Yes, Lamb's omission was very strange and all I am thinking is that the management think that Zen will improve but still if you look at last season it appeared he had taken a big step.

Malik had the benefit of attending Malvern College, on of the top cricket schools in the country, and has been involved with first class counties for about ten years, do his performances really justify a new two year contract?

The evidence would suggest not.

Whilst I agree that Lamb never really seemed to get given a proper chance with us it should be noted he had to retire from cricket quite soon after leaving us and barely played for Derbyshire due to a chronic back injury.

This may have played a part in his release.