The first day of the season

And it's a washout.
Typical. We're all more excited than we've been for years and there's no play on day one.
Admittedly, the best games to lose play are these friendlies, so here's hoping that the first Championship match dawns fair and we can get off to a flier at Gloucester.
It would appear that Morris' biggest dilemma is over choice of spinner and of third seamer. The first is a rare problem, as we've only had one of any worth for a number of years. There will be occasions where both are required, but my guess is that Jake Needham may get the nod for his excellent pre-season form. The third seamer is from either John Clare, Ian Hunter or Kevin Dean. I'd be tempted to go for the latter, though Clare is an improving talent who will also lengthen the batting. I'd also plump for Doshi as first choice spinner - we've got Greg Smith to bowl offies.
Of course, if our second South African arrives, all three seamers will find themselves pushed back in the order of things. Hopefully such competition augurs well for the season ahead!