Highveld
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Tom Banton would strengthen the squad, and should be worth a place in the side in all forms of the game.
Adam Hose has had chances in red ball cricket and failed to deliver. He is not considered to be a viable option for championship cricket, therefore there is no point offering him a full contract.
Adding Tom Banton would make the side stronger and would be a good signing.
That would appear to be a very significant conflict of interest.
Signing a 30 year old pace bowler with a history of injury problems, and a reputation of not working to reach and maintain the required fitness level does look like a very risky decision.
The club has had several bowlers who were injured more than they were available to play over the years, with Rankin and Stone been just two examples.
Do we really need to sogn another? Especially one with a history of unacceptable social media posts, and the potential to unsettle the rest of the squad?
The difference is Stone works hard to get fit, but is prone to injury.
Robinson is not fit, and has never reached the fitness levels needed for test cricket.
There is also the issues of the attitude shown by his historic social media tweets.
Not a play I'd be actively chasing.
Ultimately, Davies hasn't performed and is should probably have been omitted before now.
However his poor performances have been accepted, and that caused issues elsewhere in the team.
If he'd been available, Marcos Jamson of South Africa would have been a good signing, and would have contributed in all parts of the game.
Lamb has scored almost 500 runs including two hundreds, are you seriously suggesting he is dropped?
McAndrew has scored more runs than Vihari who was a specialist batsman, did in more games last season, as well as taking 16 wickets in the 7 innings he's bowled in.
If a young batsman should be added to the side it should be Ethan Brookes, who is consitantly scoring runs in the second team, and taking wickets.
Also, Bethell has a good claim to be included, especially with 11 wickets in the game at Tonbridge.
As I said before an average of below 13, from a specialist batsman after 7 games does not deserve to be near the first team, unless you're happy to accept mediocrity.
With an average of under 13, under 9 excluding his one good innings, and a poor second team game, Yates should not be anywhere near the first team at the moment.
There are comments here about players been selected regardless of their poor form, Yates is a prime example of that this season.
Interesting article on Saqib Mahmood
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/61719270?at_custom3=BBC+Test+Match+Special&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at_custom4=B39F6090-03A6-11ED-9F5D-189F96E8478F&at_custom2=facebook_page&fbclid=IwAR1C2GnZWafG1KT-qJBihcPhSRw3tw3D9l9pcTHB6LMXmxR_MrHtk13v_00
Thanks for that, The link was honestly intended to be helpful.
The last thing anyone want's is to be waiting hours for an ambulance or in A&E with heat stroke, especially as we can take steps to avoid it.
Have a great weekend, and stay safe.
I can't remember the last time I read a paper newspaper, but I read the online versions of several. Always best to gather information from a number of sources.
It's a great pity you didn't learn any manners and how to be ppolite in your previous 77 years.
The link was provided as it contianed useful information.
A long but useful article here
Do drink lots of water, 2-3 litres per day at least
1 we have more knowledge of the harmful effects of excessive heat
2 Society has become more more litigous
If spectating, I'd be trying to sit in the shade, dress appropriately and drink lots of fluids, but not alcohol.
I'd also suggest being extra careful about keeping any packed lunches cool would be sensible.
Any further thoughts on contracts after the Hampshire game?
I can understand the extention for Bethell, he's finished school so is now a full time player, so the club have probably revised the terms of his contract, given him a pay rise and added an extra year. All quite reasonable.
As Stone and Hose are not playing red ball cricket, it seems reasonable to only offer them "White ball" deals, obviously with clauses to cover a situation where they did play any Red ball games.
What is difficult to understand is why Lintott was given a full contract, when he does not, and isn't likely to play any red ball cricket.
Also, Rob Yates must be very greatful he signed a long contract last summer, as he'd be struggling for a new contract if he was out of contract this season.
The ecb sent advice out to umpires and this has also been circulated to clubs, about the conditons this weekend.
Expect additional drinks breaks etc
There was a lot of "Buffet" bowling from the England side, with some good batting from the south Africans.
Overall an enjoyable days play at New Road
The current championship averages
they go a long way to showing the problems this season.
Allowing a specialist batsman 7 games while averagig under 13 shows an acceptance of mediocraty that shouldn't be accepted in a side aiming to win trophies.
Remember that Tom Rawlins, who was an excellent head of the media department, nad a cricket person has left the club.
The advert for his "replacement" was for a different role, where knowledge of cricket was optional, and fitting a number of PC catagories was given much higher priority.
The director of cricket role has responsibility for all cricket under the Warwickshire banner, so only a small proportion of his time is spent on senior mens cricket.
Poor opening partnerships put pressure on the middle order, who are having to perform a recovery every time.
Allowing players with mediorce, or worse, performances to stay in the team does not lead to winning or attractive cricket.
Henry is involved in the 2nd team game, which suggests he is fit.
Not sure with Miles, presumably injured, or a very poor selection choice.
There is a big difference in bowling a 4 over spell and being able to bowl 15-20 overs over 2-3 spells and repeat the following day.
He is, obviously, not considered to be able to last a four day game.
The decison to omit Miles and Brookes for Garrett is surprising, especially as Garrett has shown nothing in the second team this season.