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Somerset's victory charge hinges on the weather once more ahead of final day at Taunton

SAM DALLING: They will hope that enough time remains in the game ahead of a final day likely to be heavily impacted by conditions beyond their control

Middlesex clinch victory over Sussex in thrilling encounter

Earlier in the day, Middlesex stalwart Tim Murtagh (5 for 34) recorded his 37th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket as Sussex were hustled out for 102 in their second innings

Marchant de Lange hits Glamorgan's fastest first-class hundred in remarkable counter-attack

De Lange, a broad-shouldered South African, possesses tremendous hitting potential but a first-class average of just 15. So, it’s not often that his swinging comes up trumps. But with his side staring at an innings defeat, it worked a treat

Bob Willis Trophy Digest: All the action on day three of round four

The Cricketer rounds-up all the scores and headlines from around the country as the weather plays havoc...

England's Ollie Pope forced off the field against Pakistan with shoulder issue

The Surrey batsman damaged the same area he underwent surgery on last April, which forced him to miss much of last season. He will have a scan on the blow on Tuesday

Pakistan batsmen battle hard on rain-hit fourth day

England will win the series even with a draw, but on a flat surface against a stoic, skilful batting line-up, they were unable to make serious inroads on a truncated afternoon in Southampton

CPL DAILY: Holder eyes up Cottrell while Tallwahs plot Warriors revenge

TEDDIE CASTERTON: The Cricketer previews the return of the CPL after a day off, with the highlight being a rematch of one of the games of the tournament

Pakistan weather the storm and Jimmy Anderson's wait goes on... ENGLAND V PAKISTAN TALKING POINTS

NICK FRIEND AND NICK HOWSON look back on the fourth day of the final Test between England and Pakistan

T20 Blast previews: Team-by-team guides ahead of the 2020 competition

The Cricketer takes a look at each of the 18 teams taking part in the T20 Blast...

England call-ups set to hamper Yorkshire Vikings hopes

T20 BLAST PREVIEW: Joe Root, Adil Rashid, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow and David Willey would all play for the White Rose in an ideal scenario... but how many will feature for their county, and how often, in 2020?

Liam Livingstone backs Lancashire youngsters to inspire Blast campaign

The 27-year-old is with England as a reserve for the Pakistan T20 series but is confident the Red Rose have enough to progress in the competition

Injuries and travel restrictions leave Hampshire with a lot to do in 2020

T20 BLAST PREVIEW: Liam Dawson, Rilee Rossouw and Kyle Abbott make up a significant backbone of the side. James Vince will need to score big runs, and the support bowlers claim plenty of wickets, if Hampshire are to progress...

Northants urged to adapt to behind-closed-doors Blast

The entire competition is braced to be played without fans and coach David Ripley has called on his players to cope with the change in dynamic

Radio X DJ Toby Tarrant and talkSPORT presenter Max Rushden invest in British bat company

The pair are part of a group of investors in Woodstock Cricket Co

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Hampshire sign Scotland batsman George Munsey for T20 Blast

He was Scotland’s top run-scorer during their T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2019, making 234 runs at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 141.81

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