County Championship: Ed Barnard century offers Worcestershire lead over Nottinghamshire

Ed Barnard

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Ed Barnard faced 201 balls for his 101 not out
LV= County Championship Division Two, Trent Bridge (day two)
Worcestershire 159 & 225-5: Barnard 101*; Fletcher 2-44
Nottinghamshire 266: Hameed 53; Finch 3-59
Worcestershire (3 pts) lead Notts (5 pts) by 118 runs
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Ed Barnard’s unbeaten century led an impressive fightback by Worcestershire after Nottinghamshire had threatened to wrap up victory inside two days in their County Championship match at Trent Bridge.

After Stuart Broad had delivered a timely reminder of his batting prowess to more than double Nottinghamshire’s overnight lead, the England pace bowler helped reduce Worcestershire to 32-4 in their second innings, still 75 behind.

But despite facing some hostile bowling in short, sharp bursts as Broad sought to build his case for a Test recall this summer, the Pears battled through to the close for the loss of only one more wicket and take a lead of 118 into the third day.

Broad added two for 49 to go with his 45 not out but with…

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