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#hampshire

Smith played 62 Tests and 71 one-day internationals for England between 1988 and 1996 and was a resolute middle-order bulwark for the side during often difficult times for the team. He particularly excelled against pace, making his highest Test score of 175 against the fearsome West Indies attack at Antigua in 1994. He made 4,236 Test runs overall at an average of 43.67, including nine centuries.

Hampshire sat on the brink of County Championship relegation after Surrey leg-spinner Rahul Chahar ploughed through them at the Utilita Bowl. India spinner Chahar, in his first Championship appearance, made the most of a turning pitch to take 7-45 and see Hampshire collapse from 61 without loss to 148-9. The south coast county need to avoid defeat to guarantee staying in Division One next season, but they struggled in their chase of 181.

James Fuller, 35, showcased his experience with impressive bowling figures of 4-34, playing a pivotal role in dismantling Surrey's innings that collapsed to 160.

Harris' explosive half-century and crucial wickets led Surrey to their first win of the season, overcoming Hampshire and securing a spot at the top of the table.

While the judge ruled that the frequent footballs constituted a nuisance, he also expressed that the couple's perspective on the situation was exaggerated.