KingofSpain
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We will do well to win with the batting resources we have left. Maybe Zen Malik will announce himself on the big stage.
The whole farce with the franchise cricket continues. We cannot get Hain back from Team Trent yet they allow Hampshire to field John Turner in their quarter final.
Tayls79 wrote:
At least one of Davies, Hain (is he even fit?) Plus the three Brum players as a package will be available by Friday. Whether they do or not, or whether they should, I dont know. What's definitely true is today was a weak batting performance and we only lost by 12 runs.
Devon_Bear wrote:
If Birmingham Phoenix lose tomorrow night's match, they will be out of The Hundred. Could Ali, Bethall or Mousley possibly play on Friday?
I can't see Moeen making himself available to play. He only seems interested in T20 and 16.4. I don't follow the short competition so I have no idea how many games, if any, the likes of Davies or Garton are playing or if they will be released.
The loss of Yates and Shaikh have weakened the batting to the point where we are struggling to get enough runs on the board. Maybe we had a chance bowling first today but its a big ask for Malik to got the ground running. Wylie perhaps not ready to make the step up.
Of the more senior players, Rhodes form has tailed off after his departure was confirmed, Burgess hasn't got going and Benjamin is unreliable. That puts a lot on the shoulders of Captain Barnard.
Unless we can get some of the players back from the 16.4 our competition is over come Friday.
I'm a huge advocate of outground cricket and I'd like to see a game at Stratford or somewhere else in the county. Rugby isn't the best location to get to, and the pitch was perhaps only good enough for one match.
A big game awaits on Friday.
Malik has been given a short term deal and is in the squad with Rae.
Preview: https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/warwickshire-vs-nottinghamshire-wednesday-14th-august-2024/
Looks difficult to time the ball on this pitch. I was concerned when Robinson said they were using the same wicket as last time.
Great news for Rob and Hamza but bad news for our prospects in this competition. We are desperately short of a middle order batsman unless we can extract someone from the 16.4.
Unlucky with the weather. If it was scheduled for today it would have been glorious. Neither team have a game today or Saturday so it can't be beyond the realms of practicality to have put it back a day.
Anyway, we take the point and move on.
He was good for that one season but has been on the treatment table since that spell against Hampshire.
Getting him off the pay roll a year early should free up a salary to get a fit fast bowler added to the ranks.
Gloucestershire are planning to move to a new stadium near the M4.
Seems like a good prospect. We need to strengthen our batting ranks.
Same squad from Surrey apart from OHD being rested. Going with Miles on his old home ground.
Another close one. I thought we were in control with Surrey needing 67 off the last six overs with the dismissal of Blake, who is a dangerous player, but fair play to Sibley who got them close.
Good to see younger players like Booth and Smith are stepping up and making telling contributions. Contrast that with the much-vaunted Surrey set up including three England test players but have yet to win a match in this competition.
Chris Benjamin where have you been!? A score at lomg last.
What do we think is the par score on this ground?
Bristol is right. Bethell and Mousley are such rare talents that they need to be treated with care and not just thrown I'm against the super competitive Aussies. Hold them back for the Windies matches with a more settled environment.
Also, from a purely selfish point of view, if Bethell and Mousley are selected for the Australia ODIs that would probably rule them out of T20 Finals Day, should the Bears get there.
mad wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/live/LEqcgqmt56I?si=mtXBIZGXRrTUoDja
Really interesting to watch this is quite a wide ranging discussion. Do listen in.
Once again we at Warwicks are blessed with some of the best people in the game around
Gary and his team do a fantastic job. He knows how to prepare wickets that provide a good contest between bat and ball.
A fantastic game of cricket. Always good to win a tight one. That cover drive for four from Lintott with six needed was beautiful.
Kai Smith looks the part. He must have overtaken Benjamin as second choice keeper now.
Lots of positives from today.
Andy wrote:
Is on the verge of joining Durham according to Dobell.
Also, Norwell out for the season.
Benjamin to Kent, maybe.
A move to a smaller county might do Benjamin good. They may even have a proper batting coach.
As for Norwell, I was thinking the other day he would be a good option for the One Day Cup side. Alas, he doesn't seem willing or able to play cricket any more. I don't think we'll see him again.
It's a shame to lose one of the senior players. Rhodes has been honest and reliable throughout his time with the club. An underrated captain and player.
From the outside it seems he wasn't one of Robinson's "favourites".
Good luck to him at Durham.
And I thought that would be one of our toughest games! Certainly didn't see that coming.
Captain Barnard bowled brilliantly with the new ball. I was a bit worried when Miles bowled a rank first over costing 10 but he pulled it back. Its his lack of consistency that is the problem.
Hamza played some nice shots and is a great prospect. Rhodes bowled and batted really well and he his a key player in this format.
Onto the next one.