SUFFOLK play their opening match of the season when they face Essex 2nd XI in a friendly tomorrow.

Justin Bishop, who missed most of last season through injury, returns to skipper the Suffolk side in the 50-overs-a-side match at Billericay CC, start 11am.

Bowler Phil Edwards, who celebrates his 27trh birthday today, returns to play for Suffolk after being released by Kent last season and Suffolk also include Colchester & East Essex bowler Ben Stephens.

Suffolk: T Huggins, B France, C Warn, M Cull, C Swallow, S Ward, J Bishop, S Rees, J Finch, B Stephens, P Edwards.