By Richard Edwards

MOST cricketers don’t get the opportunity for a career break given the relentless nature of the sport’s schedule, so it’s little surprise that Kyle Abbott has returned to county action fresher than he could ever have imagined.

Matchwinner: Kyle Abbott took match figures of 11-85 for Hampshire against Middlesex last week
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TOP COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH FIGURES 2021
13-128 – O.Robinson - Sussex v Glamorgan 
12-202 – S. Harmer - Essex v Derbyshire 
11-85 – K ABBOTT - Hants v Middlesex
  11-87 – D Payne - Gloucs v Middlesex
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