Somerset's Rew Tipped to Represent England as Hampshire Fights Back

On the second day of the match at the Utilita Bowl, Somerset, the current leaders of Division One, encountered strong resistance from Hampshire. The team lost seven wickets for 113 runs and was bowled out for 288. Hampshire then reduced Somerset's lead of 50 and reached 146 for one at the end of the day, with Nick Gubbins remaining unbeaten on 70. James Rew, a potential England player, was the first to fall for 86 in the morning session. Somerset's head coach, Jason Kerr, expressed his support for Rew, stating that he has the potential to play international cricket. Kerr believes Rew could play in any position, including as an opener, but emphasized the need to prioritize the team's interests. In another match, Essex and Warwickshire were evenly matched at Edgbaston, with Essex reaching 110 for three after Warwickshire was bowled out for 190. In Division Two, Gloucestershire's match against Lancashire saw 23 wickets fall in two days, with Lancashire ultimately being bowled out for 240. Elsewhere, an unbroken partnership between Nathan McSweeney and James Sales helped Northamptonshire stay in the game against Middlesex.