"There is a quiet confidence that we can produce some silverware this year." - Jordan Thompson previews the start of the 2026 season

With under a week to go until we take on Surrey, the lads are more than ready to attack the season but there are those final touches that must be added, with a three-day game against Durham University and a three-day game underway against Worcestershire. Both matches have been heavily affected by the weather - a mixture of sun, rain, wind and even hailstone at times led to at least two boxes of handwarmers being used through the week.