INSIDE COUNTY CRICKET: Rob Key's backing of Kookaburra balls has sparked fierce debate and raises questions around the purpose of the County Championship
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County cricket: Surrey wrap up innings win, Durham draw with Essex – as it happened
The champions proved far too strong for Hampshire while Leicestershire are top of Division Two after drawing with NorthantsFisher makes the breakthrough at Headingley, Brooke Guest losing his off stump. Madsen still there though, on 92. Derbys 209-4, still 90 short of the follow on.And there goes Dawson! A sixth catch for Pope who grins and promptly shoves his hands back in his pocket. A third wicket for the irrepressible Worrall. Hampshire 117-6. Continue reading
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County cricket: Surrey v Hampshire, Durham v Essex, and more on day one – as it happened
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