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Luke Webb (Picture: James Robinson)

Webb's century in vain as Bournemouth are well beaten at Ageas Bowl
DORSET captain Luke Webb hit a century, but it was little more than consolation for Bournemouth after they had been given the runaround in the Ageas Bowl heat by the Hampshire Academy youngsters, who piled up a daunting 300-8.

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

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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..

SPORT FEATURE From Parley youngster to England selection – The call which could change David Payne's life

Gloucestershire's David Payne during day two of the Bob Willis Trophy match at Bristol County Ground. PA Photo. Picture date: Sunday August 2, 2020. See PA story CRICKET Gloucestershire. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS:

Lytchett's Payne called up to England's one-day international squad

Jacob Gordon, centre left, is dejected after losing his wicket late on against Devon Pictures: GRAHAM HUNT PHOTOGRAPHY

Dorset knocked out of NCCA Trophy in final-over drama

Chris Park of Bournemouth - Bournemouth CC v Andover CC British Gas League One cricket match held at Chapel Gate, Hurn, Bournemouth,Dorset on Saturday 16th July-Mandatory credit -Denis Murphy.

Bournemouth's 'bad day at the office' opens up title picture

Tom Prest scored a half century for the Hawks at the Ageas Bowl (Picture: Steven Paston/PA)

Prest shows his talent as Hampshire edge to Blast victory over Gloucestershire

Bournemouth's Rob Pack

Bournemouth's Pack takes five in tense Dorset victory

Bournemouth captain Chris Park (Picture: James Robinson)

Classy Conway too much for Hampshire Academy as Bournemouth triumph

Mark Stacey and Ben Hodder (Picture: Swanage CC)

Swans push unbeaten leaders Puddletown to the wire

Bournemouth's Rob Pack

Dorset fall short in narrow loss to Wiltshire

Bournemouth batsman Nick Park scored 51 (Picture: Denis Murphy)

Bournemouth go top of Southern Premier League after commanding victory over Hook

Bournemouth's Chris Park (Picture: James Robinson)

High-flying Bournemouth keep up chase for top-spot after victory over Lymington

Dorset's Ed Ellis hit a crucial 56 not out Picture: RICHARD CREASE

Dorset beat Cornwall in last-ball thriller

Craig Wells hit a century (Picture: Swanage Cricket Club)

Wells century cannot prevent opening-day defeat

Mudeford Cricket Club players launched a month-long fundraising challenge to reach all 18 county championship grounds in England and Wales by running or walking a combined 1008.6 miles, in March. Pictured are cricketers Ryan Attree (left) and Alex James

Christchurch cricketers celebrate ‘doing the double’ in lockdown

Mudeford Cricket Club

Christchurch cricket team to run over 1,000 miles in March

Hampshire youngster Currie 'really excites' head coach Birrell

Adam Davies steered Bournemouth to victory over Lymington (Picture: James Robinson)

Bournemouth seal victory over Lymington after thrilling run-chase

Scott Currie bowling for Dorset. Wales MC Twenty20 116-7 20 Overs: Dorset CCC Unicorns 118-7 19.3 Overs: At Wimborne Town CC.

Poole's Scott Currie on taking his chances with Hampshire, the Under-19 World Cup and looking up to Glenn McGrath

Dorset skipper Luke Webb (Picture: James Robinson)

Dorset fall to T20 losses on return to action against Wiltshire

Bournemouth batsman Luke Matthews - Bournemouth CC v Basingstoke & North Hants Cricket played at Chapel Gate, Bournemouth on Saturday 26th June 2016.

Bournemouth's return to competitive cricket ends in defeat

Bournemouth's Rob Pack

Spinner Pack prepared to begin Bournemouth's campaign having lost more than FIVE stone

Hampshire's Reece Topley (right) celebrates taking the wicket of Yorkshire's Jonathan Tattersall with Lewis McManus and James Vince during the Royal London One Day Cup, semi final at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture da

Dorset star McManus looking to give back to the game after setting up coaching company

Dorset’s David Payne had been set to play alongside Australian star Steve Smith, inset, in the inaugural staging of the The Hundred this summer, before the competition was postponed due to COVID-19 (Pictures: PA)

SPORT FEATURE From playing alongside Steve Smith to doing sprints down the street - Dorset's David Payne admits The Hundred postponement is a 'kick in the teeth'