MattDavies published Samit Patel has never played better than he is now says...

Nottinghamshire assistant coach Paul Franks says he has never seen Samit Patel playing better, after he hit his latest century for the club. Patel passed 100 for the fourth time this season and third in eight days as he made an unbeaten 157 at the end of day one against Leicestershire in the County Championship at Trent Bridge. Notts closed on 345 for four as they look to ensure they only have to bat once in the game. Read more: Mullaney century no surprise to Moores257* v...