Stuart Meaker

Seamer once on the fast-track for England reveals his mental health battles

Former England fast bowler hopes to become latest quick to rediscover form at Hove

The news over recent days has focused on England players choosing to give up the first-class game, but Surrey's Stuart Meaker has taken a step in the opposite direction

Stuart Meaker bowled quickly to claim three wickets but Middlesex's seemingly under par 247 was looking a little better by the close

Surrey, finishing the season with a swagger, put Yorkshire in their place on their own Headingley midden by a 19-run margin

Stuart Meaker can be a thrilling sight. His run-up oozes effort and intent, a bowler hurling everything of himself at his opponent

Stuart Meaker, the Surrey fast bowler, has suffered a freak groin injury that looks likely to keep him out of action for the first few weeks of the season.

Injuries derailed him but a fit Stuart Meaker could provide the speed England need

When the ECB's top table formulated their plans for the recast T20 Blast, it was doubtlessly evenings such as this that headed their blueprint as a record crowd filled Lord's on a balmy night.

Evergreen Darren Stevens scuppered Surrey and even left Kent wondering if they could mount a late promotion challenge

Twice during another absorbing day's play at Woodbridge Road, Kent thought they were in a position to dictate terms - and twice they saw their plans ripped apart by an inspired Stuart Meaker

A spell in the Second XI seems to have been just the fillip for Sam Northeast judging by his 91 for Kent against Surrey

Surrey claimed three bowling points but Notts fought back well in the final session, or at least Steven Mullaney did

He may have had to accept a draw in his maiden match as Surrey captain, but Graeme Smith welcomed the first steps on his new journey with cautious optimism.

They may have come to see a South African opening batsman make his debut, but there would have been little pleasure for Surrey supporters in the identity of the eventual century scorer

Geoff Boycott says England's fast-bowling cupboard will not be in great shape after the next two Ashes series

James Harris, the Middlesex seamer, will fly to New Zealand early after being added to England's Twenty20 squad as cover for Stuart Meaker who has picked up a neck strain

Steven Finn will remain with the England squad and could be set to feature in the third Test against India after coming through unscathed in the England Performance Programme team's match against Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

England will continue their policy of rotation for the T20 and ODI series against India