TIM Murtagh has seen some close finishes at Lord’s over the years, but Tuesday night’s 18-run win over Warwickshire was one of the most tense of the Middlesex veteran’s career.

DIVISION TWO STAR GAME
By Jeremy Blackmore

Gallant effort: Warwickshire’s Will Rhodes

As the Bears’ final pair ticked off the runs in singles towards an unlikely victory, Middlesex knew that defeat would have all but put an end to any remaining hopes of promotion.
Chris Wright and Ryan Sidebottom came together at 162- 9, still needing another 41 to win and managed to knock off 22 prec...