Bond makes case for Test recall

New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond stepped up his bid for a place in the first Test against England with a fiery spell against Worcestershire.

New Zealand's quickest bowler Shane Bond stepped up his bid for a place in the first Test against England at Lord's on May 20 with a fiery spell on another rain-shortened day against Worcestershire on Saturday.

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Although only two hours of play were possible, Bond enjoyed a spell of 2-8 from six overs before the English county declared their first innings on 270-9.

Skipper Ben Smith hit 92 but it was Bond who was attracting the attention as he continues his comeback from a year's absence from a back injury.

The 26-year-old took the wickets of Kadeer Ali who was caught at square leg by Michael Papps before dismissing South African Test star Andrew Hall who was clean bowled for seven.