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England vs South Africa: Simon Harmer gets surprise chance as four-man seam attack ditched

South Africa sprung a surprise by bringing Essex spinner Simon Harmer into their XI to face England here at Old Trafford, then opting to bat first under leaden skies.

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2022

South Africa ready to test England’s bold new era – just don’t mention Bazball

South Africa captain Dean Elgar has shown little time for England’s revolution under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ahead of an intriguing first Test at Lord’s on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Dean Elgar: ‘England’s style can go two ways. It can go south quickly’

South Africa captain looks forward to the upcoming Test series and is undaunted by the prospect of Bazball

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Cook and Harmer make hay for Essex against Gloucs: county cricket – as it happened

Alastair Cook hit 145 before Simon Harmer picked up another five wickets to put Essex on the verge of victory at Chelmsford

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022

Simon Harmer helps Essex into strong position against Gloucestershire

Tom Alsop hit a century as Sussex finished day one on 407 for four against Leicestershire.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2022

New England captain Jos Buttler unable to prevent Lancashire defeat in Blast

The Lightning were defeated by Worcestershire Rapids.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Gloucestershire v Lancashire and Surrey and Kent drawn: county cricket – as it happened

Rain and good batting ensures a day of draws in the County Championship

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2022

Essex beat Hampshire, Kent rally at Surrey, and more: county cricket – as it happened

Essex pipped Hampshire in a thriller on a firebrand pitch at Chelmsford, thanks to Simon Harmer

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022

Sam Curran’s century puts Surrey in complete control against Kent

Curran’s 126 helped Surrey rack up four centuries in the same championship innings for only the second time in their history

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022

Hashim Amla and Ben Geddes hit hundreds as Surrey take control against Kent

The pair produced a third-wicket stand of 213 after the hosts were asked to bat.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022