Hampshire team for Worcestershire match

Hampshire host table topping Worcestershire at the Rose Bowl in the final Frizzell Championship match of the season at The Rose Bowl. Play on all 4 days start at the earlier September time of 10:30am.

Simon Katich and Chaminda Vaas return for the match. Katich has recovered from his flu, Chaminda Vaas returns after being rested for the match at Taunton.

Robin Smith is already ruled out for the remainder of the season, John Francis still suffering from shingles and Alan Mullally is still troubled with an ankle injury, but is expected to play in the National League match against Lancashire on Sunday (12:00 noon start).

Hampshire Team: James Adams, Derek Kenway, Simon Katich, John Crawley (captain), Nic Pothas, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Shaun Udal, Chaminda Vaas, Lawrence Prittipaul, Chris Tremlett and James Tomlinson.