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Top two get set for a Lord’s showdown

26 September 2021 0 comments

By Paul Edwards LET’S be honest, when Will Rhodes caught Jack Brooks off the bowling of Liam Norwell on Friday […]

Amid uncertainty, Essex reign again

4 October 2020 0 comments

By Chris Stocks at Lord’s THIS was a very different summer and a different competition but in the end, we […]

TEN OUT OF TEN! RYAN IS BASKING IN MORE GLORY

4 October 2020 0 comments

Chris Stocks catches up with Ryan ten Doeschate, who has plotted Essex’s recent county domination every step of the way […]

Last year’s success still felt better, admits Mags

4 October 2020 0 comments

By Richard Edwards Triumphant: Essex coach Anthony McGrath WINNING the Bob Willis Trophy was a great way to finish the […]

A MIXTURE OF AGES IN TEAM OF THE SEASON

27 September 2020 0 comments

From a 20-year-old opener to an all-rounder aged 44, Richard Clarke has named a contrasting side after an intriguing red-ball […]

Bracey hopes bubble won’t burst just yet

27 September 2020 0 comments

By Richard Edwards On the fringe: Gloucestershire’s James Bracey WHATEVER happens in the rest of James Bracey’s career, he can […]

Lammonby’s heroics may yet be in vain for Cidermen

27 September 2020 0 comments

By Chris Stocks TOM Lammonby underlined his burgeoning class with a fine century against Essex on day four of an […]

TROPHY WIN WOULD JUST TOP THE LOT

20 September 2020 0 comments

Chris Stocks discusses the red-ball dynasty being built at Essex with Chelmsford bowling hero Simon Harmer Conqueror: Simon Harmer topped […]

It’s a fitting finale for the most unique of occasions

20 September 2020 0 comments

By Sam Dalling THE BIGGEST stage of them all for a match to honour of one of England’s greatest ever […]

ROOKIE TOM LOOKING TO ROUND IT OFF IN FINE STYLE

20 September 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Blackmore meets Somerset’s unlikely hero en route to the final, young academy batsman Tom Lammonby Treating every high-stakes game […]

Walker hanging onto a glimmer of hope

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Luke Baker Kent v Hampshire Surrey v Sussex September 6-9, Canterbury KENT’S Bob Willis Trophy campaign has consistently vacillated […]

Pride now at stake in a battle at the bottom

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Peter White Surrey v Sussex September 6-9, Kia Oval HAVING endured largely disappointing Bob Willis Trophy campaigns so far, […]

Luis out to complete Derbys’ unlikely job

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Peter White Lancashire v Derbyshire September 6-9, Aigburth UNDERDOGS Derbyshire are ready to silence the doubters by booking a […]

In-form Lyth has his sights set on Lord’s

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Ross Lawson Yorkshire v Leics Notts v Durham September 6-9, Headingley ADAM LYTH is back in the runs in […]

Luckless Notts aim to go out on a high

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Bradley West Notts v Durham September 6-9, Trent Bridge NOTTINGHAMSHIRE will be aiming to end their dismal red-ball run […]

A last hurrah will ensure Bears stay on the right road

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Tom Harle Glamorgan v Warwicks September 6-9, Cardiff PAUL Farbrace has knocked heads together at Warwickshire and wants to […]

Leach has a taste of Cidermen’s success

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Darren Mullins Worcester v Somerset September 6-9, Worcester Winner takes it all: Joe Leach says it’s do or die […]

Consistency is the key for Northants

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Paul Martin Gloucs v Northants September 6-9, Bristol NORTHAMPTONSHIRE will be hoping to take their T20 form into the […]

Finals Day success is Essex’s big Porter call

6 September 2020 0 comments

By Bradley West Essex v Middlesex September 6-9, Chelmsford JAMIE Porter may PICTURES: PA images have been overshadowed by teammate […]

Roses are blooming with new batch on the production line

30 August 2020 0 comments

By Paul Edwards August 22-25, Emerald Headingley, Leeds Yorkshire 260 (Lyth 103, Hill 29) (Lamb 4-55, Bailey 2-40) Lancashire 195-5 […]

Rain keeps Derbyshire shining at the summit

30 August 2020 0 comments

DERBYSHIRE still have their eyes on the Bob Willis Trophy final after their North Group clash against Durham ended in […]

Fledgling Foxes are ready to chase white-ball success

30 August 2020 0 comments

By Richard Rae August 22-25, Fischer County Ground, Leicester Leicestershire 222 (Taylor 57, Trego 3-46) & 237-4 (Ackermann 65, Swindells […]

Rookie Lammonby on top of the world

30 August 2020 0 comments

By Richard Latham August 22-25, County Ground, Taunton Somerset 237 (Bartlett 100*, Payne 4-44) & 223-1d (Lammonby 101*, Abell 101*) […]

Northants’ young guns starting to come of age

30 August 2020 0 comments

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE’S stated aim for the Bob Willis Trophy was to develop their squad in preparation for a return to Division […]

Morris marvels as Pears aim to match white-ball success

30 August 2020 0 comments

By Chris Oldnall Blackfinch New Road, Worcester Worcestershire 410-7 (Mitchell 110, Libby 84) Hannon-Dalby 3-70, Rhodes 1-27) Warwickshire 355-9d (Rhodes […]

Bob Willis Trophy

Top two get set for a Lord’s showdown

Amid uncertainty, Essex reign again

TEN OUT OF TEN! RYAN IS BASKING IN MORE GLORY

Last year’s success still felt better, admits Mags

A MIXTURE OF AGES IN TEAM OF THE SEASON

Bracey hopes bubble won’t burst just yet

Lammonby’s heroics may yet be in vain for Cidermen

TROPHY WIN WOULD JUST TOP THE LOT

It’s a fitting finale for the most unique of occasions

ROOKIE TOM LOOKING TO ROUND IT OFF IN FINE STYLE

Walker hanging onto a glimmer of hope

Pride now at stake in a battle at the bottom

Luis out to complete Derbys’ unlikely job

In-form Lyth has his sights set on Lord’s

Luckless Notts aim to go out on a high

A last hurrah will ensure Bears stay on the right road

Leach has a taste of Cidermen’s success

Consistency is the key for Northants

Finals Day success is Essex’s big Porter call

Roses are blooming with new batch on the production line

Rain keeps Derbyshire shining at the summit

Fledgling Foxes are ready to chase white-ball success

Rookie Lammonby on top of the world

Northants’ young guns starting to come of age

Morris marvels as Pears aim to match white-ball success

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