Will Shreck remain at the Bridge?

Speculation continues to surround the future of Nottinghamshire pace bowler Charlie Shreck.

There is an offer on the table from Notts to secure the services of Shreck for the near future, but whether he is simply mulling over the deal or assessing his options with regards a move to another county, it's not clear.

Somerset and Durham are the two clubs that have shown interest in Shreck, but the interest may have waned from Somerset as they have recently acquired the Gloucestershire duo, Steven Kirby and Gemaal Hussain.

Durham also boast a powerful seam attack with Steve Harmison, Liam Plunkett, Callum Thorpe, Mitch Claydon and Charlie Rushworth, that's without mentioning the injured Graham Onions. They were left short on options due to several injuries last season so may wish to add to the depth of the squad should a similar situation arise in the future.

However, Notts coach Mick Newell is still confident Shreck will further his stay at Trent Bridge. Newell has already lost the services of swing specialist Ryan Sidebottom. He has re-signed for his old county Yorkshire, due to the length of the contract that was offered by Notts, which was a two-year offer whereas Sidebottom preferred the security of a three-year stay at Headingley.

Shreck missed much of last season and made only five County Championship appearances, taking 18 wickets at 32.05. Wherever he is, he'll be hoping to feature much more, and no doubt will be the usual reliable source of wickets.