It will be a tough match, one in which Simon Harmer will likely bowl at one end for much of it, as he did in the fixture at Chelmsford. That seems ages ago now, offering as it did the only sighting of the rare Billy Stanlake.
There is still no sign of Billy Godleman, which is a little concerning, so there is a youthful look to the home squad, which is:
Reece, Came, Wood, du Plooy, Critchley, Guest, Hosein, Thomson, Hudson-Prentice, Aitchison, Cohen, Scrimshaw, McKiernan.
Logic suggests that either Alex Thomson or Mattie McKiernan will miss out, as we surely don't need three spinners, while my guess is that George Scrimshaw may be the other, especially with concern over the batting continuing.
There is no news regarding the Essex side yet, but they will be strong and dangerous.
There is nothing in this game for Derbyshire, but professional pride and a chance to restore or build reputations should see us battle hard.
It looks like the weather may play a major part on Monday, but I hope to see Derbyshire bat with greater resilience than of late.
I'm not going to predict a win, though..
In the absence of any explanation, you can't help conclude that the captain's continued exclusion is a sign of a bigger issue.
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