Ollie Pope's century a classy response to questions about his future as England No.3 Surrey batter has made mixed year for Ben Stokes’s side Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024
Sam Curran smashes career-best score as Surrey secure home Blast quarter-final Toby Albert hit a career best 66 to propel Hampshire to 183 but it was nowhere near enough in the end. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
Ollie Pope welcomes change of fortunes as Aaron Ramsdale supports England man The Arsenal goalkeeper was at Trent Bridge to see the Nottingham man hit a century Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024
Fast-starter Jamie Smith won't remain under radar for long as England's big plans unfold Wicketkeeper to make second Test appearance against West Indies in Nottingham Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024
Have England found Bazball’s missing piece in Jamie Smith Wicketkeeper Smith has been chosen for England because of his batting prowess, but he was also tidy with the gloves on debut The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2024
Surrey set to join Birmingham in securing home Vitality Blast quarter-final Fifties from Moeen Ali, Dan Mousley and Sam Hain helped the Bears, top of the North Group, see off Derbyshire by 44 runs. The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024
Blast holders Somerset beat South Group Surrey to boost quarter-final hopes Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s 51 helped Somerset chase down 183 at Taunton. The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024
Jimmy Anderson lets new England teammates shine in fitting farewell When Anderson went out to bat for the last time in Test cricket, it was alongside his 109th England teammate, Jamie Smith The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024
Jamie Smith impresses with the bat, but denies James Anderson key final moment Wicketkeeper inadvertently denies James Anderson a final Test innings The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024
It was a very special day – Gus Atkinson revels in dream England debut at Lord’s The Surrey seamer served up stunning figures of seven for 45 on day one of the first Test against the West Indies. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024
Atkinson’s seven-wicket debut puts England in charge against West Indies Ben Stokes’s side took control with a commanding bowling performance on the first day of the first Test, ending it with a 68-run lead The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2024
Gus Atkinson takes two wickets in first session of James Anderson’s final Test The Surrey seamer gave a glimpse into the future on a morning dedicated almost entirely to England’s retiring record wicket-taker. The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2024
Cricketer Sam Curran: MBE is the biggest honour of my life Curran and award-winning chef Adam Handling were honoured by the King at Windsor Castle. The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024
England vs West Indies: Jamie Smith and Gus Atkinson to make Test debuts at Lord's James Anderson’s final game for England features two new faces Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024 Gus Atkinson to make England Test debut alongside Surrey team-mate Jamie Smith The pair have been named in the XI for the first Test against the West Indies as James Anderson plays his final international match.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024 Jimmy Anderson insists he ‘could still do a job’ for England as final Test looms Jimmy Anderson has said he is struggling to come to terms with retirement before his final Test appearance for England against West Indies
The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2024 Birmingham remain clear in North Group after skittling Nottinghamshire for 57 Surrey strengthened their grip on the South Group after seeing rivals slip up.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2024 Glamorgan narrowly miss out on record run chase to draw with Gloucestershire The game ended in a draw after Glamorgan had been set a mammoth target of 593.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024 Jimmy Anderson takes seven wickets, Surrey v Essex and more: county cricket – as it happened Latest news from day three in the County Championship as the England veteran warmed up for his final Test
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024 James Anderson takes seven wickets for Lancashire ahead of England Test farewell Ryan Patel’s brilliant 107 built on Jamie Smith’s 70 as leaders Surrey set Essex a formidable 361 to win their top-of-the-table clash.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024 Surrey have the edge after 14 wickets fall on second day of top-of-table clash The bowlers held sway on day two in south London.
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024 Bazball 2.0 shows clear decision over England’s future after key players snubbed Jonny Bairstow, the epitomy of Bazball, has been left out of England’s squad for the first two Tests this summer
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024 Jimmy Anderson to mentor England’s bowlers after final Test appearance The managing director of England men’s cricket has said he feels it would be a waste if Anderson did not become a full-time coach
Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2024 England Test squad: Rob Key explains decision to drop Jonny Bairstow for 'rare talent' Jamie Smith Bazball era receives first shake-up for West Indies series
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024 Essex peg Surrey back as wickets fall at the Oval: county cricket – as it happened Essex ended the first innings 82 adrift but reduced Surrey to 44 for three, while James Vince reached 211 for Hampshire