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Following On - County Cricketer EP5: Stokes Smashes Sixes & England's Selection Headaches

Jon Norman is joined by the former Durham bowler Steve Harmison and The Cricketer Magazine's George Dobell and Nick Friend to look back at Round 5 of the County Championship. They discuss Ben Stokes' sensational return for Durham, and look at Kevin Pietersen's comments about County Cricket. As well as this, they discuss the performances of the England hopefuls, look ahead to Round 6, and answer your questions!

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