Worcestershire bowlers struggle in bitterly cold weather

On the second day of the two day friendly match against Sussex at Hove, the Worcestershire bowlers met strong resistance on a bitterly cold day.

Sussex scored 341-5 off their 79 overs before play was called off and the match declared a draw. For Sussex Richard Montgomerie scored a fine 104, Chris Adams 64 and Robin Martin-Jenkins 55no.

The six strong bowling attack shared the duties throughout the day with Mark Harrity taking 2-60 off 17 overs and Vikram Solanki taking 2-64 off 14 overs. Overseas Player Nantie Hayward took his first wicket with a final return of 1-56 off 12 overs. Kabir Ali, Chris Liptrot and David Leatherdale completed the bowling attack on the day.

The Squad will play against Herefordshire on Sunday at Hereford in a David Leatherdale Benefit match before the final inter-squad match on Wednesday 16th April at Ombersley CC.

The first game of the season will be at New Road against Hampshire starting on Friday 18th April.