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Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

This was a good toss to win and Durham's new loanee Jake Ball is certainly enjoying the best of the conditions at New Road.

He's taken both wickets to fall so far. Gareth Roderick had a life on four when he was dropped at first slip by Will Rhodes. It was a straightforward chance, but two delieveries later he edged a wide one to the keeper.

Ball then got an inside edge off Jake Libby's bat and dismissed him at the end of the 10th over for nine. Ollie Robinson took both catches.

It's a bit overcast and cool at the moment and they are playing on a new field after the groundstaff had to re-plant it following five winter floods.

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Martin Emmerson
BBC Radio Newcastle

They are paying tribute to legendary journalist John Curtis today. "Mr Worcestershire" passed away a few weeks ago and is being remembered with a minute's silence at New Road.

His seat in the press box has his Worcestershire bodywarmer on it and a spectator has also brought a bunch of flowers and placed them on his desk. His partner Judy is also here.

"JC" will be a big miss. He was a larger than life character.

Meanwhile it's all change for Durham. Emilio Gay and Matty Potts miss this one. We are not sure what is wrong with Gay, but Potts is about to link up with England in Southampton. Brendan Doggett turned his ankle on Monday morning and also misses this one.

Durham have signed South African all-rounder Codi Yusuf and he comes into the side. Jack Blatherwick has joined on loan from Lancashire and Jake Ball from Somerset. They all play.

Worcestershire have signed New Zealand Test batsman Henry Nicholls, who played briefly for Durham seconds in 2011 after joining Blaydon in the North East Premier League.

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