Norwell replaces Garton in Champion County side

Norwell, who has also been added to the South squad for the ECB's North-South series, comes in for Garton after the Sussex paceman withdrew through injury

Gloucestershire seamer Liam Norwell has replaced George Garton in the MCC side for the Champion County match against Essex in Barbados next month.

Norwell, who has also been added to the South squad for the ECB's North-South series, comes in for Garton after the Sussex paceman withdrew through injury.

The 26-year-old will line up alongside former West Indies star Fidel Edwards and Yorkshire's Matt Fisher in a three-pronged seam attack for the clash with the county champions.

CHAMPION COUNTY SQUAD

Daniel Bell-Drummond, Paul Collingwood, Sam Northeast, Sam Hain, Delray Rawlins, John Simpson, Dom Bess, Matt Fisher, Liam Norwell, Fidel Edwards

John Stephenson, MCC head of cricket, said: “Naturally we are disappointed not to be seeing George in action, but Liam is another fine young English bowler. 

"He enjoyed an excellent season in 2017 and we look forward to him showcasing his talent against Essex.”

The four-day match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown is scheduled to start on Tuesday, March 27.

Daniel Bell-Drummond of Kent will captain the team, which includes ex-England international Paul Collingwood and Hampshire's latest signing, Sam Northeast.