Hope you have a great day, the small bank by the roadway around the ground has some shade from the mature trees and a slightly elevated view of the ground, that's where I'd choose to sit.

The main playing field actually has space for two seperate games to be played at the same time and additional space as well, so there should be ample space behind the ring of seats surrounding the boundary.
As for the lack, or otherwise, of beer, it's not an issue for many people, especially if it's a very hot day, avoiding alcohol, especially if you ae driving is probably the wise decision.

Interestingly in the T20 Tom Latham, who many here thought was a slow scorer actually had more runs, from the same number of Innings for a strike rate less than 3% slower.

Yes, Davies has done well in the two 50 over games, but that does not atone for the multitude of bad innings and bad decisions he has made before.

There are still massive areas of our play and selection that need massive improvement. It was very good to see how Ed Barnard led the team, especially his encouragement of Taz Ali wwhen he was bowling.

The umpires have been right so far today.

Both are very experiences umpires, with Sue Redfern having handled international matches. They are not the reason for the bad batting.

First home game,amuch improved performance is required from,most of, the team.

This is the first of 3 games at Rugby School.

Live scores link _https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_summary#m9eb9a732-8902-4bb8-bfcb-aa894231842a_

We will see!

Sadly Alex D has already captained England Lions so madder things, and players of equal unsuitability and lack of talent have captained England.

Interesting that new team names are possible.
The Birmingham City Knights sounds pretty good to me, playing in a Royal Blue and White kit, maybe even the traditional "Penquin" broad white stripe.

With the new Sports Quarter stadium, it would not be a surprise to see some the the games played at the new stadium, especially as Knighthead Capital are part owners of the team.

He has agreed to return next season.

https://edgbaston.com/news/beau-webster-re-signs-for-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMBToNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFucEpuSGdEREZnODJOVHJ3AR5phViy23XheQce_sFiQvU0bMPB--QxQpW0zLR2cWh4-b4XCCD9LTKXwKfgbw_aem_a7aN4MExTFQrF2y5YN-AuQ

One day cup averages after game 1

https://countycrickethub.net/team-averages.html?teamid=16&comp=2&year=2025

Webster wasn't available, and Hassan Ali has left the club.

Whats our lowest 50 over score ever?

That ball to Kai did seem to get up higher than he expected, a bit unlucky.

Live scores link https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_summary#m6891a403-c07d-4c4d-9fb2-ce1480330bab

Yorkshire won the toss and elected to bowl

Yorkshire

9 A Lyth
26 Imam-ul-Haq
68 WA Luxton
23 JH Wharton
22 HG Duke†
77 ML Revis
18 GCH Hill
2 DM Bess
26 BM Cliff
21 DT Moriarty
19 CJ White
Warwickshire
17 RM Yates
71 AL Davies
15 H Shaikh
30 EG Barnard
8 ZA Malik
24 VL Jani
11 K Smith†
54 ER Bamber
27 MG Booth
23 JB Lintott
20 OJ Hannon-Dalby

Back to cricket!

Very pleased to see that Ed Barnard will be captain today, hopefully a much needed permanant change, that will improve the team spirit, development and performance.

Perhaps England need a good solid and steady reliable player like Sam Hain!

Developing the ability to play a long innings, playing all sorts of shots would be essential, not just being a slogger.

It is a surprising one, especially as his batting tailed off later in his career.

I won't say who to let others have a chance.

Swan and Moeen are the misisng names I think

The umpire would have been in his usual position when standing at thr strikers end. A position he would have chosen, and used everyday, that allows him the best possible view, but also his safety.
First class umpires wear body mounted cameras, and their decisions are reviewed by the ecb, feedback and coaching will be provided on any incorrect or borderline decisions.

It is impossible to decide a stumping decision from the angle of the camera used for thr live stream, Essex do not appear to have side on cameras. Therefore you have to accept the decision of the professional umpire, who was in the best, side on, position.

Even in recreational cricket, the umpires get things right most of the time, and usually make less mistakes in the game than the players,

Batting at 6 for England at the Oval, with Chris Woakes also in the team.