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Jack Leach's batting heroics take Ireland - and his own father - by surprise

Spinner's father had left his Lord's ticket unused, fearing the effects of the British heatwave

25-Jul-2019•George Dobell

Ireland battle back after Jack Leach falls short of nightwatchman hundred

England nine down with a lead of 181 despite nightwatchman Jack Leach playing the unlikely role of batting hero

25-Jul-2019•The Report by George Dobell at Lord's

'I was telling myself not to think about it' - Jack Leach on making 92 as a nightwatchman

England's unlikely hero at Lord's has long aspired to contributing more with the bat

25-Jul-2019•Matt Roller

Somerset fly high as Jack Leach, Jamie Overton round up Nottinghamshire

Division One leaders claim seventh win of campaign as Azhar Ali digs them out of trouble before bowlers take over

09-Jul-2019•Paul Edwards at Taunton

Somerset become the hunted after mammoth win over Hampshire

Hampshire bowled out for 104 in second innings as Somerset give themselves breathing room in standings

03-Jul-2019•Matt Roller at Taunton

Jack Leach sucks out Notts resistance as Somerset claim agenda-setting scalp

Somerset spinner claims earliest five-wicket haul of career to serve reminder of talents in Ashes year

13-Apr-2019•Jon Culley at Trent Bridge

Sidelined Jack Leach forced to stay patient on Windies tour as spin takes a back seat

From leading wicket-taker in Sri Lanka to unused bowler, spinner experiences England highs and lows

06-Feb-2019•Andrew Miller

Kusal Mendis run-out 'best moment of my career' - Jack Leach

Jack Leach finished the series as England's equal-leading wicket-taker but it was the moment of brilliance in the field that gave him most pleasure.

26-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Joe Root praises team for 'bold and courageous' victory

Captain takes pride in leading from the front as England seal first series win in Asia for six years

18-Nov-2018•Andrew Miller

Jack Leach, Moeen Ali lead England to rare series win

On the fifth day in Kandy, Sri Lanka lost their last three wickets for 17 runs to concede a 57-run win to the visitors

18-Nov-2018•The Report by George Dobell in Kandy

England close in on series win despite Angelo Mathews defiance

The wicket of Angelo Mathews minutes before an early close gave England the advantage in a twisting, turning fourth-innings battle

17-Nov-2018•The Report by Andrew Fidel Fernando in Pallekele

Jack Leach hopes for fourth-innings dividends after tough day in field

Spinner disappointed to concede lead, but backs bowlers to thrive if they have a good total to defend

15-Nov-2018•George Dobell

'My goal in training is to knock Leach off the No. 1 spot' - Dom Bess

Dom Bess on a rollercoaster season for England and Somerset, and the realisation that he may need to move counties to fulfil his ambition

11-Nov-2018•Jon Culley

Joe Root praises England's game awareness after memorable Galle victory

Marshalling bowling attack was "great fun" says England captain, as he reflects on 211-run win

09-Nov-2018•Andrew Miller

Tough Taunton pitches promote 'art of playing spin', says Marcus Trescothick

Former England opener Marcus Trescothick feels counties should be allowed more scope in preparing surfaces that aid spin bowling

03-Nov-2018•George Dobell

England warm to their warm-up but selection clarity remains elusive

Jack Leach advances claims for a Test berth, but does Joe Denly's struggle open a door for Ben Foakes?

02-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Washout leaves Jack Leach sweating on opportunities for Test berth

Another day of rain-hit preparations gives England further selection issues ahead of the first Test in Galle next week

01-Nov-2018•George Dobell in Colombo

Keshav Maharaj takes seven as Lancashire secure thrilling tie against Somerset

Keshav Maharaj returned 7 for 37 as Lancashire claimed an unlikely tie from a drama-packed Specsavers County Championship match with Somerset at Taunton.

05-Sep-2018•Paul Edwards at Taunton

Jack Leach's eight-for keeps Somerset in title hunt

A career-best haul from Somerset's England spinner saw Essex beaten by 45 runs in a close encounter at Taunton

22-Aug-2018•Matt Roller at Taunton

Burns, Curran, Rashid... Who is on the selection radar for India?

With Ed Smith and the selectors currently pondering England's squad to play India in the first Test, we take a look at who could be in contention

25-Jul-2018•Alan Gardner

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