Oxfordshire take the opportunity to look at a number of promising youngsters when they take on Oxford in their opening friendly at Roman Way tomorrow (noon).

Banbury duo Luke Ryan and Ashley Blanchard, Oxford Downs batsman Richard West and Kidlington's Dickon Morris are all included in the 12 all of whom will play a part.

Thame's Sam Lachlan and Adam Krol also get a chance.

The experience comes with county captain Ian Hawtin leading the side, and player-coach Jamie Hewitt and opening batsman Adam Cook also in the line-up.

Oxfordshire: I Hawtin (capt), L Ryan, A Blanchard (all Banbury), J Hewitt (Sunbury), A Cook, P Evans (both Oxford), D Morris (Kidlington), C Watling (Aston Rowant), P White (Abingdon Vale), S Lachlan, A Krol (Thame Tn), R West (Oxford Downs).