.”
The project will be overseen by former Lancashire director of cricket Paul Allott, who stood down from his position at the club at the end of last season but still has a consultancy role with the Red Rose.
Neither party has put a figure on how much the new ground will cost to build and maintain, but it has been described as a 'multi-million pound' scheme. It is now subject to public consultation and planning determination, but if all goes to plan the club are hoping it will be open towards the end of 2024.
Emma Lamb, Lancashire and England all-rounder from Preston, said: “Having grown up in the Preston area, it’s great to see that the club and the county council are working together on this new project. It’s only going to help grow the game of cricket throughout Lancashire and the surrounding area.
“It’s so important that we do all we can to make cricket as accessible as possible and ensure opportunities are given to girls and boys of all ages and abilities. A facility like this will only help that and hopefully we’ll see some future Lancashire and England players from the local area.”
Public engagement is now underway to help to shape these initial proposals. The plans will be subject to public consultation through the usual planning application process, with additional opportunities for individuals to comment.
County Councillor Phillippa Williamson, Leader of Lancashire County Council, said: "These are exciting proposals and I'm especially pleased that these facilities would help to encourage more people to take part in sport, including younger people.
"Please give your views and help us to shape the proposals, which aim to transform cricket in Lancashire.
"We're working in partnership with the club to make the most of this opportunity to support high-quality sports provision in Lancashire, while using the county council's land to potentially provide a significant boost to our economy and create new jobs."
Sir Howard Bernstein, President of Lancashire Cricket, added: “We are pleased to be collaborating with Lancashire County Council on this wonderful project that, subject to due process, could bring about vital opportunities through the game of cricket.
“This will be an important step in aiding us to grow the game in Lancashire, helping us to extend our reach in the county and engage with a wider demographic.”
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/cricket/lancashire-build-second-ground-host-22328126
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