Looks like Sussex are resting one or two players for tomorrow - Grant Flower says that the 13-man squad "sees plenty of opportunities for players yet to make an appearance in the competition this season."
https://sussexcricket.co.uk/news/warwickshire-vs-sussex-sharks

Another well judged run chase.

Andy wrote:

GerryShedd wrote:

It's often interesting to see what the opposition has to say. The Durham preview says:
"Ian Westwood’s first season as head coach at Edgbaston has contained some promising signs – Warwickshire have delivered some eye-catching Rothesay County Championship wins and qualification for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals. To lift the Metro Bank One-Day Cup would assure supporters that their side is settling again after the long period of transition since winning the 2021 County Championship – and also underline Ed Barnard’s credentials to be the next club captain."

This is the exact same preview, word for word, that was in the Somerset pre game notes last Sunday.

Interesting! I suspect that Brian Halford is involved somewhere, though I may be quite wrong.

It's often interesting to see what the opposition has to say. The Durham preview says:
"Ian Westwood’s first season as head coach at Edgbaston has contained some promising signs – Warwickshire have delivered some eye-catching Rothesay County Championship wins and qualification for the Vitality Blast quarter-finals. To lift the Metro Bank One-Day Cup would assure supporters that their side is settling again after the long period of transition since winning the 2021 County Championship – and also underline Ed Barnard’s credentials to be the next club captain."

I think if you want to get weekly email updates, you can fill in the attached:
https://edgbaston.com/register/?_gl=1*rpyx0x*_ga*MjA1Mzk1Mjg2NS4xNzU1ODcwMzA1*_up*MQ..*_ga_ZHXWMN2QK2*czE3NTU4NzAzMDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTU4NzAzMDQkajYwJGwwJGgw

GerryShedd wrote:

Exiled Bear wrote:

GerryShedd wrote:

There does seem to be a bit more of an effort from the Club to listen to supporters. Those who get the weekly Club update email will know that it says:
"Here at Warwickshire, we're looking to improve our communication with our Newsletter subscribers. Whether you're a Member or someone who just likes to keep up with all things Warwickshire, we want to make these weekly updates as enjoyable as possible.
Please click below to answer our four question survey so we can learn a bit more about your time supporting Warwickshire."

This is all well and good but as someone that used to get emails (former member and frequent ticket buyer) shouldn’t this email also have gone to me? I used to get roughly weekly emails from the club, even after I stopped being a member, but I don’t think I’ve had anything for a couple of years now.

Yes I agree - it's not meant just for members but I don't quite know how you get added to the list or why you would disappear. I'll ask the question!

Just to say that I emailed the Club to ask how someone could be added to the weekly Bears email list - and reply came there none!

Apparently there are now more tickets available:
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2025-news/additional-tickets-available-for-liverpool-cc/

Let's hope that Adam Hose makes a good recovery from his injury - a dislocated ankle.
A report says: "Hose, who plays for the Trent Rockets, slipped as he tried to make a catch. He was left on the floor in agony with fans saying it was "one of the most terrible injuries I've seen on a cricket field". Medics rushed over to him and a screen was held up while he received treatment. After a delay of ten minutes, Hose was carried off and taken to hospital."

Inside-edge wrote:

He was banned from playing for 12 months after failing a drugs test. That ban ended last month but he’s been further sidelined by injury.
There’s a chance he could return for Hants this weekend.

It seems that he was very unlucky to get a drugs ban:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c2lzx7g4l7ko
The word is that he will come back for Hampshire's last few Championship games in September.

Table looking a bit tight going into this key match:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/mens-england-one-day/table

Just in case anyone is looking to venture up to Liverpool and pay on the gate - no joy, I'm afraid:
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2025-news/both-games-at-liverpool-cc-this-week-sold-out/
I believe the capacity is 3,000 so that's not an enormous crowd but good that Lancs have sold out in advance.

On-line feedback on a Surrey members' forum includes:
"ALL the county cricket directors want to end Kookaburra cricket balls .... only one person in favour haha.
Steve gave wide ranging update into other matters including feeling confident at this round of discussions 14 game CC will remain for next season."

Should be back now!

I don't know where it's gone - it should be there!

Exiled Bear wrote:

GerryShedd wrote:

There does seem to be a bit more of an effort from the Club to listen to supporters. Those who get the weekly Club update email will know that it says:
"Here at Warwickshire, we're looking to improve our communication with our Newsletter subscribers. Whether you're a Member or someone who just likes to keep up with all things Warwickshire, we want to make these weekly updates as enjoyable as possible.
Please click below to answer our four question survey so we can learn a bit more about your time supporting Warwickshire."

This is all well and good but as someone that used to get emails (former member and frequent ticket buyer) shouldn’t this email also have gone to me? I used to get roughly weekly emails from the club, even after I stopped being a member, but I don’t think I’ve had anything for a couple of years now.

Yes I agree - it's not meant just for members but I don't quite know how you get added to the list or why you would disappear. I'll ask the question!

There does seem to be a bit more of an effort from the Club to listen to supporters. Those who get the weekly Club update email will know that it says:
"Here at Warwickshire, we're looking to improve our communication with our Newsletter subscribers. Whether you're a Member or someone who just likes to keep up with all things Warwickshire, we want to make these weekly updates as enjoyable as possible.
Please click below to answer our four question survey so we can learn a bit more about your time supporting Warwickshire."

A well crafted win.

It seems like Chris Woakes is going down the rehab route rather than an operation in order to be fit for the Ashes. I hope it’s the right decision.

paulbear wrote:

Come on, who hasn't had that happen to them. I was lucky, when I fell off my smugglers cart, I was only trampled by my pet stoat Gerald.

Good of you to name your stoat after me.
After hearing about Monty and the oxen, some have said ‘bullocks’ but I swear it’s true.

Previous youngest was Monty Bowden who died aged 26 having become a liquor smuggler, falling off a cart and being trampled by his own oxen. His coffin was made out of a whisky crate.
Hopefully Jacob’s future life will be somewhat different.