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Surrey have named a 13 man squad for their C&G match against Glamorgan this Monday at the Brit Oval.

Neil Saker comes into the mix after some excellent performances for the Second XI.

Ahead of the game both teams will observe a minute’s silence for Surrey legend, Eric Bedser, who died on Wednesday.

Monday’s match is a must win for both teams who are both languishing towards the bottom end of the table. In order for Surrey to keep their C&G chances alive, a win here is crucial.

The full Surrey squad is; Jonathan Batty (wicket-keeper), James Benning, Mark Ramprakash, Mark Butcher (captain), Ali Brown, Rikki Clarke, Azhar Mahmood, Ian Salisbury, Tim Murtagh, Jade Dernbach, Nayan Doshi, Stewart Walters, Neil Saker.

Man to watch: Ali Brown- Ali enjoys playing against Glamorgan and has particularly fond memories of his massive 268 he hit here against them in 2002. He has had a bit of a lean trot recently but is too good a player to be kept down for long.

Injury news: James Ormond has had a back problem and was recently sent to a specialist. He had a course of injections, which has helped his condition. The build up to full fitness will be gradual and he will miss this match as well as the entire Whitgift festival but Surrey medical staff believes he will be fit and available for selection the week after.

Scott Newman has a slight hamstring niggle but has responded well to treatment and will play at Whitgift.

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Worcestershire CCC has announced that New Zealand batsman, Lou Vincent, will replace Phil Jaques for a 5 week period in July. Jaques will return to Australia for their ‘Top End Series’ on 24th June and will be back for the LVCC game against Glamorgan in Colwyn Bay on 2nd August.

Vincent has played 22 Test Matches (including a knock of 224 against Sri Lanka) and 83 ODI’s for New Zealand. He is an opening batsman with three Test Match centuries and two ODI centuries to his name and is an outstanding fielder.

Worcestershire’s Director of Cricket, Steve Rhodes, says, “I am delighted that Lou has agreed to play with us. He is the ideal person to substitute for Phil particularly for the Twenty20 Cup competition. He will bring a dynamic style of play and is the type of character we want in the dressing room.”

Lou Vincent says, “It didn’t take me long to decide to accept Worcestershire’s offer and I am really looking forward to joining the squad later in June. I hope I can make a substantial contribution during my five weeks with the team, particularly in the Twenty20 Cup which I know has been a huge success in England.”

Vincent will arrive on 21st June and play his first game for the County in the C & G Trophy match against Yorkshire at New Road on 25th June.

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