Depending on the nature of the problem, that could be areal tragedy for him.

I guess it's too soon to say to McAndrew: "Remind me, is there any restriction on how soon you can use your return flight ticket?"
But, as has been pointed out in relation to last year's overseas 'stars', if they aren't performing, they are not only letting down the team but also denying chances to talented young players in the squad.
If he's fit again, Norwell has to come in for sure. And we just have to hope that OH-D stays fully fit or the bowling attack will really be in trouble.

I sent Harry some notes about Bears players so that he could feed it into his commentary and not seem too biased towards Somerset. I'm not sure how much he used but I thought it was good that he wanted to do justice to both sides.

Yes, he does say Northants in the interview on the Club site, so not the Lancs game.

Report in the Mail said: "He will .. look to come back versus Lancashire at Old Trafford in the first week of May."
So, fingers crossed!

Somerset had actually lost their last seven County Championship matches.
My Deep Extra Cover colleague Harry Everett, who has been commentating on the live feed, obviously enjoyed the change of fortunes:
https://deepextracover.com/2022/04/somerset-finally-break-their-losing-streak-beating-warwickshire-inside-3-days-at-taunton/

...and he only fell 92 short.

Follow on? You're not allowing for OH-D getting his maiden hundred, then?

Early days for McAndrew, though I agree that he's hardly a top name.
I see that Chemar Holder has only played one match for Barbados since his time with the Bears. He took 0-99 across two innings at about four an over.

Somerset put into bat.
Cricinfo is currently showing Warwickshire as playing with ten men; but I am assuming that they have missed McAndrew off the list.

Echoing the fact that the Bears' new Head of Media need not love cricket, it's interesting to note that the ECB ad for the new England white ball coach says that it is only desirable (but not essential) to have 'international and/or First Class/Domestic white ball coaching experience.'

One change to the squad - McAndrew in for Norwell:
https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/somerset-vs-warwickshire-28-april-2022/#match-match-previews
Might Craig Miles get into the team ahead of Henry Brookes?

I, too, can't see the political correctness angle.
But I do think it would be difficult to imagine someone doing the job with the necessary commitment and enthusiasm if they didn't have a love of cricket.
The nearest equivalent I can think of is John Robinson, who was Bishop of Woolwich in the 1960s even though he didn't believe in God.

Essex are a good side so that represents an excellent performance.
Selection for the next match won't be easy with McAndrew available, especially if Norwell is fit to play.

The Club looking to fill a vacancy:
https://edgbaston.com/news/bears-begin-search-for-new-head-of-media-relations-external-affairs/
I'm really sorry to see Tom Rawlings go, though ten years in the same job is a long time these days.
Not only is Tom excellent at his job, he has also been a good friend to Bearsfans. He was very supportive of the new site being set up and was happy to publicise it on the Club site. He has also occasionally put me right if we have got our facts wrong.
Hopefully, his successor will be equally supportive.

Mikkyk wrote:

Norwell off for concussion still. Can anyone inform me how the concussion subs work, can Norwell come back on tomorrow?

Miles is in for the rest of the game.

I'm not sure about Lawrence, though someone on commentary said that he was struggling just to walk today.

Another fantastic knock by Burgess.
Let's hope that Liam Norwell's concussion is not too bad - but having Craig Miles as a replacement is a fair deal.

That looks like a good day's work.

More information about these games. The Club remains coy about whether the team will be the Birmingham Bears or the Warwickshire Bears - though hopefully not the Russian Bears.
https://edgbaston.com/news/bears-prepare-for-t20-roadshow-with-visits-to-host-clubs/