It's a warm one

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is a very warm morning at Chester-le-Street, swing-friendly conditions perhaps, though the flags on Lumley Castle are on Warp 5 Flutter Factor.

Warwickshire's players are out in the middle warming up - though that shouldn't take long on what appears set to be another very hot day. Carter is having a practice bowl. He might appreciate those swinging conditions and his return to the four-day side is very welcome. He is top of the batting averages at the moment.