North covers for Marshall

Marcus North will provide cover for Gloucestershire during the opening weeks of the season. Their original option, Hamish Marshall, will be with New Zealand at the World Cup after a late call-up to replace the injured Lou Vincent.

North is expected to play the first Championship match, against Nottinghamshire, starting on April 25 at Bristol. Marshall is now due to be available for the match against Somerset, at Taunton, starting on May 23.