Thorpe out injured for struggling Surrey
All the team news ahead of the latest County Championship matches
Cricinfo staff
10-May-2005
Division One
Kent v Hampshire at Canterbury
Kent have an unchanged squad from the one that played the one-day matches against Wiltshire and Scotland. Hampshire are waiting on the fitness of Nic Pothas, who has a knee injury, and have Tim Burrows, the reserve wicketkeeper in the squad in case Pothas does not pass a late fitness test.
Kent have an unchanged squad from the one that played the one-day matches against Wiltshire and Scotland. Hampshire are waiting on the fitness of Nic Pothas, who has a knee injury, and have Tim Burrows, the reserve wicketkeeper in the squad in case Pothas does not pass a late fitness test.
Middlesex v Gloucestershire at Lord's
Nantie Hayward and Chad Keegan are both injured for Middlesex, so Melvyn Betts and Chris Peploe replace them. Ed Joyce makes the side despite a finger injury. Gloucestershire's main injury concern is Carl Greenidge with a shoulder problem, so Mark Hardinges is on standby. James Averis also returns after missing the spin-friendly pitch at Cardiff.
Nantie Hayward and Chad Keegan are both injured for Middlesex, so Melvyn Betts and Chris Peploe replace them. Ed Joyce makes the side despite a finger injury. Gloucestershire's main injury concern is Carl Greenidge with a shoulder problem, so Mark Hardinges is on standby. James Averis also returns after missing the spin-friendly pitch at Cardiff.
Surrey v Glamorgan at The Oval
Graham Thorpe misses the match with back spasms, although they are not thought to be serious. He is replaced by Richard Clinton as Surrey aim to bounce back from their innings defeat to Nottinghamshire. Glamorgan are without Simon Jones (back strain) and Alex Wharf (side strain) so include Adam Harrison, the younger brother of David.
Graham Thorpe misses the match with back spasms, although they are not thought to be serious. He is replaced by Richard Clinton as Surrey aim to bounce back from their innings defeat to Nottinghamshire. Glamorgan are without Simon Jones (back strain) and Alex Wharf (side strain) so include Adam Harrison, the younger brother of David.
Division Two
Lancashire v Durham at Old Trafford
Lancashire have named an unchanged squad after their innings victory against Derbyshire. Andrew Flintoff will continue to play solely as a batsman. Durham have added Mick Lewis and Nicky Peng to the side that beat Somerset, maintaining their 100% start to the Championship.
Lancashire have named an unchanged squad after their innings victory against Derbyshire. Andrew Flintoff will continue to play solely as a batsman. Durham have added Mick Lewis and Nicky Peng to the side that beat Somerset, maintaining their 100% start to the Championship.
Leicestershire v Yorkshire at Leicester
Despite losing to Essex by six wickets, Leicestershire have an unchanged squad to face Yorkshire. However, the opening batsman John Maunders may replace a seam bowler. Yorkshire will again have the services of Michael Vaughan, but this will be his last Championship match before the international season starts.
Despite losing to Essex by six wickets, Leicestershire have an unchanged squad to face Yorkshire. However, the opening batsman John Maunders may replace a seam bowler. Yorkshire will again have the services of Michael Vaughan, but this will be his last Championship match before the international season starts.
Northamptonshire v Essex at Northampton
Northants are without Gerard Brophy, their wicketkeeper, after he picked up a broken thumb against Yorkshire. Riki Wessels - the son of the Northants coach Kepler Wessels - will make his Championship debut. Grant Flower, Tim Phillips and Alex Tudor been added to the Essex squad that beat Leicestershire.
Northants are without Gerard Brophy, their wicketkeeper, after he picked up a broken thumb against Yorkshire. Riki Wessels - the son of the Northants coach Kepler Wessels - will make his Championship debut. Grant Flower, Tim Phillips and Alex Tudor been added to the Essex squad that beat Leicestershire.
Worcestershire v Derbyshire at Worcester
Worcestershire's big guns return to the side after an embarrassing defeat against Loughborough UCCE. Chaminda Vass, Kabir Ali and Matt Mason are back to boost the bowling attack while Graeme Hick and Vikram Solanki return to the top-order.
Worcestershire's big guns return to the side after an embarrassing defeat against Loughborough UCCE. Chaminda Vass, Kabir Ali and Matt Mason are back to boost the bowling attack while Graeme Hick and Vikram Solanki return to the top-order.