That sounds like the match. Having to bat on a drying pitch with Derek Underwood in the opposition was a guarantee of problems.

Looks like this would be a long day out:
https://edgbaston.com/news/coach-travel-to-canterbury-confirmed-for-vitality-blast-quarter-final/
I've realised that it's 50 years since the Club organised a flight from Birmingham to see a Gillette Cup semi-final at Canterbury. We flew to Manston Airport (now closed). The day was slightly spoilt by the fact that it rained so that the match wasn't finished. Also, Kent demolished Warwickshire on the second day after we had all come home. But still an event to remember!

Chris Woakes update - Chris Silverwood hasn't a clue.
According to Cricinfo, "Woakes also remains a doubt for Headingley after sustaining a foot injury prior to the series, with Silverwood admitting he "didn't have an answer" about his prospects of a return."

It looks as though Worcestershire are going to play their full strength first team side in this second team game. Maybe the Bears will do the same, though they have that T20 quarter final coming up so presumably won't want to turn their focus fully back to red ball cricket until after that.
https://wccc.co.uk/first-team-squad-in-action-at-new-road-in-second-team-derby-with-bears/

I agree that Sibley may well benefit from a break away from England, not just to regain some confidence but also to work on his technique which seems to me to be all over the place. The basics of batting don't change much and the fact that players like Sibley and Burns can occasionally succeed despite their flawed methods shouldn't detract from the need for them to go back to those basics.
I'm not sure who should do the coaching but a few minutes of straight talking from Geoffrey Boycott wouldn't go amiss.

I agree with pretty well all of the above.
Yesterday was an excellent contest with eventually the right result but with the outcome in doubt until the end.
I also agree that there needs to be a special shout-out for groundsman Gary Barwell and the excellent pitches that he and his staff produce time after time. With the number of matches played at Edgbaston and all the extremes of weather, that must be quite a challenge·

Looks like Norwell is fit and back in the mix:
https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/warwickshire-v-somerset-12-august-2021/

Preview from the Somerset perspective.
https://www.somersetcountycc.co.uk/news/first-xi/royal-london-cup-preview-warwickshire-v-somerset/
They can (just about) qualify, depending on other results/
There's quite a few unfamiliar names in their squad.

By the way, here's the letter in full:
https://tickets.edgbaston.com/resources/samp/EDG/EDG_Member_Email_10_8_dN8ZQDjnaisLlstfgnbNguOh7o%3D.html

FuerteventuraBear wrote:

At times it has been Tyrrellble to witness

Would you like to get your coat?

I had to check who Tim David was. I think that, with that innings, his List A batting average after a dozen games is about 80.

I guess it could turn quite ugly at the Hundred games if supplies of Butterkist Popcorn ran out or there was panic buying of the doubly unhealthy Sweet & Salty range.

As a member, just had an email from Stuart Cain about member behaviour in which he says:
"Since returning, the majority of Members and spectators have been excellent in supporting the Bears, but there have been issues regarding some people’s conduct, particularly in the lounges."
Anyone seen any signs of this? It isn't entirely clear whether this refers to behaviour during The Hundred matches or Bears matches, though the implication is that it is the latter.

Highveld wrote:

Great to hear Jeremy Coney on the commentary. A wonderful voice and great knowledge of the game.

A great delivery to get Pollock, but a good opening partnership.
I agree about Jeremy Coney - so knowledgeable and such a strong, warm personality. I think he is much under-used.

Yes, Brad Hogg was the last (and only previous?) Bear to bowl left arm wrist spin.

Mixed news on injuries:
https://edgbaston.com/news/bears-bowlers-edge-closer-to-return/

Not working yet, then, Graham?
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/jun/14/graham-thorpe-the-hundred-can-help-england-struggling-test-batsmen

Although written from a Yorkshire perspective, this is a sympathetic report from Chris Waters:
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/cricket/yorkshire-v-warwickshire-royal-london-cup-white-rose-youngsters-making-the-most-of-their-chance-with-victory-in-cup-3333452

Inspired by The Hundred, Kevin Pietersen sets out his views on the way forward for first class cricket in the UK:
https://wisden.com/stories/news-stories/kevin-pietersen-proposes-radical-franchise-restructure-of-english-first-class-system
The big hope must be that, with Pietersen backing the idea, there is no chance of the ECB backing it. If only Michael Vaughan can be persuaded to support Pietersen's idea, the safety of the 18 counties will be guaranteed.

I had somehow missed Woakes, Mousley and Sidebottom from my list of absent players.
So if you add them to the 12 I mentioned, my question would be - if all of them were available, how many of the team that played against Leicestershire would be selected?
I think we can assume Rhodes as captain and Burgess as wicket keeper plus Yates on his performances this season. Lamb would also be able to stake a claim and (just possibly) Pollock but maybe no-one else.
That doesn't quite make the team that played on Thursday the equivalent of a second team but, as we knew it would be with The Hundred happening, it's a long way from full strength. All the more credit, therefore, for the players who achieved the win. And taking a longer term view, players such as Bethell and Brookes are getting some fantastic experience which should help to advance their careers.