Hampshire v Somerset, Specsavers Championship Div One, Ageas Bowl, 1st day

Jamie Overton five-for rips through Hampshire

Jun 26, 2016: Jamie Overton turned Hampshire's day on its head with a devastating five-wicket haul at the Ageas Bowl

Somerset v Yorkshire, Specsavers Championship Div 1, Taunton, 2nd day

Lyth begins strongly in Yorkshire's long quest for parity

May 16, 2016: To suggest that Adam Lyth and Alex Lees were facing a minor crisis when they opened Yorkshire's innings on a placid Taunton pitch would be a slight exaggeration but it was a telling session nonetheless

England news

Tom Curran and Jamie Overton in performance squad

May 12, 2016: Tom Curran and Jamie Overton have been included in England's 30-man performance squad.

Somerset v Lancashire, Specsavers Championship Div 1, Taunton, 3rd day

Hildreth ton gives Somerset hope after Anderson burst

May 3, 2016: A first century of the season for James Hildreth, that great, overlooked west country run-gatherer, provided Somerset supporters with something to clutch to their breasts on what was an otherwise trying day

County news

Rogers enthused by Somerset challenge

Apr 8, 2016: Chris Rogers feels that "life has come full circle" as he settles in the south-west of England for the first time since he left Australia to pursue his cricket career as a fresh-faced 18-year-old

UAE XI v England Lions, Dubai

Overton's assault can't save Lions

Jan 16, 2016: A UAE XI edged out England Lions in the final over of their warm-up match, scuppering Jamie Overton's hopes that his first representative fifty would bring victory

Middlesex v Somerset, LV= Championship, Division One, Northwood, 1st day

Compton felled as Somerset quicks thrive

Jul 11, 2015: Nick Compton made a courageous return to the crease, five hours after being forced to retire hurt when he was hit on the head by a Jamie Overton bouncer, to help Middlesex reach 283 all out on the first day of their LV= County Championship Division One ma

England v New Zealand, 4th ODI, Trent Bridge

England picking on potential with Overtons call-up

Jun 16, 2015: The England management are identifying players who can help win the 2019 World Cup but Dimi Mascarenhas, the New Zealand bowling coach, suggested it was unwise to pick players on potential and instead argued for skill-based selection

New Zealand in England 2015

Overton twins team up for England

Jun 15, 2015: Jamie Overton's call up for the England squad alongside brother Craig has raised hopes that England could be about to see the first twins ever play together in the international side

Somerset v Yorkshire, LV= Championship, Division One, Taunton, 3rd day

Overton sibling rivalry puts pressure on Yorkshire

May 26, 2015: As you might expect, the Overton twins have a good deal in common, in physical terms of course and in their talent at sports

Worcestershire v Somerset, LV= County Championship Div 1, New Rd, 1st day

Somerset alive despite Morris five

May 3, 2015: Charlie Morris reached a new milestone in a fast-developing career as Worcestershire dismissed Somerset for 250 on the opening day of the County Championship meeting between teams who each lost their first two matches of the season.

Nottinghamshire v Somerset, Trent Bridge, 4th day

Newell jubilant at 'finest 10 days'

Jun 24, 2014: Nottinghamshire's director cricket Mick Newell hailed the finest 10 days since he took the job as his side moved level on points with Yorkshire at the top of Division One and inflicted Somerset's first defeat

Nottinghamshire v Somerset, Trent Bridge, 3rd day

Trego, Overton twins hold up Notts

Jun 24, 2014: When bad light brought a premature end to the day's play at Trent Bridge, Nottinghamshire were not far from a winning line they must have expected to cross it some hours earlier. Once again, it was Samit Patel's who changed the complexion of the game.

Warwickshire v Somerset, Edgbaston, 2nd day

Overtons hint at future, Giles at past

May 26, 2014: The Overton twins, Jamie and Craig, produced the brightest cricket of the day to provide a hint of what should be a golden future for club and perhaps country. The 20-year-olds thrashed 69 for Somerset's tenth-wicket in just 9.3 overs to take their side o

Durham v Somerset, Chester-le-Street, 1st day

Jennings' patience trumps Overton's pace

Apr 20, 2014: While the pace of Jamie Overton caught the eye, it was the patience and denial of Keaton Jennings that gave Durham the advantage over Somerset.

England news

Pace hope Overton out of Lions tour

Dec 23, 2013: Jamie Overton, the Somerset fast bowler who has rapidly attracted England's attention will miss the Lions tour of Sri Lanka in the New Year because of a knee injury. Mark Wood, of Durham, replaces him

England news

Five England players to watch

Dec 18, 2013: After the horrors of the Ashes series, the performances of England's up-and-coming players will come under fresh scrutiny. Here are five players who will be yearning to become the stars of tomorrow

Nottinghamshire v Somerset, Trent Bridge, 1st day

Hussey and Lumb ease Notts worries

Sep 24, 2013: Most professional sportsman aim to finish their careers on a high but few will beat the achievements of Nottinghamshire's David Hussey in the final few days of his life on the county circuit

Australia in England 2013

Cook among England players rested

Aug 27, 2013: England have rested Alastair Cook, James Anderson, Ian Bell, Graeme Swann and Stuart Broad from the ODI series against Australia after their involvement in the 3-0 Ashes victory

Bangladesh A in England

Wright to lead Lions against Bangladesh A

Aug 8, 2013: Luke Wright will get the chance to press his case for an return to England's ODI team when he leads the Lions in three 50-over matches against Bangladesh A later this month