SURREY STRUT TO THIRD STRAIGHT TITLE

Rory Burns’ side claimed a historic third title on the bounce as they maintained their grip on the County Championship
By Phil Walker

Surrey gave Alec Stewart, their departing director of cricket, the perfect send-off as Rory Burns’ side produced another dominant campaign to become the first club to win three consecutive County Championship titles since Yorkshire in 1968.
Hampshire, Somerset and Essex all threatened to spoil the party at various points in the season but ultimately the Surrey juggernaut proved too powerful. Claiming eight wins from their 14 matches and ...

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