"It wasn't how we wanted to play our last home game of the season in front of our own supporters," Warwickshire head coach Mark Robinson told BBC WM. "So there is a lot of hurt in the dressing room and feelings of letting people down. We just have to gather ourselves, dust down and get ready." Robinson’s comments emphasize the emotional stakes for the team as they seek to recover from recent poor performances and aim to secure their position in the standings.
In Division Two, Sussex only need five points from their home game against Middlesex to be confirmed as champions. But Middlesex, who beat Derbyshire by an innings and 66 runs last week with skipper Toby Roland-Jones taking 10 wickets in the game, have every possible incentive to put on another good show at Hove. This sets a spotlight on Sussex's chance for glory and Middlesex's fighting spirit as they aim for promotion.
Meanwhile, nearer the top of the table, third-placed Somerset must put their disappointment aside as they host Hampshire, who are two points ahead of them, with a sizeable runners-up cheque at stake. The pressure mounts for Somerset as they not only contend with their previous match's letdown but also face a direct competition for a significant cash reward for finishing high in the standings.
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