Andy wrote:

Yeah read it, interesting. He's the most 'Alan Partridge' bloke ive ever come across. I don't really feel as though he 'gets' county cricket. I appreciate the effort from him though.

Alan Partridge says he's deeply offended to be compared with Stuart Cain.

The Chief Executive, in his latest letter to members, says:
"We’ve also listened to Member feedback around player injuries and will try to provide more online information when we can."
Of course, he could then have given an update but didn't; but at least the message has got through.

Am I right in thinking that FIFA's much derided plans to sell shares in the World Cup are similar to what the ECB has done with The Hundred?

Interesting that he only played in six of Durham's T20 games this year, achieved little with the bat and didn't bowl. So if his main reason for leaving really was because we wouldn't pick him for the T20 team, it hasn't worked out too well for him.

This shows some ambition on the part of the Club to go for the Championship.

I await comments from Highveld, our resident umpire.

Exiled Bear wrote:

Will Rhodes scored 148 not out for Durham to take them to victory over Glamorgan, as they made 328/7 after being 97/6.

Yes and 2-31 with the ball.

Just wondering what posters think about the so-called Clicky Ponting Scandal:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/29/saltburn-suspend-fielder-clicky-pointing-cricket

Well done OH-D.

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

Another Old Bear doing well:
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/canterbury/sport/wicketkeeper-earns-high-praise-343228/

...and after three matches, Hamza Shaikh averages 114 for Leicestershire.

We go to defeat, as T. S. Eliot said, "not with a bang but a whimper."

With Sam Hain out for the whole competition, it is increasingly looking as if the focus will have to go on giving experience to young players rather than seeking to win the trophy.

Club update on Sam:
"Hain, who was named captain of the side for the One Day Cup campaign in the absence of Ed Barnard while he represents SunRisers Leeds in The Hundred, went for a scan earlier this week, with results confirming a knee injury which will see him miss the remainder of the 50-over campaign.
In Hain’s absence, Rob Yates will take over the captaincy of the Metro Bank One Day Cup team. The Club is not putting a timeframe on Hain’s return at this time."

Andy wrote:

God knows what the XI will be...

And even She’s not sure.

Congratulations to Hamza.

Sam Hain not replacing Bethell - it’s Joe Weatherley.

Another set of views on county finances here:
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/new-county-report-warns-of-looming-realities-as-financial-gulfs-widen-1547079

From the Notts website:
Welbeck Cricket Club is situated at The John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme Road, Sookholme, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8LL.
Directions: Sookholme Road is the B6407 and, coming from the direction of Mansfield, is a left turning off the A60 between Mansfield Woodhouse and Spion Kop. The ground is opposite the Hostess Restaurant and 500 metres from the junction with the A60.
Car parking
The main entrance to the ground will be reserved for players, match officials and disabled parking. However, on-site car parking is available 100 yards past the main entrance on the right hand side, priced at £7 (£5 to Nottinghamshire Members). This will be signposted accordingly on the day.
Travelling By Train
A regular rail service runs between Nottingham and the nearest stations to the John Fretwell Sporting Complex – Mansfield (4.1 miles), Mansfield Woodhouse (2.8 miles) and Shirebrook (1.7 miles).
Local taxis will allow you to complete your journey, including ACE ABC (01623 654321) and Six Five Twos (01623 622222).
Up-to-date train times and service information can be found at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.