Direct from Worcester
Worcester's famous ground, overlooked by the magnificent cathedral, provides the setting for today's match between two counties who have both made a good start in the League.
Richard Gilliat leads a Hampshire side which includes the West Indian Roya Marshall and the brilliant South African Barry Richards.
Worcestershire finished sixth in this competition last year and their well-balanced side which includes Basil D'Oliveira could well improve their position in 1971.
During the tea interval at 4.0 pm: Profile of a Cricketer: Sir Donald Bradman (Australia) by John Arlott
Frank Bough introduces the programme, which includes news of today's other fixtures
Essex v Northamptonshire, Kent v Sussex, Leicestershire v Derbyshire, Middlesex v Lancashire, Nottinghamshire v Surrey, Somerset v Gloucestershire
Commentators at Worcester, John Arlott and Jim Laker