On talking about his selection he said, “I have James Whittaker’s (England chairman of selectors) number in my phone so when it started ringing I knew it was him and knew it was probably good news,” he says. “I had just arrived home and just parked up in my driveway. It was perfect timing. “I […]

The 23-year-old twin brothers’ deals had been due to expire in 2018. Craig has taken 168 wickets in 55 first-class matches while averaging 24.43 with the bat, hitting seven 50s. Jamie – who, like his brother, is a right-hand bowler and right-hand batsman – has played 95 matches across all three formats, taking 168 wickets. […]

Clarke, 35, and Sibley, 21, were due to join their new clubs in 2018, but the deals will now take place immediately. It means both are available for Friday’s T20 Blast matches.  “This loan for the rest of the season makes perfect sense,” Alec Stewart, Surrey director of cricket, said. The former England captain continued: […]

Hose, 24, played 31 games for Somerset, having joined them in 2015, making his maiden one-day hundred in May. He also made a match-winning 59 off just 28 balls in Somerset’s T20 Blast victory over Middlesex on 16 July. “It’s a fantastic opportunity at an exciting time for the club. I now just need to work hard, […]