Hampshire XI for Vodafone Challenge v Zimbabwe

Hampshire give a debut to Charles van der Gucht the 20 year old left arm spinner for their Vodafone Challenge match v Zimbabwe at the County Ground.

Hampshire rest Shane Warne and Alan Mullally for this match, in preparation for the start of the Norwich Union National Cricket League match against Warwickshire on Bank holiday Monday.

Alex Morris plays his first match for Hampshire for nearly a year. He has been left out of the Benson & Hedges side with a view to settling him in to Championship cricket.

Derek Kenway keeps his place as wicket-keeper, but drops down the order, Giles White opening with Jason Laney.

The team is: Jason Laney, Giles White, Will Kendall, Robin Smith (captain), Derek Kenway (w/k), John Stephenson, Lee Savident, Alex Morris, Simon Renshaw, Simon Francis and Charles van der Gucht.