Lancashire v Derbyshire day 2

I didn't see as much of today's play as I would have liked, but I thought our bowlers did well in less favourable conditions than yesterday.

I wasn't especially sure why Davies wanted to keep batting after reaching a hundred in a friendly match, but he played well. In the post - tea session I thought Aitchison and Potts bowled with good rhythm and induced a number of false strokes. Aitchison is best bowling within himself and got good movement, while Potts looks a terrific talent at 18. 

Scrimshaw wasn't bowling flat out (why would he, in March?) but got good overs under his belt that he will be pleased with. On the occasions he put a little more in he got good bounce and looks a shrewd signing. 

Meanwhile Cohen bowled excellent lines and appeared to be getting the old ball to swing quite nicely at pace. In a varied attack that contained neither Melton nor Stanlake, plenty got good overs in their legs. 

While Lancashire took the lead in a game where the scores don't really matter, the bowling was tidy all day and Dave Houghton would appear to have plenty of options available to him when the serious stuff starts.