COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION ONE
By Jeremy Blackmore

Star man

RYAN TEN DOESCHATE – Essex: Played a true captain’s knock on the final afternoon to fend off the likes of Morne Morkel and see his side home by one wicket.
Key stat
Surrey came within one wicket of becoming the first side to concede a 400-run deficit and go on to win a first-class match.

Corks are popping! Surrey celebrate their County Championship title victory despite defeat by Essex
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