Thoughts on Derbyshire v Lancashire day 1

Lancashire 260-9 v Derbyshire 

Notwithstanding that it was a friendly and the object was for everyone to get a few overs, I thought we looked pretty good yesterday.

There was some early rust, with no balls and wides adding to the score, but Sam Conners and George Scrimshaw looked the pick of the many seamers on display, both nipping it through quite nicely.

All will be pleased with thir efforts and the comeback after lunch was encouraging. 

The star turn, for me was Alex Thomson. He bowled an exemplary spell of off spin (2-27 in 19oves) in which he got a little turn but bowled with a pleasing loop and commendable accuracy. You can't ask more from a spinner when conditions aren't really in their favour than to keep things tight, which he did very well.

He also looks like he might be our first slip this year, which would be another nice find. 

Catches were held and the ground fielding was sound.

As a warm up, Mickey Arthur couldn't have asked for much more.