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Cricket: The John Player League: Somerset v Essex

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Direct from the Recreation Ground, Bath

Essex, runners-up to Worcestershire last year by the most slender of margins, have not yet settled down in this year of rain-affected matches. However, it is still early days and while this experienced side begins to make its presence felt in the League, their West Indian all-rounder Keith Boyce is already among the leaders in the individual batting and bowling awards.

Brian Close, now captain of Somerset and much admired by his new followers, is hoping in return for the warmth of the welcome to bring a title to the West Country.

During the tea interval at 4.10* Profile of a Cricketer: Brian Close (Somerset) by John Arlott
Desmond Lynam introduces the programme which includes news of all today's other fixtures.
Commentators at Bath, John Arlott and Jim Laker

Contributors

Presenter:
Desmond Lynam
Commentator/Presenter (Profile of a Cricketer):
John Arlott
Commentator:
Jim Laker
TV Presentation/Series Producer:
Bill Taylor
TV Presentation:
Roy Norton
Source: Radio Times

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