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Darren Ironside top-scored for Suffolk in Sunday’s NCCA Trophy loss to Staffordshire.

Coach backing Suffolk to come good

Suffolk cricket star Reece Topley hopes to be involved in the England World Cup effort this autumn

Suffolk cricket star Reece Topley hopes to be involved in the England World Cup effort this autumn

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'In the forefront of my mind' - Suffolk cricket star Topley takes aim at World Cup

Dan Shanks, left, and Tom Harper, right, leave the pitch after their unbroken partnership of 45 boosted Suffolk to a match-winning total of 206 for 8 against Norfolk at Horsford CC last Sunday. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Dan Shanks, left, and Tom Harper, right, leave the pitch after their unbroken partnership of 45 boosted Suffolk to a match-winning total of 206 for 8 against Norfolk at Horsford CC last Sunday. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk name unchanged side for final NCCA Trophy group fixture

Gordon Rayner, pictured after receiving The FA Long Service Award in 2014, has died at the age of 81

Gordon Rayner, pictured after receiving The FA Long Service Award in 2014, has died at the age of 81

'A terrific gentleman' - Suffolk sporting stalwart Gordon Rayner dies aged 81

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Surrey and England's Will Jacks, could be playing at Woolpit next year

Suffolk village to host county cricket champions Surrey in showpiece clash

Laura Wright sings the national anthems on day three of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London

Laura Wright sings the national anthems on day three of the third LV= Insurance Test match at the Kia Oval, London

'A moment I'll never forget': Suffolk soprano on historic anthem rendition

Sophie Utteridge is going to be the New Zealand women's cricket team's liaison for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Sophie Utteridge is going to be the New Zealand women's cricket team's liaison for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Cricketer Sophie chosen for Commonwealth Games liaison role

Isaac also became the fist person to reach a double-century for Hadleigh Cricket Club.

Isaac also became the fist person to reach a double-century for Hadleigh Cricket Club.

Father and son smash cricket records with 340-run partnership

Cricket analyst Olly Williams, who has been asked to cover three matches for England

Cricket analyst Olly Williams, who has been asked to cover three matches for England

Cricket analyst Olly bags job with England team

A 12-year-old from Newmarket has won a Minecraft design competition run by The Hundred cricket tournament.

A 12-year-old from Newmarket has won a Minecraft design competition run by The Hundred cricket tournament.

'I couldn't stop smiling': 12-year-old winner of The Hundred Minecraft competition

Mildenhall Cricket Club are celebrating 50 years of playing cricket at their grounds in Wamil Way.

Mildenhall Cricket Club are celebrating 50 years of playing cricket at their grounds in Wamil Way.

Cricket club to celebrate 50 years not out

A video of Jonah Handy of Mildenhall CC has gone viral on social media

A video of Jonah Handy of Mildenhall CC has gone viral on social media

WATCH: 'Unplayable' delivery from Suffolk bowler goes viral

The incident happened during a game at Felixstowe Cricket Club in Dellwood Avenue

The incident happened during a game at Felixstowe Cricket Club in Dellwood Avenue

East of England Ambulance Service

Cricket club praises ambulance service after player collapses in the field

Tributes have poured in across Suffolk after cricketing legend Shane Warne dies aged 52

Tributes have poured in across Suffolk after cricketing legend Shane Warne dies aged 52

'He was the kindest heart': Ed Sheeran pays tribute to Shane Warne

Sir Ian Botham and Graham Gooch will be in Ipswich later this year

Sir Ian Botham and Graham Gooch will be in Ipswich later this year

England cricketing greats coming to Suffolk for Q&A

English professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Monty Scowsill

English professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Monty Scowsill

University of Exeter

Suffolk golfer Monty to compete in DP World Tour event in Dubai

Essex County Cricket club where the racist abuse happened.

Essex County Cricket club where the racist abuse happened.

Essex County Cricket Club respond to racism allegations

Henry Blofeld will be signing copies of his newest book in Halesworth

Henry Blofeld will be signing copies of his newest book in Halesworth

Henry Blofeld to visit Halesworth for book signing

Essex chairman John Faragher has stepped down as his role as chair for the club

Essex chairman John Faragher has stepped down as his role as chair for the club

Essex Cricket chairman resigns after allegations of racist language

A centenary presentation to Felixstowe Cricket Club in August 1970

A centenary presentation to Felixstowe Cricket Club in August 1970

Are you in these cricket photos from the 1970s to 2000s?

University of Cambridge researcher Dr Darshil Shah with a bamboo cricket bat produced by Suffolk firm Garrard Cricket Bat Company

University of Cambridge researcher Dr Darshil Shah with a bamboo cricket bat produced by Suffolk firm Garrard Cricket Bat Company

Suffolk cricket bat maker builds prototype out of bamboo for landmark study

Joe Root, leads England into battle in India starting this Friday. And it's being shown live on Channel 4.

Joe Root, leads England into battle in India starting this Friday. And it's being shown live on Channel 4.

Live Test match cricket returns to Channel 4.... This week!

Russell Catley, left, batting for Suffolk at Ipswich School. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Russell Catley, left, batting for Suffolk at Ipswich School. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Shock at death of former Suffolk cricketer - aged just 47

The Hundred is a controversial new idea to boost cricket in the UK - the new sides will boast England stars in action. Picture: ECB/PA

The Hundred is a controversial new idea to boost cricket in the UK - the new sides will boast England stars in action. Picture: ECB/PA

Don Topley: Cricket is drinking in the last chance saloon - why we must embrace The Hundred

Don Topley says England will miss head coach Trevor Bayliss. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley says England will miss head coach Trevor Bayliss. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Why England failed in the Ashes, the favourite for the top job and farewell to three legends

Essex's Ravi Bopara appeals in the win over Lancashire in the t20 blast quarter-finals. Picture: PA SPORT

Essex's Ravi Bopara appeals in the win over Lancashire in the t20 blast quarter-finals. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Bopara and Essex have taken an unlikely route to t20 Finals Day

England's Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on day two of the Lord's test - but Don Topley thinks England should keep the faith with him. Picture: PA SPORT

England's Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on day two of the Lord's test - but Don Topley thinks England should keep the faith with him. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Why England should keep the faith with Jason Roy, plus an emotional day at Lord’s

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history. Picture: PA SPORT

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Cricket came home, but there is still work to do to secure our sport’s future

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history, following an exciting victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Picture: PA SPORT

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history, following an exciting victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Picture: PA SPORT

Nino Severino: Arise, Sir Ben Stokes – what a story that would be!

England's Eoin Morgan celebrates hitting the winning runs against Australia in the World Cup semi-final. Picture: PA SPORT

England's Eoin Morgan celebrates hitting the winning runs against Australia in the World Cup semi-final. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England’s cricket revolution will be capped by World Cup win

England captain Eoin Morgan has accepted England's batting is to blame for their World Cup predicament. His side have a huge game against India on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

England captain Eoin Morgan has accepted England's batting is to blame for their World Cup predicament. His side have a huge game against India on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England must improve tactics and selection if they are to truly contend in World Cup

Pakistan's Wahab Riaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Chris Woakes during their World Cup win this week. Picture: PA SPORT

Pakistan's Wahab Riaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Chris Woakes during their World Cup win this week. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Empty seats, ball warnings and England upset – the World Cup so far!

India's Virat Kohli will lead one of the best sides in the World Cup. Picture: PA SPORT

India's Virat Kohli will lead one of the best sides in the World Cup. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Assessing England’s competition in the Cricket World Cup - beware Australia and India!

Jofra Archer (left) is in England's World Cup squad. Picture: PA SPORT

Jofra Archer (left) is in England's World Cup squad. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England World Cup squad looks good – but I fear there is one potential weak link

The balls in county cricket this year have tighter stitching in the seams. Action from Lancashire v Northants earlier this month. Picture: GEORGE FRANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

The balls in county cricket this year have tighter stitching in the seams. Action from Lancashire v Northants earlier this month. Picture: GEORGE FRANKS PHOTOGRAPHY

Don Topley: Why old balls could be key to an England Ashes victory this summer

Matt Hunn bowling for Suffolk in Minor Counties cricket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Matt Hunn bowling for Suffolk in Minor Counties cricket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Don Topley: Conflict of interests between Minor Counties and Premier League cricket must be addressed

Jake Foley, second left, is congratulated by captain Adam Mansfield after taking one of his five wickets in the first T20 versus Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Jake Foley, second left, is congratulated by captain Adam Mansfield after taking one of his five wickets in the first T20 versus Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk and Norfolk share the spoils in cricket derby clashes

Alex Hales has been left out of the England squad for the World Cup after battling personal issues. Picture: PA SPORT

Alex Hales has been left out of the England squad for the World Cup after battling personal issues. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Alex Hales needs support, not condemnation

Jofra Archer has been called up for England - a move which has been much discussed. Picture: PA SPORT

Jofra Archer has been called up for England - a move which has been much discussed. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Archer will be in England World Cup squad - but at whose cost?

Former Suffolk cricketer Randolph Layne (second from left), who has died aged 81, with fellow former Suffolk star Hercules Grant, his wife Faith, and ex-EADT sports editor Tony Garnett. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Former Suffolk cricketer Randolph Layne (second from left), who has died aged 81, with fellow former Suffolk star Hercules Grant, his wife Faith, and ex-EADT sports editor Tony Garnett. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

‘He epitomised the spirit of cricket’ - Tributes paid to Suffolk star Layne

L-R: Chris Gange (Head of Cricket, Framlingham College), Ray Payne (CEO, Northamptonshire CCC), Nick Gandy (Director of Sport, Framlingham College), Kevin Innes (Performance Coach, Northamptonshire CCC), Johann Myburgh (Head of Cricket Development,

L-R: Chris Gange (Head of Cricket, Framlingham College), Ray Payne (CEO, Northamptonshire CCC), Nick Gandy (Director of Sport, Framlingham College), Kevin Innes (Performance Coach, Northamptonshire CCC), Johann Myburgh (Head of Cricket Development,

Framlingham College team up with Northamptonshire County Cricket Club

Suffolk all-rounder Tom Rash batting last season against Staffordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth, where Suffolk suffered their only three-day defeat of the campaign. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk all-rounder Tom Rash batting last season against Staffordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth, where Suffolk suffered their only three-day defeat of the campaign. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

‘As brutal as it gets’ – Suffolk Cricket 2019 fixtures revealed

Matt Hunn pictured outside the home changing room at Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Matt Hunn pictured outside the home changing room at Copdock & Old Ipswichian Cricket Club. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Hunn takes ground-breaking cricket job at Copdock & Old Ipswichian

Matt Hunn, pictured appealing for a wicket while playing for Kent against the West Indies, says he would love to play in every game for Suffolk next season if possible. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Matt Hunn, pictured appealing for a wicket while playing for Kent against the West Indies, says he would love to play in every game for Suffolk next season if possible. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Hunn excited about playing for Suffolk after leaving Kent

Graham Gooch, centre, at Copdock & OI CC Annual Presentation Evening with club President Ray East, left, and Chairman Keith Cracknell, right. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Graham Gooch, centre, at Copdock & OI CC Annual Presentation Evening with club President Ray East, left, and Chairman Keith Cracknell, right. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Cricket legend Gooch hands out Copdock & OI cricket awards

Essex's Simon Harmer had his best outing of the season against Notts. Picture: PA SPORT

Essex's Simon Harmer had his best outing of the season against Notts. Picture: PA SPORT

Season-best showing from Harmer puts Essex in charge

England's Alastair Cook celebrates reaching his century in his final Test match. Picture: PA SPORT

England's Alastair Cook celebrates reaching his century in his final Test match. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Surrey deserve to be County Champions, plus a perfect exit for Alastair Cook

Ravi Bopara's efforts couldn't prevent Essex being beaten by Surrey. Photo: PA

Ravi Bopara's efforts couldn't prevent Essex being beaten by Surrey. Photo: PA

Essex crushed by champions elect Surrey

Alastair Cook has signed a new deal at Essex. Picture: PA SPORT

Alastair Cook has signed a new deal at Essex. Picture: PA SPORT

Cook signs new deal with Essex

Alastair Cook has signed a new deal at Essex. Picture: PA SPORT

Alastair Cook has signed a new deal at Essex. Picture: PA SPORT

‘There is nothing left in the tank’ – England legend Cook retires from international cricket

Sam Billings and Kent were knocked out of the Vitality Blast by Lancashire. Picture: PA SPORT

Sam Billings and Kent were knocked out of the Vitality Blast by Lancashire. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: We need to rethink scheduling of T20 Finals Day

Sudburys Adam Mansfield, left, talks to all-rounder Michael Comber during the match against Lincolnshire at Ipswich School during which he equalled a county record of making 37 dismissals in a season for Suffolk Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Sudburys Adam Mansfield, left, talks to all-rounder Michael Comber during the match against Lincolnshire at Ipswich School during which he equalled a county record of making 37 dismissals in a season for Suffolk Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Mansfield continues record-breaking form for Suffolk cricket side

Essex's Ryan ten Doeschate made a half-century, but his departure turned the game in favour of Somerset. Photo: PA

Essex's Ryan ten Doeschate made a half-century, but his departure turned the game in favour of Somerset. Photo: PA

Essex fall just short of upset win at Somerset

Tom Westley joined forces with Nick Browne to give Essex a chance of an upset win at Somerset. Picture: PA SPORT

Tom Westley joined forces with Nick Browne to give Essex a chance of an upset win at Somerset. Picture: PA SPORT

Browne and Westley give Essex an upset chance at Somerset