Link for Todays game

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#me186d056-dec3-4726-818e-91db7cbf6877

Link for Game 1 v N'hants May 24th

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m17416b4b-6235-4dec-a038-4a77345cd2de

We are in danger of repeating the situation we had a few years ago, when mediocrity was allowed from some experienced players and deneying young players the oportunity to show they were capable of playing at first team level. Currently neither Davies or Yates are performing at a level that justifies a first team place.

We have alternatives, fot the next county game I'd bring Jacob Bethell and one of Chris Benjamin or Dan Mousley into the side to replace them.

Current batting and bowling averages
https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/averages/batting_bowling_by_team.html?id=14444;team=1479;type=tournament

The one of most concern is Rob Yates, when his one good innings is discarded he is averaging under 10 per innings, the equivalent for Davies is c14.5
both are well below what is acceptable for a specialist batsman.

Matt Lamb definately needs an extention, he's become a key part of the middle order.

We are almost two months into the current season, so the club will be making initial decisions on players who will be released when their contracts expire at the end of the season.

Based on the assumption they are out of contract at the end of this season, and taking into account the make up of the squad, I'd think the following will need to make a big impression, with runs &/or wickets over the next couple of months to earn a contract renewal.

Adam Hose
Ryan sidebottom
George Garrett
George Furrer

It would be interesting to read the views of other members of the forum.

Good win today, excellent from Jacob with both bat and ball, plus good bowling from Carlos.

Yates and Davies fail again.
On current form Yates must be very happy he was offered a long contract last summer, if he was out of contract at the end of this season, he'd be struggling on current form.

Link for Todays game at Barnt Green

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#mb55d2c9a-1136-41f5-a65e-8a2902e76033

Link for live scores etc

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m638075b4-d8f6-4731-9a02-20a53fed1528

Link for todays game

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m7e9f1a6d-7a92-4468-8b1a-085bf741904f

Live scores etc for todays game

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#md17e3c99-7f55-453d-a42f-e835382e557c

On recent form Rob Yates must be very greatful he signed a long term contract last season.

It was great to see Sam Hain and Matt Lamb get big scores, they are the core of our batting line up.

Live scores link

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m0a2f1585-031f-4bd0-994e-a11bdb1915be

Good to see Matt Lamb is included.

For comparison, the LA Dodgers baseball team, who have, a minimum of 81, home game days per season, charge $25, if pre paid, for standard parking.

Parking near to the Staples centre for NBA Basketball and NHL Ice Hockey is around $40 per game.

Live scores etc link

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m3d9426f5-0bc3-474e-b9ec-946cb3376164

I think Zen Malik has played at Barnt Green, and is probably on a cricket scholarship at Malvern, which is the "official" school for Worcestershire's academy players.

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m63e198ae-5872-4958-9df7-3db2bd6d74dd

Looks like Oli Stone has broken down again, as he was unable to complete his second over.

Considering how many chances people were willing to give Vihari last season, when he was out of his depth and a meant we were, effectivly playing with 10 men, it is extremely harsh to want to discard McAndrew after one game, where he made a contribution with the bat.

If the wicket looks likely to assist spin, it might be worth replacing Yates with Bethell, and, if fit, Norwell should be included, probably for Miles.

What changes would memebers here make to the side for the next game?