By Andrew Lawton

Nick of time: Nick Gubbins is back in the runs after injury

WITH typically bowler friendly conditions throughout April, it may not have been the worst time for Nick Gubbins to spend
some time on the sidelines. While other batsmen looking to prove a point to England selector Ed Smith struggled for fluency, the Middlesex opener was in rehab for a hamstring strain picked up during the North-South series.
The 24-year-old had already scored two centuries in the Caribbean to demonstrate his ability and it was further emphasised with a ton on his return against Sussex last week...