First of all, great start for the season at the Oval.
Secondly however, on the opening day of the county championship season, it was slightly annoying to actually see so many starts.
Travelling into central London I was captivated at the way three national newspapers described Surrey as the favourites for promotion to division one. I believe they are right, but the Surrey top six will have to learn how to 'kick on' when well set.
Day one of the game against Northampton was a bit like ground hog day from last year, plenty of spark, plenty of promise, but lacking in run-scoring substance - too many getting in then getting out (I won't name names just yet because it is the first game and there is time, and they will know who they are).
However, up stepped the skipper Rory Hamilton-Brown with a superb innings of 74 to stabilise his side, and a late, and vital, flourish from Gareth Batty (64) has put the match right in the spot where a sea saw pivots.
Tomorrow will be fascinating but I cannot help but think, Surrey should be all over Northants at about 320 for 5...
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