WORCESTERSHIRE Royals are likely to select from a 14-strong squad for their opening Norwich Union National League Division One clash against Yorkshire Phoenix at New Road tomorrow (1.00).

Kabir Ali, Matthew Rawnsley and Ryan Driver are added to the 11 players selected for the current rain-wrecked County Championship game with Glamorgan.

Lancashire Lightning are quoted as favourites to retain their Division One title by both Ladbrokes (9/4) and William Hill (15/8) with relegated Warwickshire Bears the bookies choice to make a quick return to the top flight.

Ladbrokes expect Worcestershire and Yorkshire to push Lancashire closest for the Division One crown which carries prize money for £54,000.

Both are quoted at 9/2 while Hills have Phoenix on their own at 4/1.