Loan signing Matt Dixon is set for his Durham debut at Derbyshire tomorrow after being named in a 13-man squad for the Specsavers County Championship match at The 3aaa County Ground.
Dixon, who signed from Essex this morning on a month’s loan, is set for his 13th first-class appearance as Jon Lewis’s side go in search of back-to-back wins after Monday’s thrilling victory over Leicestershire.
The 25-year-old is likely to link up with former Western Australia team mate Nathan Rimmington, who has featured in Durham’s opening fixtures.
As revealed on Tuesday, Mark Wood has returned to the side & will play as he aims to get himself into contention for the upcoming two match Test series with Pakistan.
James Weighell will complement the seam bowling unit after his career-best efforts against the Foxes.
Chris Rushworth (groin) & Barry McCarthy (shoulder) miss out through injuries sustained in that game. Both have undergone tests to determine the length of their absences.
It is also set to be Aiden Markram’s final appearance for the Club before returning to South Africa. The opener contributed a classy knock of 94 to lead the fightback against Leicestershire.
George Harding & Gareth Harte are both named in the squad & have left the Second XI’s ongoing match against Yorkshire.
Squad vs Derbyshire (11-14 May)
Paul Collingwood (c), Aiden Markram, Cameron Steel, Will Smith, Graham Clark, Gareth Harte, Michael Richardson, Stuart Poynter (wk), James Weighell, Mark Wood, Nathan Rimmington, Matt Dixon, George Harding
Last Time Out
Durham (480/9d & 39/1) beat Derbyshire (164 & 354) by nine wickets
Another inspired performance from Paul Collingwood led Durham to a convincing nine-wicket win over Derbyshire at Emirates Riverside complete a seasonal double over the visitors.
Aided by half centuries from Cameron Steel, Paul Coughlin & Matthew Potts, Collingwood scored 177 – his highest Championship score at Emirates Riverside – as Durham racked up 480/9d.
With runs on the board, Graham Onions applied the pressure, reaching 600 first-class wickets in taking 4/44 off 21 overs as they were bowled out for 164.
A century for Luis Reece ensured a better effort second time around but they could only leave a target of 39, a target reached for the loss of Keaton Jennings.
Match coverage
Derbyshire offer a live stream option, meaning supporters can watch every ball bowled free of charge this weekend.
BBC Sport also have commentary with BBC Newcastle’s Martin Emmerson, while the Durham CCC website will have live match highlights throughout the game.
Updates will also appear on the Club’s social media accounts, with a round-up of play shortly after the conclusion of each day.