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Sussex's home T20 Blast struggles return in crushing Somerset defeat

OSCAR RESS AT HOVE: Last season's beaten finalists prevailed over the 2024 semi-finalists by seven wickets as Sussex's inconsistency at home in the Blast came back to bite them again

Durham sign Somerset allrounder on T20 Blast loan

His signing comes amid an injury crisis that saw 11 seamers feature for Durham in the first seven games of the County Championship summer

Leicestershire secure loan extension for key allrounder

Ben Green has been ever-present for the runaway leaders in Division Two so far this season, claiming 22 wickets in seven games for Leicestershire

Somerset complete Durham turnaround as Tom Lammonby reminds everyone that time is on his side

PAUL EDWARDS AT CHESTER-LE-STREET: Trailing by 105 runs on first innings, the Taunton club laid the platform for a fine comeback with an impressive bowling display on day two, and converted the position on the third morning

Mitch Killeen's debut five-wicket haul pushes Durham v Somerset into fast forward

PAUL EDWARDS AT CHESTER-LE-STREET: The seamer took a first innings 5 for 36 during a day in which 18 wickets fell and encapsulated the wonderful mess that Division One finds itself in ahead of the halfway stage

Somerset wicketkeeper signs short-term deal after century against Zimbabwe

Fresh from his century for Professional County Club Select XI against Zimbabwe, Thomas Rew, younger brother of recent England call-up James, has signed a short-term professional deal at Somerset until June 26

Kent return to loan market for bowling reinforcements

With several injuries in their bowling attack, the club have signed Alfie Ogborne and Jake Ball from Somerset for their next two County Championship matches against Gloucestershire and Derbyshire

James Rew: An untypical modern England selection with an easy on the eye cover drive

GEORGE DOBELL: While the Somerset batter is unlikely to make his Test debut against Zimbabwe, his temperament, patience and ability to keep wicket could lead to a long and distinguished international career

James Rew revels in his "best innings" as Somerset get their first win

The 21-year-old became the youngest Englishman to reach 10 first-class centuries since Denis Compton did it in 1939 as the hosts chased down 321 to beat Essex at Taunton

Somerset receive much-needed boost as club confirm Matt Henry's arrival date

The New Zealand seamer, whose arrival was delayed by injury, is set to make his return for the club in their County Championship match against Sussex on May 16

Jack Leach stars on Taunton green seamer as England choose high ceilings over sturdy foundations

MELINDA FARRELL AT TAUNTON: Leach is a prime example of a player with a high floor, rather than a high ceiling; dependable and assured, he may not have a lofty release point but possesses the accuracy and consistency that comes with experience

Ben Foakes excellence helps to expose Somerset's soft underbelly

GEORGE DOBELL AT THE KIA OVAL: This is a fine Surrey attack, and there was just enough life in the surface to keep batters honest, but this was an oddly soft performance from a Somerset lineup who came into this season with genuine title hopes

Surrey's chalk and cheese openers remind England of the alternatives

GEORGE DOBELL AT THE KIA OVAL: Dom Sibley and Rory Burns compiled vastly different half-centuries against a Somerset side whose attack is lacking in decisive quality

Underwhelming bowling and a touch of class define intriguing opening chapter

GEORGE DOBELL AT THE KIA OVAL: Surrey and Somerset both enjoyed encouraging and forgettable moments on day one of this County Championship clash - but one suspects the hosts will be happier

England spinner returns to Somerset after conclusion of Glamorgan loan spell

Shoaib Bashir, initially signed for three matches in order to cover for Mason Crane's shoulder injury, took just two wickets in that time, with Glamorgan struggling at the bottom of Division Two