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Sam Conners bowling for Durham in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.
Sam Conners bowling for Durham in the Metro Bank One Day Cup Thomas Ridley

"My game's come on leaps and bounds"- Sam Conners reflects on an injury-hit first season at Durham

After a series of injury setbacks, Sam Conners spoke to The Chester to reflect on his first season at the club.

21.09.25, 12:00 Updated 21.09.25, 18:28 3 Minute Read

Thomas Ridley

Thomas Ridley

For Sam Conners, it has been a frustrating year after making the move from Derbyshire in the winter.

The right-arm fast bowler decided a change of scene was needed for his career, but the injuries that plagued the latter stages of his time in Derby have followed him to the North East.

He played just five times in the County Championship for the Division Two side in 2024, taking just seven wickets at an average of 75.7 and it has very much been a repeat of that this season, as he's played just three times in the longest format and it is something which the 26-year-old is frustrated about.

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Thomas Ridley

Thomas Ridley is a freelance journalist and editor of The Chester

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