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Richard Spiller

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Spirits lifted as Surrey make impressive start to Vitality Blast
Richard Spiller applauds the start Sam Curran and his team have made to the T20 group stage but has some forthright criticism for those responsible for Blast fixture list planning...
27.05.26Opinion
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Sam Curran's Surrey T20 team aiming for Blast Off in an expected Kia Oval cauldron
With soaring temperatures forecast over a Bank Holiday weekend, Richard Spiller previews a Surrey Vitality Blast campaign that starts at home to Lancashire and away against Middlesex...
21.05.26News
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The Verdict: much to ponder for Rory Burns and his team after Headingley horror
In the latest in an exclusive series for The Rey, assessing each of Surrey's County Championship matches this season, Richard Spiller reflects on the alarming aspects of a crushing innings and 127-run defeat at Yorkshire...
19.05.26Opinion
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Matt Fisher looking to press England Test starting claims as Surrey take on his native Yorkshire
Selected this week for England's squad for next month's first Test against New Zealand, seamer Matt Fisher is relishing his return to Yorkshire, the club he left for Surrey before the start of last season in a successful bid to reboot his career...
14.05.26News
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The Verdict: Dan Worrall's successful return the Surrey highlight from Trent Bridge stalemate
In his latest review of Surrey's County Championship matches this season, Richard Spiller reflects on the draw against Nottinghamshire and also casts his eye elsewhere as the Division One table begins to take on an instructive look...
12.05.26Opinion
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The Re-Match: Gus Atkinson v Josh Tongue heads the bill at Trent Bridge
Surrey go to Nottinghamshire for the County Championship clash of the season so far and with memories of last September's title decider at the Kia Oval still fresh in the minds of all concerned. The two sides also lead the way in Division One this year and Richard Spiller sets the scene...
07.05.26News
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The Verdict: Surrey boosted by first County Championship home win for almost a year
In his latest exclusive analysis piece for The Rey, Richard Spiller looks back on the eight-wicket beating of Sussex in which Jordan Clark, Dom Sibley and 19-year-old debutant Adam Thomas provided the headline performances for Rory Burns' team...
05.05.26Opinion
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Making a grand entry: Adam Thomas announces himself on the big stage
Richard Spiller tells the story behind Surrey's latest young talent following 19-year-old Thomas' brilliant century on first-class debut against Sussex at the Kia Oval...
04.05.26News
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Jamie Smith to take gloves after bizarre Ben Foakes injury
Surrey and Sussex meet in County Championship combat at the Kia Oval for the first time in 13 years over this Bank Holiday weekend, while Richard Spiller also reports on the club's financial updates from Wednesday's AGM...
30.04.26News
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The Verdict: Lack of punch with new ball at the heart of Surrey's worries
In his latest analysis piece, examining Surrey's Kia Oval stalemate against Essex in their third County Championship fixture, Richard Spiller takes a wider look at the reasons behind a sluggish start to the campaign...
28.04.26Opinion
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Kia Oval awaits clash of County Championship's two leading teams of past decade
Richard Spiller previews this week's meeting between Surrey and Essex and also speaks to The Oval's head groundsman Lee Fortis about the challenges of another dry April...
22.04.26News
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The Verdict: recent history shows Kia Oval is no longer the fortress of old
Richard Spiller analyses the run-filled draw against Leicestershire in Surrey's first home County Championship fixture of the season, and worries about an emerging trend...
14.04.26Opinion
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When KP flayed the Foxes and his epic 355 not out lit up the Kia Oval
It is eleven years since Surrey played Leicestershire in a traditional County Championship fixture on home soil, in a match that will always be remembered for Kevin Pietersen's remarkable 'farewell' to first-class cricket...
09.04.26Features
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The Verdict: Richard Spiller gives his analysis of Surrey's opening draw against Warwickshire
The batting heroics of Ben Foakes, Jamie Smith and Dan Lawrence feature heavily in the first of a series of The Verdict articles on The Rey, following every County Championship match this season...
07.04.26Opinion
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Matt Fisher keen to play leading role as Surrey kick off County Championship bid
Fast bowler could be key man in a 2026 title attempt that will also need others to step up to the challenge, writes Richard Spiller...
01.04.26News
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Your essential guide to Surrey's County Championship rivals
The Rey runs the rule over the other Division One teams that Rory Burns and Gareth Batty will be looking to beat this season...
28.03.26Features
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Rahul Chahar signing underlines burning Surrey desire to win back title
As Richard Spiller reports, Rahul Chahar's return to the club to play in this season's last eight County Championship fixtures sends out an uncompromising message to Division One rivals...
26.03.26News
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Reece Topley looking forward to the chance to get back in whites
The experienced England limited-overs specialist tells Richard Spiller that he hopes to play a part in Surrey's early-season County Championship games...
19.03.26News
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"I've never nicked a living and I don't intend to start now," says Surrey legend
Alec Stewart is back full-time in a long-held director of cricket post, after a break to care for his late wife, and relishing his return to a job he loves...
16.03.26News
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"No one has a divine right to play" - Alec Stewart reminds Surrey players that performance is all
Now back full-time again as Surrey's director of cricket, Alec Stewart tells Richard Spiller about his long-held selection beliefs...
09.03.26News
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The marquee signing that, every year, gives Surrey such a boost in pre-season
Richard Spiller says that for more than a decade the Kia Oval's tented practice facility has been a huge bonus for Surrey's players...
05.03.26News
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Adam Thomas pushing hard for further first team chances after prolific winter
Young batsman Thomas and pace bowler Nathan Barnwell among Surrey players to have enjoyed great success in Perth grade cricket
25.02.26News
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The A23 Connection: Surrey and Sussex's shared past
The recent deaths of Arnold Long and Tony Pigott prompted Richard Spiller to talk to former Surrey captain Ian Greig about a cricketing link with a rich history...
22.02.26History
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Ralphie Albert enjoys winter to remember with England Under 19s
Surrey's 18-year-old spinning all-rounder has underlined his huge promise alongside county teammate Alex French, writes Richard Spiller
08.02.26News

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