Wasim Akram returns for visit of Somerset, Mascarenhas fit

Wasim Akram returns to Frizzell County Championship action on Wednesday, when Hampshire host Somerset at The Rose Bowl.

Ten of the side that played in the rain-effected match against Gloucestershire at Bristol remain, with only James Tomlinson being replaced by the Pakistani in the starting XI.

Dimitri Mascarenhas, came through an ex-ray after he was struck on his foot as he was struck on the foot by a ball from Peter Martin in the National League match at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ed Giddins is fighting back to fitness and has started bowling in the nets. If all goes well, he could be in contention for selection for the Scotland match on June 1.

Team: Derek Kenway, John Crawley (capt), Simon Katich, Robin Smith, Will Kendall, Nic Pothas (w-k), Dimitri Mascarenhas, Wasim Akram, Shaun Udal, Chris Tremlett, Alan Mullally.