Clarke hasn't done very well in 4 day cricket this season. I think he has about 14 wickets at 40 and 400 runs @ 33. Maybe age and injuries have caught up on him. He rarely bowls faster than 80 mph these days. He had that great innings at Chelmsford and has bowled well in one day cricket but has lost a bit of zip. Dougie and the coaching staff are building something really good here. You look at all the injuries and England call-ups and we have won a trophy and in with a chance of winning the other two. The strength in depth of our seam attack is unreal.
We won't have Bell or Woakes at Chelmsford but we will have Trott back. I'm amazed how much pace Chris Woakes has gained in one year. He must be bowling 5 mph quicker than last season high 80s.