Clarke stars as young pretenders stake an early claim for England

By Dave Bracegirdle

Off to a flier: Ton-up Joe Root started his season with aplomb

TCP MATCH VERDICT
With the near-certainty that Yorkshire would insert them, the hosts prepared a surface that allowed their array of attacking batsmen to prosper on the opening day. Unfortunately, the same strip counted against them at the end, having lost all of its pace when they needed it. Both sides will take plenty of positives from the contest, with Notts playing an exciting brand of cricket that will probably win them many admirers and enough victories to be well clear of danger. Their new signings ...

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