Highveld
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The clubs pprevious recruiment policy doesn't seem to have worked, so if Gavin Larson want's to bring in player he knows, and they are able to perform thats a massive improvement on the previous policy.
Sadly many of them are unfit to play.
With the signing of foulkes will the club release Ali and Jamal? who have both spent significantly more time injured than available since they arrived.
How can you forget the name of the first England international from Barnt Green?
(Other internationals have played for the club, but TB was the first one who was produced by the club)
Actually former Bears then. I was thinking of Tom Banton.
When was Lammonby with Warwicks?
Following the Hampshire game, the team travel to Taunton to take on a somerset side likely to feature two former Bears.
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Seeing how battered Sam was, with hand and rib injuries, I'd be surprised if he's fit to play on Sunday.
I'd suggest Booth for Miles would be a positive change.
Will Yates be fit?
Just to add that Sam Hain showed as lot of character, as well as ability, in his innings today. That was his best performance in what is a tough year for him. Hopefully he can take confidence and pleasure from today and move forwards to more success and happiness.
There should be a full review at the end of the season, with key points been
a) Leadership, on and off the field
b) Overseas signing policy This year we have two players who seem to be here on holiday, they are not providing what they were contracted to provide. Is the club looking at all the possible players, or just those from one agent?
c) Team selection. Why are some players allowed to repeatedly under perform with no consequences. There seems to be an acceptance of mediocrity from some players.
d) With the number of bowlers out for long periods, are we providing the best support from the S&C and Sports Medicine departments to ensure the players are available as much as possible.
Won by 3 wickets.
Chris Benjamin got 41 off 44 in the second innings.
Very good first ball from Kyle Abbott, but it was a very poor shot. Abbott is too good a bowler to play without moving your feet!
10 wickets for Michael Booth, in a game that is already in the fourth innings.
He doesn't bowl much in first class games, his style from T20 is unlikely to work in the longer format.
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Lot of new names in the team today, if anyone has any background info on the new players please share it.
About time, very well deserved.
Apologies, currently on very strong painkillers for a back problem so a bit drowsy.
There is a four day second eleven game starting Monday, ideally Chris is allowed to keep wicket and bat wherever he wants in the order.
I'd be really pleased if he has a good performance in that game.
To add to "Gerry's" theory, by having Benjamin struggle, it allows others to fail regularly without been critisism.
Hopefully Chris can find some good form soon, and show his what he is capable of.
Chris Benjamin got, probably, the best ball of the innings, not many would have survived that first ball.
Yes he is struggling at the moment, but he has ability and will come right, given the opportunity.
It was a good performance in the field today, and an excellent partnership from Sam & Jacob.
Chris Benjamin, with 16 off 10 balls, did as well as could be expected at the end.
Is there an underlying health issue with Yates?
This is, about the fourth time in the last two seasons he's been unavailable due to "illness",