Derbyshire v Northamptonshire CB40

I didn't preview today's game as it was pretty much a dead tie and the weather forecast suggested that there wouldn't be too much play anyway.

As it was the visitors innings was completed and a second string Derbyshire attack will be pleased to have limited a strong batting line up to 232-8, with only Matt Higginbottom taking a bit of stick in his spell.

Ali Evans did well with the new ball and can be proud of figures of 2-34, while Hughes' Chesney and Alex did little wrong on the evidence of their final analysis.

However, star turn was again Peter Burgoyne (left), who appears to be a young player with a very big future. He bowled well at Kent and today had the remarkable analysis of 3-31 in 7 overs, taking the wicket of David Sales, which he would be very proud of.

At 18 he appears a very special talent and as long as he keeps his feet on the ground should be set for a long and glittering career.

I look forward to watching it unfold in the years ahead.

Essex preview later...