Somerset's Rew Tipped for England Selection as Hampshire Fights Back

Somerset, the current leaders in Division One, encountered stiff resistance from Hampshire on the second day of their match at the Utilita Bowl. After losing seven wickets for 113 runs, Somerset was bowled out for 288. However, their 50-run lead was short-lived as Hampshire made a strong start to their second innings, reaching 146 for one and taking a 96-run lead by the end of the day, with Nick Gubbins remaining unbeaten on 70. James Rew, a potential England player, was the first to fall on the second day, scoring 86 runs. Somerset's head coach, Jason Kerr, praised Rew, stating that he has the potential to play international cricket. Kerr believes Rew could be an excellent addition to the England team, whether as an opener or in the middle order. In another match, Essex and Warwickshire are engaged in a closely contested game at Edgbaston, with Essex reaching 110 for three after Warwickshire was bowled out for 190. Meanwhile, in Division Two, Gloucestershire and Lancashire are involved in a low-scoring game at Bristol, with 23 wickets falling in two days. Lancashire took control, but Gloucestershire fought back, and the match is evenly poised with Gloucestershire resuming on 58 for three, trailing by 46 runs. In another Division Two match, Northamptonshire is still in the game against Middlesex, thanks to an unbroken partnership of 131 between Nathan McSweeney and James Sales.