Somerset's Rew Tipped for England Call-Up as Hampshire Fights Back

Somerset, the current leaders in Division One, encountered strong resistance from Hampshire on the second day of their match at the Utilita Bowl. Despite losing seven wickets for 113 runs, they were eventually bowled out for 288, only to see their 50-run lead disappear in Hampshire's second innings. Hampshire finished the day at 146 for one, with a lead of 96, thanks to Nick Gubbins' unbeaten 70. England prospect James Rew was the first to fall in the morning session, scoring 86, but his Test ambitions were praised by head coach Jason Kerr. Kerr believes Rew has the talent to play international cricket, having scored consistently over the years. Although Kerr has not used Rew as an opener, he thinks the player has the potential to fill any position. Meanwhile, in another match, Essex and Warwickshire were evenly matched at Edgbaston, with the Bears being bowled out for 190 and Essex reaching 110 for three. In Division Two, Gloucestershire's match against Lancashire saw 23 wickets fall in two days, with Lancashire eventually being bowled out for 240. Gloucestershire will resume their innings on 58 for three, trailing by 46. Elsewhere, Northamptonshire's Nathan McSweeney and James Sales shared an unbroken stand of 131 to keep their team in the running against Middlesex.