Players from both sides walked out at The Oval, while another reporter covered events at Lord’s. The groundsman was observed speaking with a former player near the center, handling equipment with care. Surrey named Burns, Sibley, Lawrence, Pope, Jacks, S Curran, T Curran, Clark, Fisher, Taylor and Topley. Hampshire selected Albert, Gubbins, Orr, Lehmann, Prest, Brown, Potgieter, Organ, Fuller, Abbott and Baker. This standalone match was arranged due to fixture congestion and sits apart from the main Championship schedule that resumes on Friday. Activity on the ground included players practicing at each end, staff working on the pitch and a net session underway. Fewer spectators had arrived so far, with many trains heading instead to Lord’s under similar weather. Play is due to start at 11am.
