Bell for Warwickshire
Ian Bell will play for Warwickshire in the championship match against Gloucestershire starting at Edgbaston on Sunday. Bell asked Peter Moores if he could play and the England coach said yes.
Pretty handy for the Bears, bearing in mind both openers Maddy and Westwood are injured.
Jimmy Anyon will not play, however, due to an ankle injury. Chris Martin will come in for his champo debut and let's hope his championship career with the Bears lasts a bit longer than that of their previous foray into the Kiwi player market, D.Vettori - one game, no wickets.


Kiwis grow to about the size of a chicken and weigh between three and nine pounds. They have no tail and tiny two-inch wings which for all practical purposes, are useless. Despite its awkward appearance, a kiwi can actually outrun a human and they have managed to survive because of their alertness and their sharp, three-toed feet, which enable them to kick and slash an enemy.
Yes I was at Lords to see that game Brian. That was one of the biggest let-downs I can remember at Warwickshire. Martin has impressed so far. He has a bit more pace than the rest of our bowling attack. I think he could be a really good signing.