Cricket

Jake Hurley was Bournemouth's match-winner (Picture: James Robinson)

Bournemouth boost survival hopes with stunning win over leaders South Wilts
A STUNNING two-wicket win over defending ECB Southern Premier League champions and current leaders South Wilts has lifted Bournemouth off the bottom of the table.

Dan Conway (Picture: James Robinson)

Seamers on top as Bournemouth pick up priceless victory

Hampshire's James Vince ahead of the Vitality Blast semi-final match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday September 18, 2021..

Dorset County CC to face Hampshire in showcase match

Brad Currie of Dorset bowling during the Dorset County Cricket Club v Buckinghamshire County Cricket Club one day NCCA Trophy group 4 at Dorchester - 12th June 2022. Picture Credit: Graham Hunt Photography.

Poole-born cricketer Currie takes six wickets on Lord's debut

Joe Eckland (Picture: James Robinson)

Battling Bournemouth boost Southern League survival hopes

Illustrations of the new Pavilion courtesy of the club and Fisher Design Studio and Compton House cricket club

One of Dorset’s oldest cricket clubs will build a new twin-winged pavilion

Lions skipper Chris Park (Picture: James Robinson)

Smith takes five but struggling Bournemouth beaten at Hook

Oli Soames top-scored with 42 in Dorset's second innings before their heavy loss to Berkshire Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset slump to heavy loss against Berkshire

Luke Webb, left, and his Dorset team face an uphill battle going into the second day against Berkshire Picture: BARCUD-COCH PHOTOGRAPHY

Dorset on backfoot as Berkshire pass 400

Bournemouth's Luke Webb (Picture: James Robinson)

Struggling Bournemouth slip to another league defeat

Dorset topped Group Four to reach the NCCA Trophy quarter-finals in style Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset beat Wales to top group and reach quarter-finals

Simon Woodruff made a half century (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bournemouth battling at the bottom after loss to St Cross

Dorset seamer Brad Currie
Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset face Wales with quarter-final place on the line

Dorset's David Payne (Picture: PA)

Lytchett's David Payne takes wicket on senior England ODI debut

Rob Pack took a magnificent 5-18 to help set up Dorset's win at Staffordshire Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Impressive Dorset storm to victory over Staffordshire

Dorset's Sam Young misses out
Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset travel to Birmingham for Staffordshire test

Chris Park v Havant (Picture: James Robinson)

Broken finger for Park on mixed weekend for Bournemouth skipper

Simon Woodruff hit a century (Picture: James Robinson)

'Natural talent' Woodruff records career-best display for Bournemouth

David Payne of Welsh Fire celebrates taking the wicket of Southern Braves Quinton de Kock during The Hundred match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Tuesday July 27, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET Hundred. Photo credit should read: David

Dorset's Payne says England involvement a 'pleasure and a privilege'

Rob Pack (Picture: Roy Honeybone)

Rob helps Bournemouth rally to clinch nail-biting win over champions

Oli Breckon (Picture: Terry Nash)

Lions' lower-order keep calm to ensure victory

Jacob Gordon conceded just six runs from his two overs Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset beaten in disappointing T20 finals day semi

Luke Webb (Picture: James Robinson)

Webb's century in vain as Bournemouth are well beaten at Ageas Bowl

Dorset have qualified for the NCCA T20 finals day Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset beat Cornwall twice to reach National Counties T20 finals day

Chapel Gate pitch, cricket outfield on C1 used by Bournemouth University against Solent last week

Bournemouth University issue statement after pitch problems at Chapel Gate

Cricket outfield at Chapel Gate, used by Bournemouth University against Solent last week

Updated Park 'embarrassed' as Bournemouth CC's season opener is abandoned due to 'unsafe' pitch

Felix Organ, right, starred with bat and ball for Dorset against Devon Picture: ADAM DAVY/PA WIRE

Dorset in top spot after beating rivals Devon twice

Dorset captain Luke Webb Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset begin T20 season against Wiltshire - after three-year wait

Dorset player-coach Ed Ellis
Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

New Dorset coach Ed Ellis 'absolutely awesome', says captain Webb

Bashley celebrate winning the ECB Indoor National Club Championship at Lord’s

Bashley bag major honours at Lord's after winning ECB Indoor Club Championship

Southern Vipers' Charlotte Edwards (Picture: PA)

Dorset to face Hampshire as part of new counties cricket competition

Elizabeth Hurley. Credit: PA

'My beloved Lionheart': Elizabeth Hurley pays tribute to ex-fiancé Shane Warne

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Where to watch Shane Warne documentary in the UK (PA)

Where to watch Shane Warne documentary in the UK

Australian Cricket Llegend Shane Warne. Credit: PA

Shane Warne's emotional tribute to fellow Aussie legend hours before his death

Shane Warne has died and tributes are shared on social media (PA)

Shane Warne dies, aged 52 as sporting stars lead tributes

Sports Direct sign. Credit: PA

UK's most popular sports teams revealed - See the full Sports Direct list

Hampshire's Tom Prest is bowled by Somerset's Josh Davey during the Vitality Blast semi-final match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday September 18, 2021..

'It's not often you get to play in a World Cup final' - Prest after England U19s loss

Hampshire's Tom Prest (Pic: PA)

Wimborne's Prest proudly captains England despite loss in U19 World Cup final

The Dorset Cricket Board have expanded the Dorset League to eight divisions Picture: IAN MIDDLEBROOK

Dorset Cricket League expands to eight divisions for 2022 season

Hampshire Cricket Academy 2022 (Picture: Dave Vokes Photography)

Canford School pupil Jack the latest to join Hampshire Cricket Academy

David Payne of Welsh Fire celebrates taking the wicket of Southern Braves Quinton de Kock during The Hundred match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Tuesday July 27, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story CRICKET Hundred. Photo credit should read: David

Lytchett's Payne included in England's T20 squad

Hampshire's Felix Organ bats during the Vitality T20 Blast match at The Kia Oval, London. PA Photo. Picture date: Thursday September 3, 2020. See PA story CRICKET Surrey. Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only.

Former Canford School pupil Organ extends Hampshire stay

Hampshire's Scott Currie (Pic: PA)

Dorset-born cricketer Currie signs pro deal with Hampshire

HIT FOR SIX: Former cricket commentator Henry ‘Blowers’ Blofeld takes the floor, left, watched by Ellis Jones Solicitors' managing partner Nigel Smith..

Former cricket commentator Henry ‘Blowers’ Blofeld was guest of honour

Cricket commentator and broadcaster Henry Blofeld entertains guests at lunch

The Ageas Bowl general view

Ageas Bowl to host two England T20 matches next year - ballot for tickets now open

Bournemouth captain Chris Park (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bournemouth's title hopes fading after defeat to Bashley

Simon Woodruff, left, scored a fine 59 in Dorset's second innings Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset lose unbeaten record to champions Berkshire

Luke Webb scored 38 of Dorset's 86 first-innings runs Picture: GRAHAM HUNT

Dorset collapse as Berkshire take control

Bournemouth have stuttered in recent weeks (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bournemouth bowled off the top of Southern Premier Division

Bournemouth skipper Chris Park (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bournemouth still have slender lead despite shock defeat to Alton

Bournemouth all-rounder Simon Woodruff made 66 (Picture: James Robinson)

Bournemouth keep up title push after seeing off South Wilts

Dorset captain Luke Webb struck 82 as Dorset posted 325-8 on the first day at Cheshire Picture: GRAHAM HUNT PHOTOGRAPHY

Dorset move into strong position against Cheshire

Gloucestershire's David Payne celebrates taking the wicket of Sussex Sharks' Ravi Bopara during the Vitality T20 match at the Bristol County Ground, Bristol. Picture date: Friday June 11, 2021..

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