‘World-class’ spinners twirl to six-fors each

By Richard Spiller

JACK Leach got the better of Ravi Ashwin as they prepare to do battle in England’s series against India next month – and his county Somerset finished top of Group Two.They can look forward to the LV County Championship’s battle of the elite in September, dominating a draw at the Kia Oval.Left-armer Leach’s preparation was not ideal – 10 days of voluntary quarantine – but his return to society brought 6-43 from 35.1 overs, with Surrey dismissed for 240 early on the final day, Somerset having taken advantage of batting first to ...

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