Derbyshire v Lancashire YB40 Preview

Derbyshire have named a 14-man squad for tomorrow's game against Lancashire, namely:

Wayne Madsen, Chesney Hughes, Wes Durston, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Dan Redfern, Richard Johnson, Jonathan Clare, Ross Whiteley, Billy Godleman, Alex Hughes, David Wainwright, Tim Groenewald, Mark Footitt and Alasdair Evans.

Much as I suggested in the week, there looks likely to be a season debut for Alex Hughes and I expect Ali Evans to play in tomorrow's game. While I am not privy to the innermost thoughts of Karl Krikken, I would like to see Shiv Chanderpaul open and Derbyshire field the following eleven:

Hughes
Chanderpaul
Durston
Madsen
Redfern
Whiteley
Johnson
Hughes
Wainwright
Groenewald
Evans

As we're already missing Tony Palladino and Mark Turner from the championship side, I think Krikk will want to ensure the fitness of Messrs Clare and Footitt for the Sussex game in the week. There are plenty of bowling options and good length of batting in a side that should be a good match for our visitors.

They bring the following squad to Derby:

Glen Chapple (Captain), Karl Brown, Jordan Clark, Steven Croft, Gareth Cross (Wicketkeeper), Kyle Hogg, Simon Katich, Arron Lilley, Stephen Moore, Oliver Newby, Stephen Parry, Luke Procter,  Ashwell Prince, Wayne White.

Their side is a good blend of youth and experience and with Messrs Katich and Prince in the middle order will provide a stern test for our boys. It will be a good game, but I just have the feeling that tomorrow might well see the first win of the summer.

Fingers crossed. More tomorrow.