1.   More recently, he had a meeting with Morris, when a new three-year contract was offered to the opening batsman.

2.   Llandrindod are without opening batsman Andy Bradshaw for the outing to in-form Moccas in the Hereford and District League.

3.   Northallerton are strengthened by the acquisition of opening batsmen Nicky Mudd from Harrogate and Paul Sunley from Thirsk.

4.   Opening batsman Matt Horne, who was overlooked for the final test against England at Eden Park, has also been recalled for the two tours.

5.   Opening batsman Sherwin Campbell and Stuart Williams started the West Indies reply positively.

6.   Opening batsman Sherwin Campbell, fast bowler Mervyn Dillon and leg-spin bowler Rawl Lewis are those omitted from the Test squad.

7.   Opening batsman Trescothick, considered by many to be a future England captain, was worried about safety.

8.   Opening batsman Wasim Jaffer, a left hander, has been recalled two years after he made his test debut against South Africa.

9.   Opening batsmen Ajay Jadeja and Sidhu both benefited from chances early in the innings off the pacers.

10.   Opening batsman Herschelle Gibbs played in the first match against New Zealand in Dunedin.