Two questions about Rob Yates:
When did he last drop a slip catch?
Has there ever been a better slip catcher for the Bears? (Possibly Dom Ostler or, going way back, Alan Townsend).

I agree about Jacob Bethell.
For some players, being in a Hundred squad is like being on garden leave - you get paid but don't actually have to do your job.

Yes, I agree that most of the Worcs supporters seemed resigned to their fate; and there did seem a fair few empty seats. Quite a few Bears supporters there too.

I have just been looking at a report of the Notts home match at Welbeck today, in which Jamie Ramage says: "The ground on the outskirts of Mansfield has the feel of a traditional outground with banks around the boundary for spectators to get the best views of the action. Marquees with home-made cakes and a low-rise pavilion, it is the perfect setting for county cricket."
Pity we haven't got a Welbeck.

Yes, I somehow posted the wrong link - apologies!

Apparently, the match is now sold out - should be a great atmosphere.

Johal and Garrett in the squad:
https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/glamorgan-vs-warwickshire-10-august-2023/#match-match-previews

Yes, I had a dream that I was watching Andy blocking ball after ball against Lancashire, woke up and found that I was.

Spectator guide here:
https://wccc.co.uk/spectator-guide-worcestershire-vs-warwickshire-2/

Good to see that Andy has scored a hundred for Somerset today.

Andy wrote:

Hamza Shaikh 2006!
Now you're just trying to upset me!

Malc wrote:

Great day at Neath yesterday. I think I saw the future! Ben Kellaway of Glamorgan. He took Worcestershire apart last week and was stunning today with bat and ball. Very impressive for a young lad.

Looks a great prospect, though I can't get used to the idea of watching a cricketer who was born as recently as 2004.

Much to play for on Sunday:
https://www.ecb.co.uk/one-day-cup/tables/2023

mad wrote:

There's also the inbetween. His foot was next to the rope but not on it. The blurry footage makes it look like his white boot is touching the rope when his foot might be lifted above the rope at that point.

Seen far worse than that over the years, players a yard over claiming catches in front of the Hollies stand

Well, I think that is my option one. What I do think is that he will know whether or not his foot was on the rope - it's not like it was a white line when he wouldn't be aware of whether he was on or inside the line.

Regarding the Brookes catch, there are two possibilities. One is that it was a fair catch, he is a Bear through and through and would never cheat. The other is that his foot was on the rope, he cheated and we always knew that he was a Pear at heart.

A great advert for 50 over cricket and - dare I say it - out-ground cricket. A really good win, though I agree that the Brookes catch looked slightly doubtful.

Preview here from the Club - Danny Briggs not available:
https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/glamorgan-vs-warwickshire-10-august-2023/#match-match-previews
Mark Robinson likes out grounds!
“I love playing at out grounds…these types of matches were far more common in my playing days. It helps you connect with communities, we’ll be close to the crowd, players can interact with them, and a crowd of 800 or so can feel like 10,000 as they’ll be on top of you!"

From the Glamorgan site re conditions at Neath:
TRAVEL - There is no public car parking available at the ground. There are independent carparks located throughout the town.
The closest car park to the ground is the NEATH MSCP located at Prince of Wales Dr, Neath SA11 3BY. NEATH TRAIN STATION is also just a 5-10 minute walk away from the ground.
SEATING - Seating for all our home fixtures is unallocated, so you can choose your view of the action! Glamorgan will provide a large amount of seating at the ground, however, you can bring your own seating should you wish.
FOOD AND DRINK - A number of catering options will be available at food units around the ground. There will also be bar facilities serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Food and drink will be provided in partnership with NEATH ROUNDTABLE.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY - We will not admit those who are visibly drunk and we have breathalysers in place to check.

I like the last bit about being potentially breathalysed in order to get into the ground.

Graham Smith previews the match:
https://deepextracover.com/2023/08/metro-bank-one-day-cup-group-b-glamorgan-v-warwickshire/
He's not exactly unbiased because his son is in the Glamorgan squad.
With the discussion of outgrounds, it will be interesting to see what everyone makes of Neath.

I guess we won't know if he was offered another contract and turned it down or whether he wasn't offered one.