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COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES, 2-6 Jun 94, Prematch Reports

SWANSEA: Glamorgan v Surrey

Glamorgan include Roland Lefebvre and Steve Barwick in their 12 for the game with leaders Surrey with seamer Steve Bastien out of action. Bastien joins Matthew Maynard (broken knuckle) on the sidelines after damaging the webbing on his left hand against Sussex.

Surrey recall Monte Lynch in place of Alec Stewart, who is on England duty, for the game with Glamorgan.

TAUNTON: Somerset v Hampshire

Hampshire call up batsman Rupert Cox to deputise for England's Robin Smith against Somerset. Slow left armer Darren Flint is also in the squad and competes for a place with Martin Thursfield.

Somerset's Neil Mallender should return for the game with Hampshire at Taunton. Paul Bird is added to the squad.

EDGBASTON: Warwicks v Durham

Warwickshire's Brian Lara has been passed fit to face Durham at Edgbaston on Thursday. The batsman, who has shaken off a shoulder injury, is aiming to become the first player to score seven centuries in eight first class innings.

Durham youngster David Cox comes in as 12th man for the trip to Edgbaston to face Warwickshire.

MIDDLESBROUGH: Yorks v Notts

Notts are boosted by the return of Chris Lewis, who has shaken off a rib muscle strain in time to face Yorkshire at Middlesbrough. Fellow all rounder Kevin Evans is also back after an ankle injury.

Yorkshire will be without three key players for the clash with Notts at Middlesbrough. Craig White looks certain to be named in the England side Darren Gough has a side strain and Richie Richardson is in Antigua where his son is recovering from an accident.

CHELMSFORD: Essex v Gloucs

Essex are set to recall batsmen Nick Knight and Nadim Shahid to the team to take on Gloucestershire. Skipper Graham Gooch and Peter Such are on Test duty with England.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Kent v Sussex

Sussex have drafted Carlos Remy into their squad for the clash with Kent at Tunbridge Wells. Veteran off spinner Eddie Hemmings is also in contention. Ian Salisbury has a slight shoulder injury but has been passed fit.

Kent batsman Neil Taylor returns to the squad against Sussex. Mark Ealham is also named after recovering from a groin injury.

LORD'S: Middlesex v Worcs

Worcestershire opening batsman Phil Weston makes his comeback after an eye problem against Middlesex. Wicket keeper Tim Edwards will make his second championship appearance of the season in place of Steve Rhodes who is on England duty.

Other Matches:

NORTHAMPTON: Northants v Lancs