GerryShedd
Super Moderator
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!
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/
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.
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.
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
A short term signing:
https://edgbaston.com/news/bears-secure-karl-carver-for-royal-london-cup/
Ex-Bears Rikki Clarke and Tim Groenewald are both retiring:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/57899218
https://www.kentcricket.co.uk/news/groenewald-retires-from-professional-cricket/
This is a disturbing picture of the rest of the season, especially for those of us who are not drawn to The Hundred:
https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/doubts-grow-over-viability-of-county-competitions-as-clubs-face-difficulty-putting-out-sides-1269618
This isn't an advert - just to say that I got a 10% discount on new glasses because of my WCCC membership. I think this is a benefit that was advertised in the past but I can't see any current reference to it.
My local branch in Bristol, who were very surprised to see me in my Bears Scrivens shirt, checked with their HQ before confirming the discount.
Some interesting results here:
https://www.cricketsupporters.com/news/survey2021/
He has signed a contract extension until 2023:
https://edgbaston.com/news/burgess-extends-bears-contract-until-2023/
He seems to have stepped very effectively into Tim Ambrose's shoes, so I think this is good news.
This is good news for the Club:
https://edgbaston.com/news/edgbaston-awarded-second-pilot-following-test-match-hosting/
Preview of tonight's game - no Chris Woakes.
https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/leicestershire-v-birmingham-bears-16-june-2021/
It's available on Sky for those who have access.
A possible signing:
ps://www.espncricinfo.com/story/warwickshire-close-to-signing-che-simmons-17-year-old-dubbed-new-jofra-archer-1266631?ex_cid=OTC-RSS
Interview with the new overseas man:
https://edgbaston.com/news/brathwaite-its-about-leaving-a-bit-of-a-legacy-with-the-club/
There are quite a few items of interest in the minutes of the Community Liaison Group, including car parking plans and the non-progress on the hotel building:
https://edgbaston.com/news/community-liaison-group-meeting-28-april-2021/
The Club is looking for people to put themselves forward for the Members' Committee:
https://edgbaston.com/news/could-you-represent-the-diverse-voice-of-members-at-warwickshire-county-cricket-club/
I am too old, too white, too male and live too far away. But I do think that it would be great if those amongst us who have the interests of the Club and its supporters/members at heart did come forward. We are all critical of the Club when we think they have got it wrong. So here is an opportunity to put in some time and effort to try to make a difference.
I greatly respect the fact that Marina, who used to post occasionally on the old Bearsfans board, did volunteer; and I take as sincere her comments that her views have been heard.
Good news that he has signed a three year contract, though not too much doubt because he seems to be a Bear through and through:
https://edgbaston.com/news/bears-secure-three-year-contract-with-batsman-yates/