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Ipswich girl's U15 cricket team win national championships – again

Cricket analyst Olly Williams, who has been asked to cover three matches for England

Cricket analyst Olly Williams, who has been asked to cover three matches for England

Cricket analyst Olly bags job with England team

The incident happened during a game at Felixstowe Cricket Club in Dellwood Avenue

The incident happened during a game at Felixstowe Cricket Club in Dellwood Avenue

East of England Ambulance Service

Cricket club praises ambulance service after player collapses in the field

Sir Ian Botham and Graham Gooch will be in Ipswich later this year

Sir Ian Botham and Graham Gooch will be in Ipswich later this year

England cricketing greats coming to Suffolk for Q&A

English professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Monty Scowsill

English professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Monty Scowsill

University of Exeter

Suffolk golfer Monty to compete in DP World Tour event in Dubai

A centenary presentation to Felixstowe Cricket Club in August 1970

A centenary presentation to Felixstowe Cricket Club in August 1970

Are you in these cricket photos from the 1970s to 2000s?

Joe Root, leads England into battle in India starting this Friday. And it's being shown live on Channel 4.

Joe Root, leads England into battle in India starting this Friday. And it's being shown live on Channel 4.

Live Test match cricket returns to Channel 4.... This week!

Russell Catley, left, batting for Suffolk at Ipswich School. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Russell Catley, left, batting for Suffolk at Ipswich School. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Shock at death of former Suffolk cricketer - aged just 47

The Hundred is a controversial new idea to boost cricket in the UK - the new sides will boast England stars in action. Picture: ECB/PA

The Hundred is a controversial new idea to boost cricket in the UK - the new sides will boast England stars in action. Picture: ECB/PA

Don Topley: Cricket is drinking in the last chance saloon - why we must embrace The Hundred

Don Topley says England will miss head coach Trevor Bayliss. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley says England will miss head coach Trevor Bayliss. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Why England failed in the Ashes, the favourite for the top job and farewell to three legends

Essex's Ravi Bopara appeals in the win over Lancashire in the t20 blast quarter-finals. Picture: PA SPORT

Essex's Ravi Bopara appeals in the win over Lancashire in the t20 blast quarter-finals. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Bopara and Essex have taken an unlikely route to t20 Finals Day

England's Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on day two of the Lord's test - but Don Topley thinks England should keep the faith with him. Picture: PA SPORT

England's Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on day two of the Lord's test - but Don Topley thinks England should keep the faith with him. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Why England should keep the faith with Jason Roy, plus an emotional day at Lord’s

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history. Picture: PA SPORT

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Cricket came home, but there is still work to do to secure our sport’s future

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history, following an exciting victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Picture: PA SPORT

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history, following an exciting victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Picture: PA SPORT

Nino Severino: Arise, Sir Ben Stokes – what a story that would be!

England's Eoin Morgan celebrates hitting the winning runs against Australia in the World Cup semi-final. Picture: PA SPORT

England's Eoin Morgan celebrates hitting the winning runs against Australia in the World Cup semi-final. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England’s cricket revolution will be capped by World Cup win

England captain Eoin Morgan has accepted England's batting is to blame for their World Cup predicament. His side have a huge game against India on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

England captain Eoin Morgan has accepted England's batting is to blame for their World Cup predicament. His side have a huge game against India on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England must improve tactics and selection if they are to truly contend in World Cup

Pakistan's Wahab Riaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Chris Woakes during their World Cup win this week. Picture: PA SPORT

Pakistan's Wahab Riaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Chris Woakes during their World Cup win this week. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Empty seats, ball warnings and England upset – the World Cup so far!

India's Virat Kohli will lead one of the best sides in the World Cup. Picture: PA SPORT

India's Virat Kohli will lead one of the best sides in the World Cup. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Assessing England’s competition in the Cricket World Cup - beware Australia and India!

Jofra Archer (left) is in England's World Cup squad. Picture: PA SPORT

Jofra Archer (left) is in England's World Cup squad. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England World Cup squad looks good – but I fear there is one potential weak link

The balls in county cricket this year have tighter stitching in the seams. Action from Lancashire v Northants earlier this month. Picture: GEORGE FRANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

The balls in county cricket this year have tighter stitching in the seams. Action from Lancashire v Northants earlier this month. Picture: GEORGE FRANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

Don Topley: Why old balls could be key to an England Ashes victory this summer

Matt Hunn bowling for Suffolk in Minor Counties cricket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Matt Hunn bowling for Suffolk in Minor Counties cricket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Don Topley: Conflict of interests between Minor Counties and Premier League cricket must be addressed

Jake Foley, second left, is congratulated by captain Adam Mansfield after taking one of his five wickets in the first T20 versus Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Jake Foley, second left, is congratulated by captain Adam Mansfield after taking one of his five wickets in the first T20 versus Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk and Norfolk share the spoils in cricket derby clashes

Alex Hales has been left out of the England squad for the World Cup after battling personal issues. Picture: PA SPORT

Alex Hales has been left out of the England squad for the World Cup after battling personal issues. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Alex Hales needs support, not condemnation

Jofra Archer has been called up for England - a move which has been much discussed. Picture: PA SPORT

Jofra Archer has been called up for England - a move which has been much discussed. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Archer will be in England World Cup squad - but at whose cost?

Former Suffolk cricketer Randolph Layne (second from left), who has died aged 81, with fellow former Suffolk star Hercules Grant, his wife Faith, and ex-EADT sports editor Tony Garnett. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Former Suffolk cricketer Randolph Layne (second from left), who has died aged 81, with fellow former Suffolk star Hercules Grant, his wife Faith, and ex-EADT sports editor Tony Garnett. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

‘He epitomised the spirit of cricket’ - Tributes paid to Suffolk star Layne

Suffolk all-rounder Tom Rash batting last season against Staffordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth, where Suffolk suffered their only three-day defeat of the campaign. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk all-rounder Tom Rash batting last season against Staffordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth, where Suffolk suffered their only three-day defeat of the campaign. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

‘As brutal as it gets’ – Suffolk Cricket 2019 fixtures revealed

Matt Hunn pictured outside the home changing room at Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Matt Hunn pictured outside the home changing room at Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Hunn takes ground-breaking cricket job at Copdock & Old Ipswichian

Matt Hunn, pictured appealing for a wicket while playing for Kent against the West Indies, says he would love to play in every game for Suffolk next season if possible. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Matt Hunn, pictured appealing for a wicket while playing for Kent against the West Indies, says he would love to play in every game for Suffolk next season if possible. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Hunn excited about playing for Suffolk after leaving Kent

Sam Billings and Kent were knocked out of the Vitality Blast by Lancashire. Picture: PA SPORT

Sam Billings and Kent were knocked out of the Vitality Blast by Lancashire. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: We need to rethink scheduling of T20 Finals Day

Sudburys Adam Mansfield, left, talks to all-rounder Michael Comber during the match against Lincolnshire at Ipswich School during which he equalled a county record of making 37 dismissals in a season for Suffolk Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Sudburys Adam Mansfield, left, talks to all-rounder Michael Comber during the match against Lincolnshire at Ipswich School during which he equalled a county record of making 37 dismissals in a season for Suffolk Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Mansfield continues record-breaking form for Suffolk cricket side

Ben Stokes was back in action for England this week just days after being cleared of affray. Picture: PA SPORT

Ben Stokes was back in action for England this week just days after being cleared of affray. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Ben Stokes should not be playing for England after court case

Martyn Cull returns to the Suffolk side for the match against Lincolnshire this weekend. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Martyn Cull returns to the Suffolk side for the match against Lincolnshire this weekend. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Cull called up for Suffolk in crunch Lincolnshire clash

Suffolk players celebrate a wicket during their innings victory over Hertfordshire at North Mymms CC Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk players celebrate a wicket during their innings victory over Hertfordshire at North Mymms CC Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Skipper Mansfield hails super Suffolk side

Jed Cawkwell, left, and Kyran Young during their record-breaking third-wicket stand of 262 for Suffolk versus Hertfordshire Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Jed Cawkwell, left, and Kyran Young during their record-breaking third-wicket stand of 262 for Suffolk versus Hertfordshire Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk set three records in win over Hertfordshire

Reece Topley in action for Hampshire before injury struck again. Picture: HAMPSHIRE CC

Reece Topley in action for Hampshire before injury struck again. Picture: HAMPSHIRE CC

Don Topley: Extreme highs and lows of professional cricket summed up in Reece’s story

Jack Beaumont bowling for Suffolk against Norfolk in the Unicorns Championship at Copdock. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jack Beaumont bowling for Suffolk against Norfolk in the Unicorns Championship at Copdock. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Young Suffolk cricket talent Beaumont is starting to reach his potential

Jaik Mickleburgh in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jaik Mickleburgh in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk star Mickleburgh bang in form ahead of derby clash with Norfolk

Suffolk head coach Andy Northcote and star Jaik Mickleburgh. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk head coach Andy Northcote and star Jaik Mickleburgh. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Preview: Suffolk host Befordshire in Unicorns Championship

Tom Rash (left) and Adam Mansfield (right) celebrate after Rash dismissed Devons Joe Thompson caught & bowled at Sidmouth CC on Sunday on his way to figures of 3 for 33. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Tom Rash (left) and Adam Mansfield (right) celebrate after Rash dismissed Devons Joe Thompson caught & bowled at Sidmouth CC on Sunday on his way to figures of 3 for 33. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk lose Unicorns KO Trophy semi-final in extraordinary fashion

Jonny Gallagher in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jonny Gallagher in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Gallagher hopes for second Suffolk cricket chance after debut

Essex's Simon Harmer has been impressing Don Topley. Picture: PA SPORT

Essex's Simon Harmer has been impressing Don Topley. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Battle-hardened Essex are a force to be reckoned with

Suffolk skipper Adam Mansfield in action, keeping wicket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk skipper Adam Mansfield in action, keeping wicket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Preview: Suffolk head to Berkshire in Unicorns KO Trophy quarter-final

Stuart Braod celebrates after taking a wicket during England's impressive second Test win over Pakistan. Ex-skipper Michael Vaughan says a fiery phone call he had with Broad helped inspire him. Picture: PA SPORT

Stuart Braod celebrates after taking a wicket during England's impressive second Test win over Pakistan. Ex-skipper Michael Vaughan says a fiery phone call he had with Broad helped inspire him. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Some harsh words helped stir England back to winning ways

England captain Joe Root trudges off with his side after they were humbled by Pakistan last week. Picture: PA SPORT

England captain Joe Root trudges off with his side after they were humbled by Pakistan last week. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England must learn from first Test humbling by Pakistan, or get thrashed again!

Adam Ball, has signed to play Minor Counties cricket for Suffolk this year.

Adam Ball, has signed to play Minor Counties cricket for Suffolk this year.

Blow for Suffolk as Adam Ball misses T20 double-header

Don Topley, centre, was impressed by the Big Bash League in Australia - here he is as a 'buckethead' while watching the Melbourne Renegades. Picture: DON TOPLEY

Don Topley, centre, was impressed by the Big Bash League in Australia - here he is as a 'buckethead' while watching the Melbourne Renegades. Picture: DON TOPLEY

Don Topley: Cricket is slowly dying, so let’s get behind the new 100-ball concept!

Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate was keen to get the game going at Headingley. Picture: ARCHANT

Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate was keen to get the game going at Headingley. Picture: ARCHANT

Don Topley: We may need to look again at early season county cricket schedules

Jaik Mickleburgh with the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Jaik Mickleburgh with the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Suffolk star Jaik Mickleburgh wins Wilfred Rhodes Trophy

Jaik Mickleburgh was in sensational form for Suffolk last season. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jaik Mickleburgh was in sensational form for Suffolk last season. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk Cricket search for new pro as star Jaik Mickleburgh steps down

Suffolk cricket captain Adam Mansfield. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk cricket captain Adam Mansfield. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk Cricket 2018 fixtures revealed - full list here

Anthony McGrath is the new head coach at Essex County Cricket Club. Picture: NICK WOOD/UNSHAKEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Anthony McGrath is the new head coach at Essex County Cricket Club. Picture: NICK WOOD/UNSHAKEN PHOTOGRAPHY

Essex name Anthony McGrath as new head coach

Essex's remarkable County Championship win was a highlight of the season - but the relegation of Middlesex was a mess. Picture: MARTINE XERRI

Essex's remarkable County Championship win was a highlight of the season - but the relegation of Middlesex was a mess. Picture: MARTINE XERRI

Don Topley: End of County Championship season ‘a complete mess’

Suffolk'�s Jaik Mickleburgh, who has won the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy for the leading Minor Counties batsman in 2017. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk'�s Jaik Mickleburgh, who has won the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy for the leading Minor Counties batsman in 2017. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk cricket’s Jaik Mickleburgh honoured by batting trophy

Ben Foakes in action for Frinton back in 2013. Now he's in England's Ashes squad! Picture: ARCHANT

Ben Foakes in action for Frinton back in 2013. Now he's in England's Ashes squad! Picture: ARCHANT

Don Topley: Tom Westley unlucky to miss out on Ashes squad, Ben Stokes must make changes