Birmingham seal home Blast quarter-final despite stunning Shaheen Afridi over Pakistan bowler Shaheen Afridi took four wickets in the first over before Rob Yates put together a calm 65 The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023
Liam Dawson inspires Hampshire to thumping win over Middlesex Dawson became the first Hampshire player for 122 years to score a century and take 10 wickets in the same match. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
Liam Dawson takes 12 wickets and scores century in Hampshire win – as it happened Hampshire thrashed Middlesex by an innings and 61 runs, while Simon Harmer’s 10-fer helped Essex thrash Warks The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2023
Hampshire’s Liam Dawson stakes claim for Ashes call with century and six wickets After amassing 141 with the bat, Dawson tore through Middlesex with his left-arm spin to claim six for 38 – and leave Middlesex 142 for eight. The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Bell-Drummond and Muyeye hit 318 partnership for Kent: county cricket Daniel Bell-Drummond and Tawanda Muyeye batted Kent to total domination at the County Ground The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023
Lancashire bounce back well on thrilling first day against leaders Surrey The hosts looked set to take control but Will Williams, Tom Bailey and Jack Blatherwick struck for the visitors. The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
Dan Mousley and Will Smeed inspire Birmingham Bears and Somerset to key wins The Bears will be in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals while Somerset secured a home tie. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023
Will Jacks heroics in vain as Middlesex pull off record chase against Surrey Jacks made 96 before seeing Middlesex chase down 253. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Middlesex pull off mega T20 run chase in bonkers win over Surrey as records smashed at Oval Middlesex completed the second highest run chase in T20 history as they pulled off a miraculous victory against Surrey at The Oval to arrest a 14-match losing run. Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2023
Hampshire beat Surrey by nine wickets to stay on course for quarter-final place A brilliant collective bowling performance by Hampshire, led by John Turner’s three for 17, resulted in Surrey being bowled out for just 124. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2023
Windrush pioneer who had to 'fight for survival' feels 'honoured to be British' HMT Empire Windrush docked in Tilbury, Essex, 75 years ago this week in answer to a Government call to the Commonwealth to help rebuild the United Kingdom but hundreds were wrongly detained Daily Mirror · Jun 17, 2023
Hampshire boost Blast title defence while Nathan Sowter inspires Durham Yorkshire and Essex were the night’s other winners. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023
Umpire Sue Redfern makes Blast history as Gloucestershire brush aside Middlesex Redfern is the first female umpire to officiate on-field in a Vitality Blast fixture. The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023
James Vince becomes Blast’s leading run-scorer but Will Jacks spoils his night Defending champions Hampshire have lost two of their first three matches. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
The Independent UK · May 30, 2023 Umpire Sue Redfern: I’ll feel awkward and fortunate to break new ground in Blast Redfern will stand in Sunday’s clash between Gloucestershire and Middlesex.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2023 Lancashire slip to first defeat of Blast season against Birmingham The Lightning lost their last seven wickets for 36 runs in 35 balls as they were bowled out for just 98.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 England should pull plug if Zak Crawley falters again against Ireland England have shown faith in their players but the batter has been given a long run without showing consistency
Evening Standard · May 26, 2023 Will Jacks hails Curran brothers after record stand as Surrey thrash Middlesex in T20 Blast opener Sam and Tom shared a huge partnership of 118 runs in Thursday night’s statement derby success at Lord’s
Evening Standard · May 25, 2023 Surrey send Vitality Blast statement with 73-run victory over Middlesex Brown Caps among the favourites to end their 20-year wait for a second T20 title
The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2023 Michael Neser hits 123 as Glamorgan pile up runs in Sussex draw – as it happened Glamorgan amassed 737 in their second innings against Sussex to secure a draw, while Durham keep riding high in Division Two
The Independent UK · May 20, 2023 County Championship leaders Surrey race to emphatic win over Kent Zak Crawley fell for 34 having added just three to his overnight score before edging into the cordon.
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023 County cricket: Sussex’s Ollie Robinson facing scan on injured ankle England have another bowling worry ahead of the Ashes, Surrey thrash Kent by 10 wickets and Liam Dawson punishes Northants
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 Steve Smith upstaged by Sussex teenager James Coles in clash with Glamorgan Smith was on course for a ton until he was rapped on the back pad by James Harris.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023 Surrey v Kent, Middlesex v Somerset, and more: county cricket – as it happened Hampshire skittled Northamptonshire for 56 while Sussex’s Steve Smith scored 89 on what should be his final match for the county
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 County cricket: Ashes intrigue at Hove on day one – as it happened Sussex’s Ollie Robinson trapped Glamorgan’s Marnus Labuschagne while Somerset’s batters made hay at Lord’s