Connor Marshall signs short-term deal

Credit where it is due, the signing of Connor Marshall is a little thinking outside of the box by Dave Houghton and I applaud his addition to the squad for the RLODC.

With the heat and sunshine of recent days, wickets are likely to be dry and offer turn. I would expect most sides that win the toss, to bat and perhaps get the better of conditions.

I have seen Connor a time or two in second team cricket, where he has done well. He has also had a fine summer for Sandiacre, taking 41 wickets at 15, as well as scoring over 400 runs. His average in second team cricket for Derbyshire is over 40 and, with counties shorn of many big names, he could offer a surprise element, certainly lengthening an inexperienced batting line up. 

With Alex Thomson and Mattie McKiernan on the staff already, we aren't short of spin options, even in the absence of Matt Critchley. But another option is never a bad thing. 

I wish him well.