Gareth Batty, Surrey's head coach, dedicated his team's third consecutive County Championship title to the outgoing director of cricket, Alec Stewart, describing him as "irreplaceable" and adding that it was "delusional" to think that anyone could emulate the influence he has wielded across his five decades at the Kia Oval.

Surrey has become the first team to win three straight English County Championship cricket titles since the 1960s when closest challenger Somerset fell to defeat.

Surrey have won the County Championship title for a third straight year. They edged closer to taking the Division One crown on Thursday after claiming a 10-wicket win over Durham, earning their eighth victory of the season.

Surrey successfully defended their County Championship title, securing it for the third consecutive season. The decisive moment came after Somerset lost to Lancashire. Surrey's victory over Durham ensured their triumph,

Surrey closed in on a third successive Vitality County Championship title after cruising to a 10-wicket win over Durham, while Kent's relegation was confirmed and Sussex clinched promotion.

Join Tanya Aldred for live updates from around the grounds on day four of the action, as Surrey clinch a third straight title

Kevin Howells gets reaction from across the country as Surrey win Division One.

Surrey title hat-trick ‘very fitting’ for departing Alec Stewart – Gareth Batty - Somerset’s loss at Lancashire confirmer Surrey as champions for a third year running.