paulbear wrote:

Mikkyk, I did point out that the majority of batting is from here as opposed to outside signings but it all depends on if my letter is published. Bosworth Bear, The letter was sent in by Chris Grant, Harold Wood, not sure if the 2nd name refers to a place or name. Either way, he does appear to rant like most supporters of non-Test counties. Probably a Somerset supporter, if so maybe he should tell his bowlers not to let lightning strike twice in the same game (v Yorks, Hill and Bess big partnerships 1st and 2nd innings) rather than blame money.

Harold Wood is a place in Essex. So, probably not a Somerset fan, but Essex supporters can still be very ........ Essex!

Tayls79 wrote:

He's the living example of the phrase "celebrate what he can do rather than what he can't" and as ITE says there is a lot he can do. The club seem to be able to re-habilitate one bowler per season and if it is Garton for next year then he ticks the missing left armer position, the quick bowler and the useful runs at eight category. It's easy to see why they invest in him - but indeed the selectors must have a point at which they decide to pull the plug if the output doesn't improve. He's due a chance and he has never played first team red ball for us.

I agree. In white ball he has shown some promise, in red ball he has POTENTIAL, but really needs to show something of that, soon. He deserves one more chance and COULD be a valuable all rounder. A back stress fracture can be sorted and as the club have extended his contract, I guess they feel he's on the mend and will be fully available to bowl, for 2027. I think we all need to give him (and the club) the opportunity to prove himself - more in white ball and completely, in red

ITE7376 wrote:

Very fitting for Bamber to finish it off!

Indeed, that last 5'fer is a great epitath for the guy. Obviously, he's got to be Player of the Season.

Team:-
Yates
Young
Mousley
Hain
Jani
Barnard
Smith
Suthar
Woakes
Bamber
OHD

BosworthBear wrote:

Unchanged squad for Leicestershire game.

So presume Booth, Malik and Thompson miss out!

If its unchanged, doesn't that mean Malik stays in (he was there last time, for 'red tape tied' Young).

Highveld wrote:

Do we want/need someone to come is as the number one keeper, or an experienced player who can help to develop and mentor Kai, and be ready to take over the gloves if needed. Which I feel would be the best option, unless we were able to sign an absolute top level keeper who would fill the role for the next 6-8 years. The wisket keeping ability must be given top priority over any batting ability.

The costs involved, and the character of the person would be different for both roles.

If the club goes for the first option, it should be prepared to have to find a second keeper as well, as there would no point a player staying with teh club if his path to the first team was effectively blocked.

How any new signing will fit into the team atmosphere should be considered too, the players spend long periods of tiem together, would it be sensible to sign some who would be a negative influence on the team culture, and who's presence would harm the performance and development of the team, and players overall.

While I do believe Kai could have what it takes to be a good Keeper, he's not there yet (though he is as a Batsman). I think he needs a year or two specialist coaching (we might need to go outside, as we have no Keeping, or indeed, Fielding, Coach on the staff) to get there.

In my opinion, that's where Ben Cox could come in. He'll be 35 next season (and has had a few injury breaks while at Grace Road), so would probably do a good job for a couple of years, pending Kai's emergence (or otherwise) in that role. I reckon he'd be a good addition to the squad, has a good batting record and coukd well help Kai develop as a 'gloveman'. He also would be (sort of) coming home, as he is a West Midlands lad.

BosworthBear wrote:

They’ve put up the XI and the toss in Warwickshire X account

Yates
Young
Mousley
Hain
Jani
Barnard
Smith
Suthar
Woakes
Bamber
OHD

Not surprisingly, they put us in.

Young already out - again (I think he's got into double figures only once since coming back, hasn't he?).

Andy wrote:

Hants have been a shambles with the bat but have an extremely potent bowling attack led by Kyle Abbott.

For us Manav Suthar is available after Test duty. This will rule Michael Booth ineligible for selection hence him playing for the 2's today. Kai Smith you'd think will be keeping hence his absence from the 2's.

Expect a result wicket, with potentially some turn on offer.

I agree, Kai & Suthar in for Davies & Booth and also I think, Chris W will be back, for Thompson.

The_Lickey_Banker wrote:

We posted 203 in our 1st innings, with Mahmood (82) & Strain (again, with 64) standing out and Gloucester got 218 (5 of the bowlers taking 2 wickets). We're now on 168 for 8 in our 2nd innings, so Gloucs will have a fairly easy target, IF (big if - plenty of rain forecast in Stratford tomorrow) the weather holds out.

Alex Strain is turning out to be a very promising wicket keeper/batsman. He has got a few 50's for the Under 18's this season and taken a whole bunch of catches (and a stumping or two). One to look out for!

Andy wrote:

Is the weather liable to ruin a potential blockbuster contest this weekend?

Yep. Winning the toss will be a major factor.

cjav1874 wrote:

No Ali again. Davies plays again.

What is going on?

No frontline spinner at all again, seems we have totally given up on that, whatever wicket we play on! Bye bye, Lintott!

GerryShedd wrote:

Not much at stake now; but could be a good match against an interesting Lancashire side. Preview from the Lancashire perspective here:
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2026-news/match-preview-warwickshire-v-lancashire-metro-bank-one-day-cup/

Only change, Gilchrist in for Taylor.
We won the toss and put Lancs in.

cjav1874 wrote:

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_scorecard#m2f62dc8d-5426-4eaa-8fd4-4f68b3d3c044

Brilliant win over Glamorgan U18 this week with Eddie Miller taking 6-37 in the fourth innings to go with his second innings 86 opening the batting. Really encouraging performance.

Yes, excellent all round performance from Eddie, but also Jack Pidgeon did well with his left arm spin - 4 for 65 and 3 for 59 (at just 3 runs an over).

I think it must be Graham Wagg's son playing for Glamorgan Under 18's against our lads today (there can't be many cricketing Wagg's around and of course 'our' Graham finished up there). The young Wagg did well, 4 for 55.

Sibley holding us up AGAIN - how many times has this happened, since he left us?!

GerryShedd wrote:

Might Cox come in as a wicket keeping coach and occasional player?

Perhaps a Batting Coach, we'll be short of one, come October? I don't know if he has done / is doing any Coaching badges, but Keepers often make good Batting Coaches, being in a position to closely examine batting techniques and success/failure! He has always been a decent batter himself.

Andy wrote:

Charlie Taylor in, Lintott out. Malik still in the 13...

Very interesting. I guess that means it will be the end of Jake's career with us.

Bald_Reynard wrote:

Andy wrote:

As predicted when we saw the squad yesterday, we are desperately short of a seam bowler or 2 at the moment.

Yes, hence the late addition of Garlick to the 1st team squad. Booth is definitely still injured and it looks like Gilchrist is as well.

With a lack of any extra seamer (unless Gilchrist just has a 'niggle' - he played for the 2nds last week), the only way they can reinforce a decidedly depleted bowling lineup for Notts on Thursday, is to bring Lintott in - probably for Garton.

No Booth and (probably, at the moment) no Gilchrist, is a huge loss. And we haven't had any updates on the injuries of Barker & Simmons, or how long they might be out (the club website, although improved, is seriously lacking with information on such things - though I suppose, if Management don't tell them anything, what can they do!).

Andy wrote:

As predicted when we saw the squad yesterday, we are desperately short of a seam bowler or 2 at the moment.

Yes, hence the late addition of Garlick to the 1st team squad. Booth is definitely still injured and it looks like Gilchrist is as well.

With a lack of any extra seamer (unless Gilchrist just has a 'niggle' - he played for the 2nds last week), the only way they can reinforce a decidedly depleted bowling lineup for Notts on Thursday, is to bring Lintott in - probably for Garton.

Possible replacements?
What's Bell doing these days - is he still working with England?