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Use audio icons at top of the page to listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary .Posted at 16:40"It's great to be back as a group. It's been a long time since this group has been together so we're excited."They've been playing in these conditions and guys playing over here and doing well [in The Hundred] can only be a good thing.
"Any series you come into you want to put your best foot forward and try and do as well as you can as a side. There is obviously a bigger picture later on in the year. "Kyle Jamieson is back to full fitness, it's been a long lay off so pleased for him. He's worked extremely hard to get back here and looking forward to seeing him in action at some stage during the series."
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