England aren't releasing either Bethell or Archer now. But as comms yesterday put it, there was a named player they had to come in for, in our case it was Malik.

Anyone watching - have Sussex looked in any danger, were they giving any chances?

Mikkyk wrote:

Highveld wrote:

Rushworth needs to be added to the list taking a paid holiday at the clubs expense.

Unchanged test team announced, but non selected players are not being released.
Makes the decision to omit Mousely even more of a mistake.

Agreed, I'd already stated on a different thread that I would expect him to leave at the end of the season - I am now 100% convinced he won't be playing next year. Sadly it seems his body gave up on him over a year ago.

Edit - have we already nominated who Bethell will come in for and if so, can that change for Rushworth?

South-Coast-exile wrote:

Long weak tail so it came as no surprise to me. We are what we are, I will be happy to end up mid table at best, don't think we will go down, but we are not good enough to challenge at the sharp end. However, Warwickshire are my county and have been since I first watched them live at Nuneaton 65 years ago, so I continue to back them, perhaps more in hope than anticipation.

I echo those sentiments.

I feel sorry for Chris Rushworth, that could well be his career over & done with now. I wouldn't have thought we could risk playing him again in any form of cricket.

How well have OHD & Rocchi bowled today, 50 overs between them so far - a fantastic effort.

Highveld wrote:

Rushworth needs to be added to the list taking a paid holiday at the clubs expense.

Unchanged test team announced, but non selected players are not being released.
Makes the decision to omit Mousely even more of a mistake.

So true about Mousley. Given the effects of the Kookaburra, its crazy that we have got a 2nd/3rd spinner playing (Yates being the other - though he's hardly been given a go). Rocky can't do it on his own!

3 wickets before lunch or we will be 'Chasing leather' all afternoon. Not sure what we might have done without Rocchi, he looks a good signing.