Phil Mustard returns to captain the four day side for Durham’s fifth LV= County Championship fixture of the season with Michael Di Venuto also set to play having been rested from last weekend’s CB40 fixtures after picking up a thigh injury in the last Championship game.
Callum Thorp, Ruel Brathwaite and Graham Onions make up the seam attack with Scott Borthwick playing as a second spin option.
Play is scheduled to start at 11.00am, each day, with gates open from 9.00am. Supporters can purchase tickets on the day priced at £15 for adults and £6 for juniors.
Those supporters unable to attend can follow the action online via Durham CCC’s Live Match Chat (www.durhamccc.co.uk) or by listening to BBC Radio Newcastle’s online commentary.
MJ Di Venuto (23)
WR Smith (2)
GJ Muchall (24)
BA Stokes (38)
DM Benkenstein (44)
ID Blackwell (37)
P Mustard (19) Captain/Wicket keeper
SG Borthwick (16)
CD Thorp (36)
G Onions (9)
RMR Brathwaite (8)
Mark Davies (foot) – Seeing a specialist this week and hopefully will be able to start putting weight through his foot soon.
Mark Stoneman (hand) – Has started to bat a little in the throw downs and, subject to a satisfactory x-ray this week, could possible play for the 2XI next week.
Liam Plunkett (Thigh) – Making good progress in his rehabilitation- is doing increased running sessions and walk through bowling.