Nick Jessop: With the surname Jessop I have always had comments when coming out to bat. Especially as I have developed a reputation for scoring most of my runs from boundaries. Nice to read accounts of Gilbert Jessop's 1902 century after Ben Stokes' fireworks at Lord's. In those days you had to hit the ball out of the ground to score a six, not just over the rope (he was my grandfather's cousin by the way).

Louise, Milton Keynes: I haven't been mistaken for a county cricketer, but I was chatted up in a bar once by an impish chap claiming to be Liam Plunkett. Unfortunately, it wasn't Liam Plunkett and he turned a particularly fetching shade of pink when I mentioned I was an avid cricket fan. I accepted his offer of a drink though. I admired his cheek.

More news from Notts - they'll be without seamer Vernon Philander for Monday's County Championship match with Sussex after he was recalled early by Cricket South Africa. He'll leave this weekend, while his replacement, veteran Australia seamer Ben Hilfenhaus, is due to arrive on Tuesday.

Jeremy, Herne Bay: On honeymoon in India two years ago during the IPL (not planned at all...) I was mistaken for Shane Watson - height maybe the only similarity. I was signing autographs and having selfies!

I, Rob: Are we allowed to make up the first session scores? if so England 50-0 after bowling out NZ for 40.

Andy: Surely a day to bowl. England to bowl New Zealand out today, bat Sat & Sun, bowl again & feet up on Tuesday when raining again!

While we're listening to Paul Farbrace and waiting for that inspection, why not have a go at our BBC Sport quiz and test your knowledge of England and New Zealand's players?

Warning: it references the number of the beast, a seven-toed batsman and someone who's played for both Australia and NZ. Truly diabolical.

Simon in Otley: I was once mistaken for Nick Knight by Geoffrey Boycott's wife at a Yorkshire CCC fundraising golf day. Geoffrey told her to stop talking rubbish and that I looked nothing like him.

The umpires will come out to do another pitch inspection at 12:45 BST.

BBC Radio Test Match Special

On dispensing advice to players: "It's massively like being a parent. You have to ask the right questions, be aware of their feelings, understand how they like to learn. Players at all level know the answers - coaches facilitate the learning, but players ultimately teach other players."

BBC Radio Test Match Special

On how to deal with elite players: "International cricket is about performance. If you can help somebody to feel good about themselves when they go out to play, you're doing your job. Bad coaching is to dump all the information you've got on a player. The key is knowing when to offer something."

BBC Radio Test Match Special

Simon Hughes has been talking to England caretaker coach Paul Farbrace about what makes a coach.

He says: "The coach's role is very wide. It ranges from technical talk to tactical talk to psychology work. At this level, you're more working on the mental aside of the game. You need to be aware of the personalities you're dealing with - everybody needs something different."

Simon Hughes
BBC Test Match Special

"In essence, I think a coach is two things. He's a facilitator - so he will give a player what he needs to improve his game, whether it be a particular tool or a technique - but he's also there to make players feel better about themselves."

As promised, it's time on TMS for Simon Hughes's feature on what makes a good cricket coach - he's spoken to England caretaker coach Paul Farbrace. Pin your ears back and listen (you can also watch the video version here).

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Meanwhile, Scotland have named their squad for next week's Intercontinental Cup four-day fixture against Afghanistan at New Williamfield, Stirling. A new name in the Scottish ranks is Con de Lange, a South Africa-born left-arm spinner who previously played for Northants.

Squad: Preston Mommsen (capt), Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, Freddie Coleman, Con de Lange, Alasdair Evans, Hamish Gardiner, Michael Leask, Calum MacLeod, Gavin Main, Safyaan Sharif, Andrew Umeed, Mark Watt.

Play starts on Tuesday and entry is free - so let's hope the good folk of Stirling get down to support their side.

Stephan Shemilt
BBC Sport at Headingley

"Sunshine at Headingley as the final covers are wheeled off the pitch to really a strip of green, barely distinguishable from the square. It looks spicy. Alastair Cook and Paul Farbrace are straight on it, Cook practically lying on the grass to get a feel. He's probably the type of man who speaks to his plants."

The main cover is now coming off, revealing what TMS's Alison Mitchell describes as "a rather green-looking pitch".

Ben Alderson: Everyone saying it's raining everywhere today, that is not true. I'm in Disley, Cheshire, and it's not raining...

From the texts and tweets so far, this Test could have been played in Disley, Aberdeen, Chester-le-Street or Lanzarote.

The umpires are coming out for a look. On the field for this Test (when we do begin) are India's S Ravi and Australia's Rod Tucker, with South Africa's Marais Erasmus on TV replays and the aforementioned Neil Mallender as fourth ump. The splendidly moustachioed Aussie David Boon continues as match referee.

Jeremy Coney
Ex-New Zealand captain on BBC Test Match Special

"Kane Williamson is the absolute pivot of the New Zealand side. He is the key to their batting performances. He makes match-winning, difference-making runs at three. When he was out at Headingley, there was always the question of whether New Zealand could last it out."

A bit of county news for you - James Taylor will captain Nottinghamshire against Sussex on Monday as skipper Chris Read's hamstring injury forces him to miss his first County Championship match for nearly two years. Either Riki Wessels or Brendan Taylor will stand in behind the stumps, while batsman Alex Hales returns after a spell carrying the drinks for Mumbai in the IPL.

James Taylor, already Notts' one-day captain, led England in that rain-affected ODI in Ireland earlier this month, you may remember.

Jamie Newport: Just listening to Brendon McCullum interview. what a top guy. a true sportsman, a philosophical and clear speaker and a gentleman in general.