The John Player League featuring:
Leicestershire v Worcestershire
Two former Champions of the John Player League meet today at the start of a new season. Worcestershire and Leicestershire have both proved their ability in the one-day game, and today's fixture could prove crucial at the end of the year.
Peter Walker introduces the programme which includes news of today's other fixtures:
Essex v Somerset
Gloucestershire v Glamorgan
Hampshire v Nottinghamshire
Kent v Lancashire
Northamptonshire v Derbyshire
Surrey v Warwickshire
Sussex v Yorkshire
Commentators at Leicester: John Arlott and Jim Laker