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ANDREW Strauss silenced his detractors yesterday with his first Test century in 18 months.

Dispiriting anti-climax was the overwhelming mood on the opening day of the eagerly-awaited Western Premier League. Only two matches survived the recent rains, and both were low-scoring, one-sided affairs. Optimism remains high, though, for Round 2, which throws up some intriguing clashes.

FORMER Scotland hero Paul Hoffmann reckons fellow Aussie Simon Katich will be the main danger man when the Saltires go into battle with Hampshire tomorrow.

New Forfarshire skipper Craig Wallace is hopeful the weather in Broughty Ferry is kind and allows him to lead out his side against Aberdeenshire in the Cricket Scotland Eastern Premier Division this afternoon.

PRESTWICK were handed a reality check last weekend when they marked their return to the national league scene with a home defeat by Weirs in the Western First Division.

ENGLAND captain Andrew Strauss made no attempt to hide his emotion after finally ending his 18-month wait for a 20th Test century.