Mikkyk wrote:

Was a slightly strange declaration, I get the idea but surely we wanted to amass as many runs as possible.

I also noticed that Ethan Brookes was 12th man, there was another lad with him as well who I didn't recognise, anyone know if he's also one of ours?

Think Garrett and Hamza Sheikh were on duty too.

Really good win on a tricky ground. Field placement is absolutely crucial at New Road, that place has funny angles and if the Pears get on a roll with the bat they can take some stopping.

Bethell played an absolute gem of an innings. Just think of the games, in all formats, him and Mousley have missed out on playing in over the past 2 or 3 years due to the dodgy overseas players and other signings we've had. We don't properly back our own and we really should.

Anyway, brilliant from Bethell such clean hitting, transformed our innings and by playing the way he did he really got Mousley going too. Dan is so good to watch, he's gonna frustrate at times but when he's on he's unplayable.

Bethell, Brookes and Lintott IN

Hain, Ali, Miles OUT

Yeah ita getting a bit much now. Certain clubs like Surrey, and us to be fair, are relentless 'poachers'.

We've had a decent week at it. Can't fault the effort, sometimes things just don't happen for you in cricket.

It's definitely not over but Surrey will take some stopping.

I wouldn't risk Hain on Friday at all, give him a little rest.

Gotta give the bowlers credit there. That over Rhodes bowled at Moores was excellent and there was clearly a plan to go short at Harrison.

Is that him playing for Gloucestershire 2's?

We scored well today on a pretty fast scoring ground.

Hain, brilliant again, doesn't always look pretty, can look ropey at times, but he always finds a way. So solid. He's the boss out there.

Mousley was excellent I thought, his footwork frightens me at times, he likes to dance down the track, and he does take risks but he's so good to watch. So many frustrating dismissals from him though.

Grind em down now.

Yeah it just didn't look right did it.

We go again.

No Woakes.

Moeen bowled well tonight, he bowls well at left handers. These past 3 games we've given seamers, or a seamer, 2 each at the death and that 2nd over has been pumped every time whether its been Woakes, Miles or Brookes. Think back to the previous games. We're getting that wrong. Was convinced we we're going Woakes, Miles, Brookes, Woakes for the last 4 overs. Davies gave seamers 1 each at the death and it worked. Moeen is getting that wrong.

It's a tough gig on that pitch with such a short boundary towards to Hollies and the outfield seems quicker the other side. The ball seems to plug towards the wide long on area but from the other end it kicks on and races away.

Are we trying to be a bit too funky with the bat? Lots of missed paddles, switch hit type shots and sweeps. Just stay still and hit the ball like Derby did tonight and Munro did Saturday. Look at Mousley, twice in a row now he's been going well and then got himself out attempting something mad. So frustrating.

Davies has kept poorly these past 2 games, missed out on a couple of half chances and he's incredibly slow in getting up to the stumps. He runs du Plooy out tonight on the 3rd ball of the last over if he's at the stumps quicker. He's been a bit slow on run out chances a few times. Fine lines.

I thought the team selection was probably correct to be honest. Lintott has dropped off a bit and Barnard does look hittable. May well see one of them back in on Friday though.

Fair play Derbyshire, kept on going, kept on believing. Stunning heist. Great game.

Brookes was pretty good Saturday.

Davies riding his luck here

I'm pleased were getting more local lads and academy products into the XI.

Yes it does indeed look a more balanced line up.

Thats a fair shout.

I just can't get the image of how bad Moeen was against Australia last time out of my head, they monstered him.

I never said he was no good, I'm a fan, just a bit overrated. Some people do go on like he's Sobers though.

He's a bit overrated. I find this England Test recall bizarre.

CR Woakes is back

Moeen needs to get a handle on this situation pretty quickly.

Feel desperately sorry for Rob Yates. I'd have thought Benjamin and Lintott are looking pretty vulnerable here. Barnard might be looking like a bit of a passenger too but his batting seems to have a bit of poke to be fair.

Hain atlas like in this line up right now, actually hitting good deliveries for boundaries. Mousley looked good too but my word he has some poor dismissals.

Maxwell trying too hard to impose himself.

We'll be fine.

He wasn't the most committed pro, I'm gonna leave it at that...