Thorpe leads Surrey as Pothas returns for Hampshire
All the team news ahead of the next round of County Championship matches
Cricinfo staff
14-Jun-2005
Division One
Hampshire v Surrey at Southampton
Nic Pothas is set to return for Hampshire after missing the last two one-day games with a broken finger. Kevin Pietersen is on England duty so more will rest on the shoulders of John Crawley and Craig McMillan. Graham Thorpe leads Surrey with Mark Ramprakash suffering from his broken thumb, while Mohammed Akram and Rikki Clarke return after missing the draw against Middlesex, at Lord's.
Nic Pothas is set to return for Hampshire after missing the last two one-day games with a broken finger. Kevin Pietersen is on England duty so more will rest on the shoulders of John Crawley and Craig McMillan. Graham Thorpe leads Surrey with Mark Ramprakash suffering from his broken thumb, while Mohammed Akram and Rikki Clarke return after missing the draw against Middlesex, at Lord's.
Middlesex v Glamorgan at Southgate
Melvyn Betts is fit again for Middlesex and is likely to replace Chris Wright at the beginning of the Southgate festival. Glamorgan are boosted by the return of Alex Wharf, who has been out for five weeks, and his availability will help Glamorgan as they continue to search for their first Championship win of the season. Michael Powell is dropped after a poor run of form, with Richard Grant included in the squad.
Melvyn Betts is fit again for Middlesex and is likely to replace Chris Wright at the beginning of the Southgate festival. Glamorgan are boosted by the return of Alex Wharf, who has been out for five weeks, and his availability will help Glamorgan as they continue to search for their first Championship win of the season. Michael Powell is dropped after a poor run of form, with Richard Grant included in the squad.
Sussex v Nottinghamshire at Arundel
Johann van der Wath misses this match, with the choice between Luke Wright, an allrounder, and the offspin of Mark Davis being left until just before the toss. Darren Bicknell returns for Nottinghamshire after recovering from a back problem.
Johann van der Wath misses this match, with the choice between Luke Wright, an allrounder, and the offspin of Mark Davis being left until just before the toss. Darren Bicknell returns for Nottinghamshire after recovering from a back problem.
Warwickshire v Kent at Edgbaston
Warwickshire are unchanged following their innings win against Gloucestershire, which took them top of the table. Kent bring back Justin Kemp and Simon Cook in place of James Tredwell and Martin Saggers, despite winning by 10 wickets against Glamorgan last week.
Warwickshire are unchanged following their innings win against Gloucestershire, which took them top of the table. Kent bring back Justin Kemp and Simon Cook in place of James Tredwell and Martin Saggers, despite winning by 10 wickets against Glamorgan last week.
Division Two
Derbyshire v Lancashire at Derby
Steve Stubbings faces a late fitness test with Hassan Adnan on standby if he doesn't make it. There are also recalls for the seamers Ian Hunter and Nick Walker. Lancashire bring back Muttiah Muralitharan now he has recovered from his thigh injury, while Glen Chapple will play after a slight side strain ruled him out of the National League defeat against Nottinghamshire.
Steve Stubbings faces a late fitness test with Hassan Adnan on standby if he doesn't make it. There are also recalls for the seamers Ian Hunter and Nick Walker. Lancashire bring back Muttiah Muralitharan now he has recovered from his thigh injury, while Glen Chapple will play after a slight side strain ruled him out of the National League defeat against Nottinghamshire.
Leicestershire v Worcestershire at Leicestershire
Leicestershire opener Darren Robinson has recovered from a thigh strain. His return will be vital as he has been averaging 51 in the Championship with two centuries. Darren Masters, the medium-pacer, also returns to the team after missing the draw against Somerset. Worcestershire are led by Graeme Hick, back in the captaincy role as Vikram Solanki and Gareth Batty are with England. Chaminda Vaas plays his last game for Worcestershire before Shoaib Akhtar begins his stint at New Road.
Leicestershire opener Darren Robinson has recovered from a thigh strain. His return will be vital as he has been averaging 51 in the Championship with two centuries. Darren Masters, the medium-pacer, also returns to the team after missing the draw against Somerset. Worcestershire are led by Graeme Hick, back in the captaincy role as Vikram Solanki and Gareth Batty are with England. Chaminda Vaas plays his last game for Worcestershire before Shoaib Akhtar begins his stint at New Road.
Northamptonshire v Durham at Northampton
Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has been added to the Northants squad, who failed by only two wickets to beat Lancashire, at Old Trafford, two weeks ago. Liam Plunkett returns for Durham who are still flying high at the top of Division Two
Left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has been added to the Northants squad, who failed by only two wickets to beat Lancashire, at Old Trafford, two weeks ago. Liam Plunkett returns for Durham who are still flying high at the top of Division Two