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Could Middlesex shuffle the pack for Old Trafford?

Middlesex are fifth in the County Championship Division Two table after four matches... what might they change when they take on fancied Lancashire at Old...

07.05.26, 08:30 Updated 06.05.26, 23:31 4 Minute Read

Ben Kosky

Ben Kosky

Four down, 10 more to go – and what’s the captain’s verdict on Middlesex’s season so far?

In the view of Leus du Plooy, it’s been along the lines of ‘OK, but could do better’. So probably a C plus, B minus or something in that ballpark.

The Seaxes sit fifth in Division Two after four rounds of games – 16 points behind second-placed Northamptonshire but a relatively comfortable 25 in front of Gloucestershire, who are currently propping up the rest.

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