County cricket talking points: Surrey go top thanks to supreme Pope

Ollie Pope’s 117 helped Surrey beat Somerset and go top of Division One. He could also do a job for EnglandBy Gary Naylor for the 99.94 Cricket BlogThe County Championship backed into the spotlight with a round of matches that, if you could find them, provided thrills and spills, fascinating possibilities and statement that the “product” is more than good enough for its fans. Surrey opened up a 13-point gap at the top of Division One (with a game in hand) after a comprehensive