MattDavies published Nottinghamshire without James Taylor but Jackson Bird set for...

Nottinghamshire might be without key men Alex Hales and James Taylor for much of the season, but Mick Newell feels their squad is stronger than that which threatened to win silverware last summer. Taylor and Hales, who both miss Sunday's season opener against Surrey, will hope to retain their places in England's Test team and play one-day internationals. Director of cricket Newell feels Notts can thrive without them as their young trio of bowlers have pressed on over the winter, while...