Preview: Warwickshire v Durham, Friendly

First Team Coach Mark Robinson is excited to see his side embark on their 'next stage of preparation' as Warwickshire face Durham in a three-day friendly starting on Wednesday.

The Bears host Durham with both sides looking to replicate a County Championship style format.

Play will start at 10.30am with 90 overs scheduled to be bowled each day. Lunch will be taken at 12.30pm, Tea at 3.50pm and the expected close of play is 5.30pm.

March weather can be temperamental, but Robinson believes there's plenty of opportunities for the Bears to get valuable game time ahead of the season opener on the 8th April.

"The wicket looks great. We have a top-class groundsman," said Robinson.

"Ideally, you’d play a game as properly as you can, but at this time of year, you’re mindful about giving opportunities and trying to get people in the middle and overs in the legs.

"The lads have worked really hard and they’ve done everything I’ve asked them to do. We’re at the next stage by taking away the comfort blanket and preparing for what’s to come on the 8th of April."

Squad

Will Rhodes (c), Tim Bresnan, Danny Briggs, Henry Brookes, Michael Burgess (wk), Sam Hain, Olly Hannon-Dalby, Adam Hose, Matt Lamb, Craig Miles, Dan Mousley, Liam Norwell, Rob Yates

How to follow

Warwickshire Members and supporters will be able to watch via the Club's live stream.

All action will be live streamed through the Match Centre on edgbaston.com, through the Edgbaston app (available on iOS and Android) and through the Warwickshire CCC YouTube page.