Sussex 413 & 204-4; Warwickshire 333
Trott scored first century since stress illness in Australia
English cricket is at such a low ebb at the moment that any cause for optimism is worthy of being celebrated. Jonathan Trott provided one here on Wednesday when he made his first century since admitting he was suffering from a stress-related illness during the winter.
Considering the ineptitude of Englands batting at Lords it was a timely reminder of the gaping hole Trotts absence has left in the Test side. He was Englands rock at No3 and without him they have been exposed by Australia, Sri Lanka and India. What the England captain Alastair Cook would give to have a fit and healthy Trott at his disposal for the rest of the summer as he battles to hold on to his job. That is not going to happen, with Trott still easing his way back after his troubles in the winter, but the signs this week have been encouraging.
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Trott scored first century since stress illness in Australia
English cricket is at such a low ebb at the moment that any cause for optimism is worthy of being celebrated. Jonathan Trott provided one here on Wednesday when he made his first century since admitting he was suffering from a stress-related illness during the winter.
Considering the ineptitude of Englands batting at Lords it was a timely reminder of the gaping hole Trotts absence has left in the Test side. He was Englands rock at No3 and without him they have been exposed by Australia, Sri Lanka and India. What the England captain Alastair Cook would give to have a fit and healthy Trott at his disposal for the rest of the summer as he battles to hold on to his job. That is not going to happen, with Trott still easing his way back after his troubles in the winter, but the signs this week have been encouraging.
Continue reading... Reported by guardian.co.uk 8 hours ago.