Lewis pegs back leaders (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

Lewis pegs back leaders

SWINDON'S Jon Lewis grabbed four Nottinghamshire wickets as the Division One title-chasing hosts did not have everything their own way on day one against Gloucestershire at Trent Bridge.

Overseas batsman David Hussey starred for Nottinghamshire but the visitors, already condemned to life in Division Two next season, took advantage of overcast and muggy conditions to claim early wickets..

The 28-year-old Hussey smashed 157 from 187 balls with 27 fours and three sixes and helped push Notts to a total of 336, with help from Russell Warren, who made 60.

Hussey profited from some dismal bowling from the Gloucestershire attack, picking up boundaries through the covers and point almost at will.

Only England reject Lewis emerged with any credit, picking up 4-80 and showing his colleagues what could be achieved with a proper line and length.

SCOREBOARD

Frizzell County Championship Division One, Trent Bridge: Nottinghamshire 336 (D J Hussey 157, R J Warren 60, J Lewis 4-80) v Gloucestershire.

totesport League Division One, The Rose Bowl: Hampshire Hawks 227-6 (J P Crawley 92), Middlesex Crusaders 230-8 (O A Shah 96, J W M Dalrymple 57) Middlesex beat Hampshire by 2 wkts.

Division Two, Taunton: Warwickshire Bears 278-5 Innings Complete (I J L Trott 112 no), Somerset Sabres 281-6 (W J Durston 58 no, M J Wood 53) Somerset beat Warwickshire by 4 wkts.

Second XI Trophy Final, Horsham: Nottinghamshire 2nd XI 212-9 (J A Mierkalns 69, S R Patel 53), Sussex 2nd XI 213-4 (R R Montgomerie 88, C D Nash 72 no) Sussex 2nd XI beat Nottinghamshire 2nd XI by 6 wkts.