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Rain saw Oxfordshire's friendly at Berkshire abandoned Picture: Ed Nix

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Oxfordshire thwarted by weather in final game of season

George Sandbach, pictured batting, returns to the Oxfordshire side this weekend Picture: Ed Nix

George Sandbach, pictured batting, returns to the Oxfordshire side this weekend Picture: Ed Nix

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Oxfordshire head to Berkshire targeting grand finale

Oxfordshire in action last season Picture: Ed Nix

Oxfordshire in action last season Picture: Ed Nix

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Abingdon School pupil called up for Oxfordshire debut

Jonny Cater returns to lead Oxfordshire tomorrow Picture: sportsshorts.org.uk.

Jonny Cater returns to lead Oxfordshire tomorrow Picture: sportsshorts.org.uk.

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Jonny Cater returns to skipper Oxfordshire against Herefordshire

Richard Kaufman has announced his retirement Picture: Steve Wheeler

Richard Kaufman has announced his retirement Picture: Steve Wheeler

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Oxfordshire cricketer Richard Kaufman retires

Harvey Eltham claimed 5-121 for Oxfordshire yesterday

Harvey Eltham claimed 5-121 for Oxfordshire yesterday

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire on back foot against Cheshire

Harry Smith fell just five short of a century in Oxfordshire’s second inningsPicture: Ed Nix

Harry Smith fell just five short of a century in Oxfordshire’s second inningsPicture: Ed Nix

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire beaten as Alex Barrow stars again for Devon

Joe Butcher claimed both Oxfordshire wickets

Joe Butcher claimed both Oxfordshire wickets

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire have work to do in Devon

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CRICKET: Confident Oxfordshire forced into four changes for Devon clash

George Sandbach will make his three-day debut for Oxfordshire in Wales

George Sandbach will make his three-day debut for Oxfordshire in Wales

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire travel to Wales looking to build on first win

Richard Kaufman hit a superb 113 for Oxfordshire on the opening day of their match against Shropshire

Richard Kaufman hit a superb 113 for Oxfordshire on the opening day of their match against Shropshire

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Kaufman hits ton as Oxon get on top

Oxfordshire’s top-scorer Tom Cosford hits out during his innings of 58 against Wiltshire yesterdayPicture: sportsshots.org.uk

Oxfordshire’s top-scorer Tom Cosford hits out during his innings of 58 against Wiltshire yesterdayPicture: sportsshots.org.uk

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire’s bid ended by Qureshi ton

Joe Thomas has taken five wickets for Oxon in this year’s Knockout Trophy and is named in the unchanged 12-man squad Pictures: Ric Mellis

Joe Thomas has taken five wickets for Oxon in this year’s Knockout Trophy and is named in the unchanged 12-man squad Pictures: Ric Mellis

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire bid for semi-final spot

Jordan Garrett top-scored with 54 for Oxfordshire

Jordan Garrett top-scored with 54 for Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire suffer heavy defeat in Cornwall

Joe Thomas took three wickets for Oxfordshire

Joe Thomas took three wickets for Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire facing huge task in Cornwall

Will Sutcliffe top-scored for Oxfordshire with 65 not out in the second match

Will Sutcliffe top-scored for Oxfordshire with 65 not out in the second match

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire bag double win over holders

Jonny Cater top-scored for Oxfordshire during their previous T20 clash against Buckinghamshire Picture: sportsshorts.org.uk.

Jonny Cater top-scored for Oxfordshire during their previous T20 clash against Buckinghamshire Picture: sportsshorts.org.uk.

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CRICKET: Oxon bid to keep slim T20 hopes alive

Jordan Garrett top-scored with 60 off just 48 balls in Oxfordshire’s win over Wales yesterday

Jordan Garrett top-scored with 60 off just 48 balls in Oxfordshire’s win over Wales yesterday

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire reach last eight of Unicorns Trophy

Jordan Garrett has been named in Oxon's 12-man squad to face Wales in the Unicorns Trophy

Jordan Garrett has been named in Oxon's 12-man squad to face Wales in the Unicorns Trophy

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire eye Trophy quarter-finals spot

Jonny Cater top-scored in both Oxfordshire innings against BucksPicture: sportsshorts.org.uk

Jonny Cater top-scored in both Oxfordshire innings against BucksPicture: sportsshorts.org.uk

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CRICKET: Jonny Cater’s efforts in vain as Oxfordshire suffer double defeat

Captain Jonny Cater appeals successfully after stumping Buckinghamshire batsman Conrad Louth during the side's friendly earlier this year Picture: sportsshots.org.uk

Captain Jonny Cater appeals successfully after stumping Buckinghamshire batsman Conrad Louth during the side's friendly earlier this year Picture: sportsshots.org.uk

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CRICKET: Jonny Cater calls on Oxfordshire to carry on strong start

Gareth Andrew clings to the ball after his catch in the slips dismisses Bedfordshire batsman Luke Thomas in Oxfordshire’s comfortable win yesterdayPicture: sportsshorts.org.uk

Gareth Andrew clings to the ball after his catch in the slips dismisses Bedfordshire batsman Luke Thomas in Oxfordshire’s comfortable win yesterdayPicture: sportsshorts.org.uk

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CRICKET: Gareth Andrew leads Oxfordshire to commanding victory

Oxfordshire's players celebrate a Shropshire wicket on Monday Picture: Ric Mellis

Oxfordshire's players celebrate a Shropshire wicket on Monday Picture: Ric Mellis

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CRICKET: Strong T20 performances rewarded in Oxon's one-day squad

CRICKET: Mixed start for Oxfordshire in T20 campaign + OCA League results

CRICKET: Mixed start for Oxfordshire in T20 campaign + OCA League results

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CRICKET: Mixed start for Oxfordshire in T20 campaign + OCA League results

Horspath’s Tom Cosford has been selected to play for Oxfordshire in their Unicorns T20 fixtures against Herefordshire and Shropshire

Horspath’s Tom Cosford has been selected to play for Oxfordshire in their Unicorns T20 fixtures against Herefordshire and Shropshire

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CRICKET: Oxon eye strong start to T20 campaign

Jonny Cater (Oxfordshire skipper) appeals successfully after stumping Bucks batsman Conrad Louth Picture: sportsshots.org.uk.

Jonny Cater (Oxfordshire skipper) appeals successfully after stumping Bucks batsman Conrad Louth Picture: sportsshots.org.uk.

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire lose to Bucks in 50-over friendly

QUICKFIRE: Owyn Tong-Jones scored a rapid half-century in Oxon’s successful run chase

QUICKFIRE: Owyn Tong-Jones scored a rapid half-century in Oxon’s successful run chase

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire beat Wiltshire in thriller to record fifth win in a row

FINE DEBUT: Oxfordshire off-spinner Max Mannering bowled tidily in Wiltshire’s second innings

FINE DEBUT: Oxfordshire off-spinner Max Mannering bowled tidily in Wiltshire’s second innings

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire face uphill task after first-innings collapse against Wiltshire

FINE DEBUT: Robbie Shurmer took four wickets for Oxfordshire

FINE DEBUT: Robbie Shurmer took four wickets for Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Robbie Shines for Oxfordshire's young guns against Wiltshire

RISING STAR: Olly Clarke, pictured celebrating a wicket for Banbury earlier this season, has impressed in the three-day format for Oxfordshire Picture: Ric Mellis

RISING STAR: Olly Clarke, pictured celebrating a wicket for Banbury earlier this season, has impressed in the three-day format for Oxfordshire Picture: Ric Mellis

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CRICKET: In-form Olly Clarke eyeing more success with Oxfordshire

FIGHTING SPIRIT: Olly Clarke top-scored with 37 as Oxfordshire were all out for 135 in the second innings of their Western Division fixture at home to Cornwall

FIGHTING SPIRIT: Olly Clarke top-scored with 37 as Oxfordshire were all out for 135 in the second innings of their Western Division fixture at home to Cornwall

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CRICKET: Second innings collapse leaves Oxfordshire staring at defeat

LEADING THE WAY: Richard Kaufman top-scored with 64 in Oxfordshire’s 246 all out on the first day of their Western Division fixture at home to Cornwall

LEADING THE WAY: Richard Kaufman top-scored with 64 in Oxfordshire’s 246 all out on the first day of their Western Division fixture at home to Cornwall

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CRICKET: Richard Kaufman hits half-century for Oxfordshire

IMPACT: Gareth
Andrew

IMPACT: Gareth
Andrew

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CRICKET: Gareth Andrew relishing Oxfordshire role

FIGHTING DISPLAY: Richard Kaufman battled hard against the Herefordshire attack after taking four wickets for Oxfordshire Picture: Ed Nix

FIGHTING DISPLAY: Richard Kaufman battled hard against the Herefordshire attack after taking four wickets for Oxfordshire Picture: Ed Nix

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CRICKET: Disastrous collapse leaves Oxfordshire facing prospect of defeat

IN FORM: Opener Harry Smith scored 74 for Oxfordshire

IN FORM: Opener Harry Smith scored 74 for Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Confident Oxfordshire take charge against Herefordshire

STEPPING UP: Great & Little Tew spinner Joe Thomas is among several young players to star for Oxfordshire during their back-to-back victories in the Unicorns Counties Championship

STEPPING UP: Great & Little Tew spinner Joe Thomas is among several young players to star for Oxfordshire during their back-to-back victories in the Unicorns Counties Championship

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire's progress thrills captain Jonny Cater

LEADING FROM FRONT: Oxfordshire skipper Jonny Cater hit two half-centuries and claimed nine victims

LEADING FROM FRONT: Oxfordshire skipper Jonny Cater hit two half-centuries and claimed nine victims

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CRICKET: Olly Clarke and Jonny Cater shine as Oxon gain storming victory over Wales

ALL-ROUND STAR: Olly Clarke helped Oxfordshire establish a commanding position

ALL-ROUND STAR: Olly Clarke helped Oxfordshire establish a commanding position

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CRICKET: All-rounder Clarke shines as Oxon set mammoth target

Richard Kaufman is all smiles after his century for Oxfordshire Picture Richard Cave

Richard Kaufman is all smiles after his century for Oxfordshire Picture Richard Cave

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CRICKET: Richard Kaufman's century puts Oxfordshire on front foot against Wales

IN THE RUNS: Harry Smith (left) and Richard Kaufman add to their tally in Oxfordshire’s win over Dorset earlier this month. The duo will be hoping for more of the same when Oxon host Wales this weekendPicture: Ed Nix

IN THE RUNS: Harry Smith (left) and Richard Kaufman add to their tally in Oxfordshire’s win over Dorset earlier this month. The duo will be hoping for more of the same when Oxon host Wales this weekendPicture: Ed Nix

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CRICKET: Jonny Cater backing Oxfordshire to continue upward curve

STAR MAN: Gareth Andrew is congratulated by head coach Rupert Evans after his match-winning performance helped Oxfordshire beat Dorset by 121 runs in the Unicorns Counties Championship Picture: Nick Pinhol

STAR MAN: Gareth Andrew is congratulated by head coach Rupert Evans after his match-winning performance helped Oxfordshire beat Dorset by 121 runs in the Unicorns Counties Championship Picture: Nick Pinhol

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CRICKET: Experienced Gareth Andrew delighted to play leading role for youthful Oxfordshire

FINE DISPLAY: Gareth Andrew, who finished with match figures of 14-107 against Dorset, receives his county cap from Oxfordshire head coach Rupert Evans Picture: Nick Pinhol

FINE DISPLAY: Gareth Andrew, who finished with match figures of 14-107 against Dorset, receives his county cap from Oxfordshire head coach Rupert Evans Picture: Nick Pinhol

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CRICKET: Gareth Andrew's fine display helps Oxfordshire beat Dorset

MIXED EMOTIONS: A worried Oxfordshire opener Richard Kaufman watches on as animated Dorset bowler Josh McCoy successfully appeals for lbw during his side’s second innings of the Western Division clash at Banbury Picture: Ed Nix

MIXED EMOTIONS: A worried Oxfordshire opener Richard Kaufman watches on as animated Dorset bowler Josh McCoy successfully appeals for lbw during his side’s second innings of the Western Division clash at Banbury Picture: Ed Nix

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CRICKET: Gareth Andrew stars again to put Oxfordshire in charge against Dorset

STAR MAN: Seamer Gareth Andrew took 5-22 to help restrict Dorset to 79-7 as Oxon lead by 92 runs ahead of tomorrow's second day

STAR MAN: Seamer Gareth Andrew took 5-22 to help restrict Dorset to 79-7 as Oxon lead by 92 runs ahead of tomorrow's second day

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CRICKET: Gareth Andrew leads Oxfordshire fightback on first day against Dorset

FIRST GAME: Tom Price will making his Championship debut for Oxfordshire against Dorset Picture: Ric Mellis

FIRST GAME: Tom Price will making his Championship debut for Oxfordshire against Dorset Picture: Ric Mellis

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire selector Ian Hawtin frustrated by poor availability

MARATHON SPELL: Joe Thomas took four wickets in 37.5 overs for Oxfordshire against Berkshire Picture: Ric Mellis

MARATHON SPELL: Joe Thomas took four wickets in 37.5 overs for Oxfordshire against Berkshire Picture: Ric Mellis

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CRICKET: Skipper Jonny Cater leads Oxfordshire's rearguard action against Berkshire

Jonny Cater scored brilliant century for Oxfordshire

Jonny Cater scored brilliant century for Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Jonny Cater's century leads Oxfordshire late revival

TIME TO SHINE: Captain Jonny Cater says Oxfordshire are still in transition, but expects improvement in 2018

TIME TO SHINE: Captain Jonny Cater says Oxfordshire are still in transition, but expects improvement in 2018

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CRICKET: Skipper Jonny Cater seeks improvement from young Oxfordshire side

STOP THAT! Ollie Clarke thrashes one through the off side during his half-century for Oxfordshire Pictures: Ric Mellis Mellis.10/6/2018.

STOP THAT! Ollie Clarke thrashes one through the off side during his half-century for Oxfordshire Pictures: Ric Mellis Mellis.10/6/2018.

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire's semi-final bid ruined by early collapse

Olly Clarke is brought into the Oxfordshire squad for the quarter-final

Olly Clarke is brought into the Oxfordshire squad for the quarter-final

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire skipper Cater seeking semi-final spot

EARLY BLOWS: Lawrence Brock took three quick wickets for Oxfordshire in their second game against Berkshire

EARLY BLOWS: Lawrence Brock took three quick wickets for Oxfordshire in their second game against Berkshire

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire suffer another double T20 defeat

RETURN: Jordan Garrett makes his T20 debut for Oxfordshire

RETURN: Jordan Garrett makes his T20 debut for Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire bid to end T20 campaign on a high

CRICKET: Oxfordshire suffer sixth successive T20 defeat

CRICKET: Oxfordshire suffer sixth successive T20 defeat

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire suffer sixth successive T20 defeat

CALL-UP: Banbury’s Olly Clarke has been selected by Oxfordshire

CALL-UP: Banbury’s Olly Clarke has been selected by Oxfordshire

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CRICKET: Oxfordshire set sights on first Unicorns Counties T20 victory

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