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Going the full Justin Langer in Chelmsford

After an objectively thilling game of cricket, Sam Billings wasn't spinning any hard luck stories

10.06.26, 10:00 Updated 10.06.26, 16:46

Fred Atkins

Diary of a Cricket Season: Tuesday June 9th 2026.

Essex 187-6 beat Kent Spitfires 184-9 by three runs.

If you didn’t go the full Justin Langer at least three times during this game, are you even sentient?

That was an objectively thrilling game of cricket, but if you subscribe to this site, the chances are that you may not be in the mood for objectivity, unless you’re lucky enough to be one of those well-adjusted individuals who doesn’t let competitive sport affect your mood. If you are, I salute and envy you.

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