Article: Parsons and Thomas help to put Cornwall in control ; A record fifth-wicket stand of 222 between Keith Parsons and Gary Thomas helped put Cornwall in control on day one of their Minor Counties Championship clash with Cheshire at Falmouth.

A record fifth-wicket stand of 222 between Keith Parsons and Gary Thomas helped put Cornwall in control on day one of their Minor Counties Championship clash with Cheshire at Falmouth.

Former Somerset favourite Parsons struck a majestic 175, which included 22 fours, whilst Thomas was in equally sharp touch, the St Just batsman hit 21 boundaries in his innings of 127.

The excellent stand between the two helped the Duchy to recover from a nightmare start, one which saw them 87 for four at one stage in the contest.

Having lost openers Ben Smeeth and Matt Rowe for seven and eight respectively, things did not get any better as Werrington's Matt Robins soon followed them back to the pavilion with ...

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