Vitality Blast skipper Steven Mullaney is full of excitement for the weeks ahead as his side look to defend the crown they took home from Edgbaston in 2020.

Mullaney, who will take the reins after Dan Christian earned an Australia call-up, believes their are ample opportunities for a growing crop of youngsters to display their skillset in the shortest format.

The all-rounder also touched on the desire of the squad to get out on the field at Trent Bridge in front of home support, starting with the visit of Birmingham Bears on Friday night.

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From explosive entertainment on the field to a host of family-friendly fun around the ground, there really is nothing like the Vitality Blast at Trent Bridge.

With those glorious summer nights now just around the corner, secure your seats below.