Quite rare, I believe the very annoying Gary Neville did that for Lancashire many years ago, before he realised he wouldn't be allowed to abuse officials all through the game in cricket!

Yes, as stated in the report on the club website!

Probably the majority of players who go on to have county contracts have played some county 2nd team cricket when they were 15.

You're Safe the over 70's are all fit and well this week.

Well as fit and well as an over 70's side can be :-)

Even if the entire squad went down with COVID they wouldn't be that desperate, Even the Warwickshire over 70's wouldn't be that desperate!

Has anyone managed to get one of the 1,500 tickets for this game?

I don't need to be told twice :-)

We were sset a target of 250 off 50 overs

Judging from the video clips, some very gentle declaration bowling from Warwickshire.

Fortunately sports science has developed since then, and the importance of staying well hydrated is now understood.

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A short term replacement for Carlos

As long as a player has a reasonable strike rate, the number of runs scored should be more important.
Someone who scores 6 and then gets out next ball has a strike rate of 300, but overall is of little value to the team!

The substitutes can be any player legitimately registered for the club. Obviously thay would have to be England qualified.

Of course both sides are allowed fully participating substitutes for any players that leave for England duties.

I think it's a good idea to share the captaincy around, it helps develop leadership skills, and understanding.

Ethan Brookes is captain today according to the live scores link.

It's not unusual for a player to be included in a squad when he is recovering from an injury and a decison is made on the day of the game if he is fit enough to play, or for a player to be injured after a squad is selected.

Live scores link https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m582b0be4-30be-481c-87d2-b6e1a7c8ab5d

Probably a few trialists in the side this week due to injuries and the first team game.

Should this thread be moved into the "General cricket" area, as Warwickshire are not involved in this competition?

I think he's played a small amount of SET20, but a lot less games than some non-contract players eg Roshan Balaji.

I'd think there could we be a number of changes in the squad for next season.

Players like Garrett, Furrer, Sidebottom and Kelley are not putting forward any reasons to be in the first team, or indeed to have a contract extention, so I'd not be surprised if they were released at the end of their contracts.

Benjamin and Bethell have already been added to the squad, with others to follow.

He needs to keep working hard on and off the field to ensure he's offered a full contract at the end of the summer.

Good luck to him.