DEFENDING champions Worcestershire laid down a marker in their opening t20 Blast match against Nottinghamshire – and Moeen Ali believes their batting depth sets them up perfectly to challenge again in 2019.

By Paul Eddison

Attack is the best form of defence: Moeen Ali is confident his Worcestershire side have what it takes to defend the T20 Blast trophy they won last summer
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That depth was on show at Trent Bridge on Thursday as Ed Barnard smashed a quickfire 42 not out off 19 balls batting at No.8 in the 28-run success.
Ali then bowled beau...