Isle of Wight cricketer Adam Hose has struck his maiden half-century on his home debut for Worcestershire against Sussex at New Road.
Hose – together with wicketkeeper Gareth Roderick – put on a partnership of 92 for the 6th wicket.
The former Ventnor CC batsman produced a series of impressive drives and flicks off his legs and punished Sean Hunt for 3 successive boundaries.
He received warm applause after completing a 67-ball half-century. His knock ended when he was bowled by a yorker from Henry Crocombe for 59 runs off 88 balls.
In his 2nd innings, Hose made a creditable 41 runs off 78 balls before falling lbw to Robinson.
The game ended in a draw.
Another Isle of Wight cricketer – spinner Danny Briggs – has also been in action for Warwickshire against Hampshire at the Ageas Bowl.
Briggs took the wicket of Abbas as Hampshire were skittled out in the 2nd innings for just 97 runs.
Warwickshire beat Hampshire by an innings and 87 runs on the 4th day to go joint top of the Division 1 table.
