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Unhappy Compton leaves Somerset

Nick Compton, the former England opener, is to leave Somerset despite having signed a three-year deal with the club in 2013

14-Nov-2014•George Dobell

Compton rains on Yorkshire's parade

Barely 24 hours after Yorkshire's chairman Colin Graves announced his plans for world domination the Championship celebrations are not going awfully well

24-Sep-2014•David Hopps at Headingley

Barrow's best frustrates Willey

Alex Barrow's career-best 88 helped Somerset recover from a poor start to post 314 all out on the opening day of the LV=County Championship match with Northamptonshire at Taunton.

31-Aug-2014•Press Association

Thomas, Nannes secure vital derby win

Acting captain Alfonso Thomas claimed two wickets in the final over as Somerset beat Gloucestershire by seven runs in a NatWest T20 Blast thriller at Taunton.

11-Jul-2014•Press Association

Compton, Finn show international class

A year ago, Nick Compton and Steven Finn would not have envisaged spending these four days at Uxbridge. They would have anticipated playing against India at Trent Bridge tomorrow.

08-Jul-2014•Tim Wigmore at Uxbridge

Compton demonstrates old-fashioned values

Nick Compton compiled a patient half-century that built Somerset an excellent foundation against Warwickshire and provided a reminder of his skills that,just might have helped England retain the Ashes in the winter.

25-May-2014•George Dobell at Edgbaston

Compton sends England a reminder

Nick Compton provided another reminder of his abilities as he helped his Somerset side secure a draw on the final day of their game at Durham

23-Apr-2014•George Dobell at Chester-le-Street

Hildreth ton defends Somerset status

James Hildreth batted beautifully, scoring at roughly a run a ball for his entire innings, and soothed talk of a possible Somerset relegation

25-Sep-2013•David Hopps at Trent Bridge

Rankin likely for Ashes, but questions remain

Debates over the identity of the second spinner, reserve wicketkeeper and reserve batsmen will occupy the minds of the England selectors ahead of the announcement of the Ashes squad on Monday

21-Sep-2013•George Dobell

Compton looks a million dollars

12-Sep-2013•David Hopps at Taunton

Compton frees up with future decided

Nick Compton may not have much idea what the future holds for him as far as England is concerned but he has finally pledged his domestic future to Somerset for the next three years

22-Aug-2013•Paul Edwards at Edgbaston

Compton signs new Somerset deal

Nick Compton has signed a new three year deal to stay at Somerset, ending speculation about his future.

22-Aug-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

Compton focuses on survival

Somerset - with Nick Compton back near to his resolute best - avoided what would have been a devastating defeat on the eve of their FLt20 quarter-final against Surrey

05-Aug-2013•David Lloyd at Taunton

Compton exit would prompt Taunton transition

Nick Compton could be leaving Somerset after it emerged he was out of contract at the club and of interest to several other counties. His exit could be the start of a transformation at Taunton

30-Jul-2013•George Dobell

Root to open as England name Test squad

England have confirmed the ascent of Joe Root to opener for the Ashes by naming a 13-man squad devoid of surprises for the first Investec Test

06-Jul-2013•Alan Gardner

Bird makes his case after Compton's fight

Nick Compton continued his good form against the Australians with 79 for Worcestershire before Jackson Bird's telling spell late in the day stated his claim for a Test place

03-Jul-2013•Daniel Brettig at New Road

Compton given Ashes lifeline

Nick Compton's hopes of featuring in the Ashes have been thrown a lifeline by the England selectors after it was confirmed that he will play for Worcestershire against the touring Australians

26-Jun-2013•George Dobell and Daniel Brettig at Taunton

Australian bowlers hit back after Jones century

Nick Compton made 81 and Chris Jones a maiden first-class hundred before Somerset collapsed from 304 for 2 to 320 all out

26-Jun-2013•The Report by Daniel Brettig

Trescothick backs Compton for England return

Nick Compton's international career need not be over, according to Marcus Trescothick.

25-Jun-2013•George Dobell

Compton's triumph is shortlived

Nick Compton lifted Somerset with a half-century that guided them to a tense four-wicket win at Derby and left Derbyshire bottom of the LV= Championship First Division.

24-Jun-2013•ESPNcricinfo staff

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