Middlesex head coach Peter Fulton feels the pressure of competition from younger bowling rivals has helped to trigger Tom Helm’s renaissance as a key figure in their four-day line-up.

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Peter Fulton expressed pride in Middlesex’s efforts to force a result on the final day of their County Championship visit to Derby – even though the weather ultimately scuppered hopes of victory.

The men of Lord's failed to heed their opener's pre-season call to not be at the mercy of the elements in September, so now it's all or nothing in a battle with Derbyshire and the weather.