Tag Archives: Gareth Batty

Skipper Burns left to ‘reflect’ after summer of disappointments

Posted on September 30, 2026 by insidecroydon

HOOK’S SHOT: After seasons of domination, Surrey’s performances, men’s and women, were underwhelming this summer, particularly in the County Championship. MARCUS HOOK crunches the numbers and suggests there could be significant changes coming to The Oval over the winter It’s … Continue reading →

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Sorry Surrey look in need of a Blast of new energy at The Oval

Posted on May 21, 2026 by insidecroydon

HOOK’S SHOT: A disappointing start to the four-day season has had members at The Oval poring over their Wisdens to check the ages of their home heroes. MARCUS HOOK previews the quick-fire T20 season  This summer’s T20 Blast gets underway … Continue reading →

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What the Foakes! Surrey keeper ruled out after bowling injury

Posted on April 30, 2026 by insidecroydon

HOOK’S SHOT: The county side’s pre-season high expectations fell flat on a succession of flat wickets in the opening month, writes MARCUS HOOK PLUS: England women’s T20 World Cup call-up for teenager Corteen-Coleman  While Surrey continue to pull in the … Continue reading →

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Surrey’s September title heartbreak has been a real motivator

Posted on March 25, 2026 by insidecroydon

HOOK’S SHOT: The wickets have been rolled, the stumps varnished and bats oiled with linseed. From his seat in The Oval Long Room, MARCUS HOOK, pictured right, looks ahead to the cricket season Good Friday sees the start of the … Continue reading →

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Flipping Norah: Batty’s new tricks make a difference, even at 38

Posted on September 16, 2016 by insidecroydon

HOOK SHOT: Ahead of Surrey’s one-day final showdown at Lord’s tomorrow, MARCUS HOOK interviews the skipper about the season and his recall to the England Test squad Surrey are back at Lord’s tomorrow for the final of the Royal London … Continue reading →

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Surrey’s survival guide for the last eight weeks of the season

Posted on August 5, 2016 by insidecroydon

HOOK SHOT: Victory over Hampshire in their last game lifted Surrey out of the Championship relegation zone for the first time since the start of the season. MARCUS HOOK outlines what they need to do over the next two months … Continue reading →

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Batty looking to his batsmen to keep Surrey in the running

Posted on July 1, 2016 by insidecroydon

HOOK SHOT: Surrey’s struggles in the County Championship continue, but their skipper tells MARCUS HOOK that a win over Nottinghamshire shows a change in form With the cricket season now at its halfway stage, Gareth Batty is the first to … Continue reading →

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