Highveld
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He played a second team game about 10 days ago, got some good runs, but then had inflamation and pain after bowling just 9 overs.
From seeing other professional sportsmen in similar situations, it may be that the end of his career is very near. I do wonder if he has considered if he could continue playing just as a batsman, but that would take a major psycological adjustment having played as an all rounder all his cricketing life. Alternately, he may decide that it is better to retire from playing so that he still has the mobility to have a normal life with his young family.
Whatever he decides, I hope he's happy with the decision and is able to enjoy the next stage of his life and career.
Hose and Lintott have been nowhere near the red ball side all season, and thats unlikely to change, unless there is a major injury crisis.
I'd be surprised if either play another red ball game for the club.
Great news to have three members of our squad selected for these games
We need to move on from signing an overseas player just for the sake of signing an overseas player.
Unless the player signed makes the squad significantly better, the money would be better spent on helping the development of our young players and our coaches.
By signing Moeen the club is adding a very experienced, high quality all rounder, who will pass on his experience to what is a very yound squad.
It also means we can be more selective about the overseas player, if any, that we sign.
He will also be an asset for the club in marketing the games, especially as Moeen is a hero to many in the local community,
As Briggs was signed for all forms of the game, and he's played every game he's been available for since his signing, he shouldn't be concerned about Moeen joining the club.
Hopefully he makes more effort, contributes more and is better value for money than the last Indian they employed.
Although it would be almost impossible not to!
I thought Lamb had another year. He's definately one we should want to keep.
Of the seam bowlers mentioned above, Only Stone is worth keeping, and even that is a marginal decision, based on his injury history.
Long term, I can see Jacob Bethell being one of the openers, very useful if he is also the second spinner.
This should turn out to be an excelelnt signing, a pace bowling all rounder, who is good in the field and with the bat.
I can see him batting about 7 or 8 and bowling first change for many years.
"Has anything been said about why Miles is not bowling?"
HE can't bowl, he's keeping wicket :-)
Unless he's given the chance, he like any other young player, will not be able to develop into a regular first team player.
He has actually bowled well at Northampton today, you can actually see him learning and gaining confidence the longer he bowls.
The coaches obviously thought that Jacob Bethell desreved the opportunity to play in the championship game.
Based on red ball performances so far this season, a sensible and logical decision.
Of more concern is why isn't Rob Yates playing in this game? his red ball average of 12.81 suggests he needs time in the middle.
Live scores link
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m5f64ab5f-a176-4929-9635-5bb96a4b1444
Hose has not shown any form over the last 2-3 seasons in red ball games, that may change, but selecting Benjamin and Bethell ahead of him is the right decision, both have made big scores in 2nd team games this season.
Ideally both Bethell and Benjamin get good cores to ensure at least on of them stays in the first team for the rest of the season.
Live scores link
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m9e28600f-9cd8-4e65-8ac9-88dd339250b8
Great to see Jacob Bethell getting a chance in the championship team.
The clubs preview is here https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/nottinghamshire-vs-birmingham-bears-17-june-2022/#match-match-previews
Paul Stirling is missing, for personal reasons, but should be back on Sunday.
The club, and multiple players. including Bresnan, charged with multiple offences.
THe comments from David Willey are also interesting.
It was great to see Davies play a good innings, hopefully he'll continue to move forward and play more good innings.
His average is now above 30, while not great, i is a lot betetr than before.