Tag Archives: Ollie Pope

Gone missing: Surrey handicapped by loss of 17 senior players

Posted on July 30, 2026 by insidecroydon

HOOK’S SHOT: The 50-over one-day cup competition has exposed massive inequalities in counties’ squad depth, as Surrey give up twice as many players to the franchises of the wretched Hundred as any other county. And some players, too ‘injured’ to … 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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