Gabriel routs Middlesex, vintage Edwards grabs six wickets

Thu, Sep 24, '15

LONDON, England (CMC) — West Indies speedster Shannon Gabriel warmed up for the tour of Sri Lanka next month with a splendid five-wicket haul for Worcestershire, while discarded fast bowler Fidel Edwards produced a season-best six-wicket performance for Hampshire, in the English County Championship on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old Gabriel, playing in the final game of a two-match contract, finished with five for 35 as the home side, opting to bowl first, routed Middlesex for a paltry 98 on the opening day at New Road.

At the close, Worcestershire were in strong reply at 79 for one.

Right-armer Gabriel, a member of the 15-man squad which will play two Tests in Sri Lanka next month, bowled with pace and hostility on a helpful surface to unsettle the visitors.