Slater slams the door on Somerset

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By Jon Culley

June 23-26, Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire v Somerset
Toss: Nottinghamshire, who elected to bat
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE OPENER Ben Slater turned the 13th hundred of his career into an unbeaten 168 but a lifeless final-day pitch consigned this match to a draw, with an exchange of handshakes at ten to five.
Only one wicket fell in 72 overs on the final day, with overseas batter Will Young making 68* after Olly Stone had been out for 63 nine overs after lunch. The 30-year-old England quick, who began this season with a first-class average of 15.38 and only one half-...

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