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• County cricket: Patterson-White’s maiden century damages Somerset’s hopes

  31-08-2021 21:06
  
  Somerset finished on 87 for seven with Notts’ Luke Fletcher taking four for 21 8.06pm BST Liam Patterson-White’s maiden first-class century sparked a spicy Nottinghamshire performance against a diminished Somerset, shorn of Lewis Gregory and Craig Overton. Notts biffed their way to 448, before slicing through the Somerset batting, starting with a wicket in the first over of the reply. Tom Abell, 35, was the only batsman to pass 12, as Somerset slithered to 87 for seven. Luke Fletcher
  
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• England’s Sophia Dunkley eager to face New Zealand and judge Hundred impact

  31-08-2021 21:00
  
  Opening T20 international is reportedly a sellout in Essex‘We hope hope it has drawn a lot more people in,’ says batterSophia Dunkley says she is hopeful that the record crowds for women’s cricket during the Hundred will transfer into increased interest in England’s series against New Zealand, which begins on Wednesday with a Twenty20 at Chelmsford.Chelmsford is rumoured to be a sellout, but the Essex ground has long been a hotbed of support for the women’s game. Th
  
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• County Championship: Josh Bohannon leads Lancashire response against Warwickshire

  31-08-2021 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Bohannon hits his sixth County Championship half-century of the summer as dogged Lancashire reply to Warwickshire's 371.
  
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• County Championship: Yorkshire claim crucial lead as Hampshire batting collapses

  31-08-2021 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire bowl themselves into a strong position as Hampshire's batting collapses at the Ageas Bowl.
  
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• County Championship: Nottinghamshire dominate Somerset on day two

  31-08-2021 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liam Patterson-White and Luke Fletcher star as Nottinghamshire dominate day two at Somerset, who suffer a batting collapse.
  
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• Joe Root calls on England to be ruthless against India in fourth Test

  31-08-2021 17:19
  
  England could make up to three changes with Jos Buttler absentOllie Pope, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood in contention to startJoe Root has called on England to strive for a ruthless performance in the fourth Test against India, starting on Thursday at the Oval, with Ollie Pope, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood all pushing to enter the captain’s swirling selection thoughts. Related: The Spin | Afghanistan women’s cricketers left feeling abandoned by authoritiesRelated: England’s Haseeb H
  
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• England v India: Joe Root urges side not to 'take foot off gas' at Kia Oval

  31-08-2021 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Captain Joe Root challenges England "not to get comfortable" at the Kia Oval after their innings victory over India at Emerald Headingley.
  
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• Liam Plunkett: Former England fast bowler to leave Surrey to play in new US league

  31-08-2021 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Surrey's former England fast bowler Liam Plunkett is to leave the county at the end of 2021 to play in the USA.
  
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• England v New Zealand: Heather Knight hopes to build on Hundred

  31-08-2021 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England captain Heather Knight hopes the popularity of The Hundred will draw larger crowds for the Twenty20 series against New Zealand.
  
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• England’s Haseeb Hameed: ‘Those difficult moments toughen you up | Emma John

  31-08-2021 14:51
  
  After some extreme highs and lows the opener is using those experiences – and his faith – on returning to the Test arenaIt was the old-fashioned handshake that sealed it. Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns had just brought up their hundred partnership in the third Test against India and Hameed walked down the pitch and reached out his hand to the older man. In an age of fist bumps and other Covid-safe greetings, the celebration looked like an image from a newsreel. “Pretty old school
  
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• England’s Haseeb Hameed: ‘Those difficult moments toughen you up’

  31-08-2021 14:51
  
  After some extreme highs and low the opener is using those experiences – and his faith – on returning to the Test arena It was the old-fashioned handshake that sealed it. Haseeb Hameed and Rory Burns had just brought up their hundred partnership in the third Test against India and Hameed walked down the pitch and reached out his hand to the older man. In an age of fist bumps and other Covid-safe greetings, the celebration looked like an image from a newsreel. “Pretty old school
  
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• Dale Steyn: South Africa fast bowler retires from cricket

  31-08-2021 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fast bowler Dale Steyn announces his retirement from all forms of cricket after an 18-year career.
  
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• South Africa legend Dale Steyn announces retirement from cricket

  31-08-2021 13:15
  
  Fast bowler took 439 wickets in 93 Test matches‘It’s been an incredible journey’ The South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has announced his retirement. The 38-year-old, considered one of the finest bowlers of his generation, made the announcement on social media, calling time on his 18-year professional career. “Today I officially retire from the game I love most. Bitter sweet but graceful,” Steyn wrote on Twitter. “Thank you to everyone, from family to teammat
  
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• The Spin | Afghanistan women’s cricketers left feeling abandoned by authorities

  31-08-2021 12:00
  
  Roya Samim managed to escape the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul but others were not so lucky and she feels failed by the ICCRoya Samim fled Afghanistan for Canada with her two sisters, two days before the Taliban entered Kabul. All three of them were cricketers with the Afghan women’s team. In essence she is one of the lucky ones: she got out before the Taliban got in. But that doesn’t stop the overwhelming feelings of grief.“Leaving Afghanistan, it was sad day for me. I jus
  
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• County cricket day two: Somerset v Notts, Lancs v Warks and more – live!

  31-08-2021 11:36
  
  Updates from around the County Championship groundsRoot’s special summer shown by names he surpassedGet in touch! Email Tanya, tweet or comment below 10.32am BST Division OneOld Trafford: Lancashire v Warwickshire 259-310.32am BST There was much to get used to as the County Championship returned. Counties moved into three divisions, only one of which vies for the title.Batting after months of white-ball cricket was easier for those with time to adjust in the middle order. Dom Sibley, Alast
  
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