Tom Banton is keen to cement his place in Somerset’s County Championship squad – Getty Images/Naomi Baker Life came fast for Tom Banton. First with Somerset, then England, and then a large number of franchises around the world. “If you look back at 2019, I started the year in the second team and I thought, … Read more
Jonny Bairstow becomes 17th Englishman to win his 100th Test cap – Getty Images/Gareth Copley This week in the foothills of the Himalayas, Jonny Bairstow will scale his own cricketing Everest by becoming the 17th Englishman to win his 100th Test cap. For England captain Ben Stokes, reaching 100 Tests in Rajkot last month was … Read more
The departure of local boy and top talent Ali Orr has caused a stir at Sussex – Getty Images/Gareth Copley With fans angry, board resignations and a prized player joining a richer local rival, it’s a story more familiar to Premier League football than county cricket. Sussex supporters have become accustomed to losing players during … Read more