Hameed's grit defies impressive Surrey

This was an excellent match for Surrey. It illustrated their strengths and suggested they are ready for the tough school that is Division One of the County Championship

Sam Curran, Sangakkara bring title in sight

Surrey remained in total control of their LV= Division Two match at Old Trafford and by the close of third day had set Lancashire 492 to win and thereby achieve the most unlikely of victories

Ansari's joyful day turns sour

Life was going swimmingly for Zafar Ansari. He had been selected for England's tour of the UAE and could dream of a possible Test debut against Pakistan. Then he dropped a catch at cover, summoned the physio and the day turned sour

Craftsman Ansari delivers timely nudge

Curran starlets in trim for Lord's challenge

Alec Stewart thinks Sam Curran is the best 17-year-old he has ever seen and thinks Tom Curran should have been on the England Lions tour. Surrey's director of cricket opens up about English cricket's exciting double act

Ansari dislocates thumb after England call

On the day he was called up to his first England Test squad Zafar Ansari suffered an injury scare when he damaged his hand against Lancashire at Old Trafford and was sent to hospital