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the likes of RikiWessels, Samit Patel
and the Outlaws’ new limited-overs
captain Dan Christian.
“If you look at Notts’ line-up and
our line-up, we’re both full of
internationals,” adds Clarke.
“It’s two heavyweights, from twoTest
venues, going up against each other
and it’s exciting.
“If I’m honest,Trent Bridge is up
there as an away venue, occasions like
this are what every cricketer wants.
“You get good crowds at Trent
Bridge, and it’s two very good teams
going head to head.”
The second visitors toTrent Bridge in
2016 are current reigning champions
the Lancashire Lightning.
Only one meeting took place between
the two sides last summer, with the
Outlaws winning a final ball thriller
thanks to James Taylor’s trademark
nerves of steel at Emirates Old
Trafford.
Six weeks later, the Red Rose were
celebrating a tournament triumph,
thanks in no small part to England
keeper-batsman Jos Buttler providing
run-chase impetus, facing just 15
balls for his 27.
When international, and prospective
global tournaments, allow, he’ll be
one of the competition’s most feared
rope clearers. Should he play at Trent
Bridge, look out for those trademark
ramp shots.
Come Friday 10 June, Derbyshire
Falcons are the visitors for the derby
“It’ll be two
heavyweights
from two
Test venues
going up
against each
other.”
Rikki Clarke
RIKKI CLARKE IN NUMBERS
14-year professional career
1,863Twenty20 runs & 68 wickets
Best T20 Bowling: 3-11