Kent's Robbie Joseph faces fitness test for Twenty20 match
by Andrew Gidley
Robbie Joseph faces a fitness test before Kent Spitfires'
Twenty20 Cup South Division game against Surrey Brown Caps at The
Oval on Wednesday.
Paceman Joseph (pictured) missed the victory over Hampshire
Hawks at Tunbridge Wells on Monday with a groin strain after being
injured in the four-day County Championship defeat against Essex
last week. He is in a 13-man squad which also includes youngster
Charlie Hemphrey. James Hockley drops out.
Coach Simon Willis said: "Robbie had a run-out on Monday and we
will wait to see if he suffers any reaction later."
Kent start the game in third place, one point behind Hampshire
Hawks who beat winless champions Middlesex by 28 runs at
Southampton on Tuesday night. Spitfires are three points behind
leaders Sussex Sharks with two games in hand.
Skipper Rob Key said: "We are in the toughest group, and there
is so much on every Twenty20 game now. I think it's the competition
that puts you under most pressure now as a county cricketer,
especially the bowlers. One bad over can kill the game for your
side."
Director of cricket Graham Ford added: "Matches at The Oval are
always special. They prepare good wickets and we know it will be
tough because Surrey are a good side."
The match starts at 5.30pm, with the return at Beckenham on
Sunday
Wednesday, June 24 2009
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