The Verdict: Will Josh Blake's heroics prove a poignant leaving present?
Patience and determination marked his match-winning innings against Yorkshire - characteristics the 27-year old has also shown since joining Surrey's playing staff in 2022 and awaiting his occasional first team chances, says Richard Spiller, who also looks ahead to Surrey's County Championship visit to Sussex this week...
06.09.26, 18:23 Updated 06.09.26, 19:25 6 Minute Read
Richard Spiller
Rothesay County Championship, Division One: Kia Oval, September 2-4
Yorkshire 185 & 82 lost to Surrey 83 & 187-9 by 1 wicket
Surrey team: Burns (capt), Sibley, Blake, Pope, Foakes, Thomas, Lawes, Fisher, Nabi, Chahar, Worrall
Josh Blake may be in the final days of his time as a Surrey player but, if so, he will leave with the club indebted to him for a heroic pursuit of victory over Yorkshire.
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