Mitchell ton keeps Red Rose in the mix

BY Jamie Bowman

A century on his Lancashire debut by New Zealander Darryl Mitchell dragged Lancashire back into contention on the third day against Somerset.
Mitchell’s brilliant knock helped a Lancashire side, missing the injured James Anderson, close their first innings on 326 for nine, just 35 behind the visitors, who had extended that lead to 149 runs for the loss of three wickets by the close, leaving them confident of pressing for a win on the final afternoon following a declaration.
Although Mitchell’s effort was the undoubted highlight, Craig Overton also produced a timely remin...

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