Paul Edwards finds that the recent struggles faced by the young Lancashire and England batsman have been met with a determination to back his own game

Ups and downs: Hameed excelled in India for England two winters ago, left, but last season struggled to make a score, right
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It’s probably fair to say that most county batsmen view the preseason MCCU games as a chance to fill their boots prior to the start of the County Championship programme. But it’s equally reasonable to suggest that no batsman was more relieved to do so this season than Lancashire&r...