John Hess came up to Elliott portfolio managers John Pike and Quentin Koffey and introduced himself the first time the antagonists had met.

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Worcestershire chairman John Elliott provided more evidence for the prosecution when he launched a scathing attack on the bowler, questioning his attitude and work-rate during his stint with the county.

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"I have been lucky enough to work with two excellent chairmen in John Elliott and Martyn Price and I am even more pleased to see that David will take over soon, " he said.

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