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Cricket analyst Olly Williams, who has been asked to cover three matches for England

Cricket analyst Olly bags job with England team

A centenary presentation to Felixstowe Cricket Club in August 1970

A centenary presentation to Felixstowe Cricket Club in August 1970

Are you in these cricket photos from the 1970s to 2000s?

Russell Catley, left, batting for Suffolk at Ipswich School. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Russell Catley, left, batting for Suffolk at Ipswich School. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Shock at death of former Suffolk cricketer - aged just 47

Essex's Ravi Bopara appeals in the win over Lancashire in the t20 blast quarter-finals. Picture: PA SPORT

Essex's Ravi Bopara appeals in the win over Lancashire in the t20 blast quarter-finals. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Bopara and Essex have taken an unlikely route to t20 Finals Day

England's Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on day two of the Lord's test - but Don Topley thinks England should keep the faith with him. Picture: PA SPORT

England's Jason Roy was dismissed for a duck on day two of the Lord's test - but Don Topley thinks England should keep the faith with him. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Why England should keep the faith with Jason Roy, plus an emotional day at Lord’s

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history. Picture: PA SPORT

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Cricket came home, but there is still work to do to secure our sport’s future

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history, following an exciting victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Picture: PA SPORT

A jubilant England cricket team celebrate winning the ICC World Cup, for the first time in their history, following an exciting victory over New Zealand at Lord's. Picture: PA SPORT

Nino Severino: Arise, Sir Ben Stokes – what a story that would be!

England captain Eoin Morgan has accepted England's batting is to blame for their World Cup predicament. His side have a huge game against India on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

England captain Eoin Morgan has accepted England's batting is to blame for their World Cup predicament. His side have a huge game against India on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: England must improve tactics and selection if they are to truly contend in World Cup

Pakistan's Wahab Riaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Chris Woakes during their World Cup win this week. Picture: PA SPORT

Pakistan's Wahab Riaz celebrates taking the wicket of England's Chris Woakes during their World Cup win this week. Picture: PA SPORT

Don Topley: Empty seats, ball warnings and England upset – the World Cup so far!

Jake Foley, second left, is congratulated by captain Adam Mansfield after taking one of his five wickets in the first T20 versus Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Jake Foley, second left, is congratulated by captain Adam Mansfield after taking one of his five wickets in the first T20 versus Norfolk on Monday. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk and Norfolk share the spoils in cricket derby clashes

Former Suffolk cricketer Randolph Layne (second from left), who has died aged 81, with fellow former Suffolk star Hercules Grant, his wife Faith, and ex-EADT sports editor Tony Garnett. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Former Suffolk cricketer Randolph Layne (second from left), who has died aged 81, with fellow former Suffolk star Hercules Grant, his wife Faith, and ex-EADT sports editor Tony Garnett. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

‘He epitomised the spirit of cricket’ - Tributes paid to Suffolk star Layne

Suffolk all-rounder Tom Rash batting last season against Staffordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth, where Suffolk suffered their only three-day defeat of the campaign. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk all-rounder Tom Rash batting last season against Staffordshire at West Bromwich Dartmouth, where Suffolk suffered their only three-day defeat of the campaign. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

‘As brutal as it gets’ – Suffolk Cricket 2019 fixtures revealed

Sudburys Adam Mansfield, left, talks to all-rounder Michael Comber during the match against Lincolnshire at Ipswich School during which he equalled a county record of making 37 dismissals in a season for Suffolk Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Sudburys Adam Mansfield, left, talks to all-rounder Michael Comber during the match against Lincolnshire at Ipswich School during which he equalled a county record of making 37 dismissals in a season for Suffolk Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Mansfield continues record-breaking form for Suffolk cricket side

Martyn Cull returns to the Suffolk side for the match against Lincolnshire this weekend. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Martyn Cull returns to the Suffolk side for the match against Lincolnshire this weekend. Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Cull called up for Suffolk in crunch Lincolnshire clash

Suffolk players celebrate a wicket during their innings victory over Hertfordshire at North Mymms CC Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk players celebrate a wicket during their innings victory over Hertfordshire at North Mymms CC Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Skipper Mansfield hails super Suffolk side

Jed Cawkwell, left, and Kyran Young during their record-breaking third-wicket stand of 262 for Suffolk versus Hertfordshire Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Jed Cawkwell, left, and Kyran Young during their record-breaking third-wicket stand of 262 for Suffolk versus Hertfordshire Photograph: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk set three records in win over Hertfordshire

Reece Topley in action for Hampshire before injury struck again. Picture: HAMPSHIRE CC

Reece Topley in action for Hampshire before injury struck again. Picture: HAMPSHIRE CC

Don Topley: Extreme highs and lows of professional cricket summed up in Reece’s story

Jack Beaumont bowling for Suffolk against Norfolk in the Unicorns Championship at Copdock. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jack Beaumont bowling for Suffolk against Norfolk in the Unicorns Championship at Copdock. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Young Suffolk cricket talent Beaumont is starting to reach his potential

Jaik Mickleburgh in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jaik Mickleburgh in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk star Mickleburgh bang in form ahead of derby clash with Norfolk

Suffolk head coach Andy Northcote and star Jaik Mickleburgh. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk head coach Andy Northcote and star Jaik Mickleburgh. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Preview: Suffolk host Befordshire in Unicorns Championship

Tom Rash (left) and Adam Mansfield (right) celebrate after Rash dismissed Devons Joe Thompson caught & bowled at Sidmouth CC on Sunday on his way to figures of 3 for 33. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Tom Rash (left) and Adam Mansfield (right) celebrate after Rash dismissed Devons Joe Thompson caught & bowled at Sidmouth CC on Sunday on his way to figures of 3 for 33. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk lose Unicorns KO Trophy semi-final in extraordinary fashion

Jonny Gallagher in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jonny Gallagher in action for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Gallagher hopes for second Suffolk cricket chance after debut

Don Topley with son Reece, whom he hopes will play in the Royal London One Day Cup Final at Lord's this weekend. Picture: DON TOPLEY

Don Topley with son Reece, whom he hopes will play in the Royal London One Day Cup Final at Lord's this weekend. Picture: DON TOPLEY

Don Topley: Cricket cup finals are great – but spare a thought for those 12th men who miss out

Suffolk skipper Adam Mansfield in action, keeping wicket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk skipper Adam Mansfield in action, keeping wicket. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Preview: Suffolk head to Berkshire in Unicorns KO Trophy quarter-final

Adam Ball, has signed to play Minor Counties cricket for Suffolk this year.

Adam Ball, has signed to play Minor Counties cricket for Suffolk this year.

Blow for Suffolk as Adam Ball misses T20 double-header

Don Topley, centre, was impressed by the Big Bash League in Australia - here he is as a 'buckethead' while watching the Melbourne Renegades. Picture: DON TOPLEY

Don Topley, centre, was impressed by the Big Bash League in Australia - here he is as a 'buckethead' while watching the Melbourne Renegades. Picture: DON TOPLEY

Don Topley: Cricket is slowly dying, so let’s get behind the new 100-ball concept!

Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate was keen to get the game going at Headingley. Picture: ARCHANT

Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate was keen to get the game going at Headingley. Picture: ARCHANT

Don Topley: We may need to look again at early season county cricket schedules

Jaik Mickleburgh with the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Jaik Mickleburgh with the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Suffolk star Jaik Mickleburgh wins Wilfred Rhodes Trophy

Jaik Mickleburgh was in sensational form for Suffolk last season. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jaik Mickleburgh was in sensational form for Suffolk last season. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk Cricket search for new pro as star Jaik Mickleburgh steps down

Suffolk cricket captain Adam Mansfield. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk cricket captain Adam Mansfield. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk Cricket 2018 fixtures revealed - full list here

Suffolk'�s Jaik Mickleburgh, who has won the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy for the leading Minor Counties batsman in 2017. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk'�s Jaik Mickleburgh, who has won the Wilfred Rhodes Trophy for the leading Minor Counties batsman in 2017. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk cricket’s Jaik Mickleburgh honoured by batting trophy

Phil Caley led Suffolk to a famous triumph. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Phil Caley led Suffolk to a famous triumph. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Remembering one of the greatest days in Suffolk cricket history

Darren Ironside in action for Suffolk at Bedfordshire. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Darren Ironside in action for Suffolk at Bedfordshire. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Suffolk match-winner Darren Ironside praises Jaik Mickleburgh after Bedfordshire victory

Jaik Mickleburgh has been in sensational form for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Jaik Mickleburgh has been in sensational form for Suffolk. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Despite prolific form for Suffolk, no first class interest for Jaik Mickleburgh

Darren Batch in action. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Darren Batch in action. Picture: NICK GARNHAM

Darren Batch to make three-day return for Suffolk cricket after seven years

James Poulson in bowling action for Sudbury. Picture: GREGG BROWN

James Poulson in bowling action for Sudbury. Picture: GREGG BROWN

Sudbury’s James Poulson to play for Cambridge in Varsity cricket match

The Suffolk squad that drew with Buckinghamshire in the countys opening Unicorns Championship match of the season at Bury St Edmunds. Back row, left to right, Andy Broome (scorer), Jack Beaumont, Ben Shepperson, Kyran Young, Michael Comber, Hugo Douglas,

The Suffolk squad that drew with Buckinghamshire in the countys opening Unicorns Championship match of the season at Bury St Edmunds. Back row, left to right, Andy Broome (scorer), Jack Beaumont, Ben Shepperson, Kyran Young, Michael Comber, Hugo Douglas,

Preview: Suffolk cricket bid to continue fine start against Hertfordshire at Copdock

Matt Hunn will be missing for Suffolk

Matt Hunn will be missing for Suffolk

Suffolk cricket missing key trio for Unicorns Trophy quarter-final against Berkshire

Suffolk celebrate Kyran Young taking Gary Park's wicket. Pictures: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk celebrate Kyran Young taking Gary Park's wicket. Pictures: ANDY ABBOTT

Suffolk have the best of first day in clash with Buckinghamshire

Daron Cruickshank, who made such a big impact for Bury last season, and is set to return this week for the rest of the campaign. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Daron Cruickshank, who made such a big impact for Bury last season, and is set to return this week for the rest of the campaign. Picture: ANDY ABBOTT

Return of overseas star Daron Cruickshank is set to boost Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club

Adam Mansfield and Matt Hunn on their Suffolk debuts back in 2011

Adam Mansfield and Matt Hunn on their Suffolk debuts back in 2011

Matt Hunn called into Suffolk cricket squad for clash with Wiltshire

Darren Batch. on his way to a match-winning 109 for Sudbury

Darren Batch. on his way to a match-winning 109 for Sudbury

Sudbury Cricket Club win promotion to East Anglian Premier League

Kyle Coetzer in action for Scotland

Kyle Coetzer in action for Scotland

Suffolk sign Scotland World Cup hero Kyle Coetzer