13th July 2009
Champions Essex name star signing Hashim Amla in their 13-man squad for the opening game of the Pro40 season at Chelmsford.
Middle order batsman Matt Walker may make way to accomodate him.
Pacer Tony Palladino contends with spinner Tim Philips or a place in the bowling attack.
Limited overs specialists Sussex have internationals Ed Joyce, Murray Goodwin, Luke Wright and Dwayne Smith available.
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