KingofSpain
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Excellent win over the Lancashire Globetrotters. OHD said they haven't beaten us at home in T20 for 11 years. Everyone contributed and Yates's catch was worthy of winning any game.
Lanky won the toss and put the Bears in to bat. Miles in for Lintott. Still no sign of a preview from the club or moody Moeen.
On the selection side of things, our T20 campaign is so muddled and we haven't found a winning formula or settled on set plans of how to approach this competition. Yates now in at 6... the ever expensive Miles coming in from the seconds... Lintott doing the hokey cokey... Moeen turning up to fulfil his contract... Barnard given the final over to bowl. Its a mess.
We are sleepwalking through this competition and will be found out. A big week beckons.
Things like the omission of Gleeson and Moeen needs to be explained to the supporters. The total lack of communication shows complete disdain to the paying public.
I can only assume they didn't want to risk Gleeson's hamstring so soon after Friday and Moeen could not be bothered to make the trip.
Jani's knock is eye catching. He could be ready to come in for Moeen Ali's spot in the team.
Fair play to Corey to put in a shift like that. He has been a great addition. He genuinely loves playing cricket and I'd like to see him stay on for the ODC and come back for all formats next season.
Westwood said after the Sussex match that Gleeson is in contention for Friday. He needs to talk to the physios after he got through 4 overs for the seconds yesterday.
Sounds like Rushworth is crocked again after three overs. His body simply isn't up to the rigours of first class cricket. Simmons needs to play going forward.
Still no squad or preview from the club. Total lack of communication. The club media operation has been getting progressively worse over the past few years since Tom Rawlings left. I hope the players remember there is a game on.
The Daily Mail has published an update on out-of contract players. Ajeet Singh Dale and Tawenda Muyeye are in demand.
Muyeye in particular would be an excellent addition as a quality all format top order batsman.
I assume Miles will be released and we could use that salary for Singh Dale. Lancashire are apparently in the running.
The tannoy announcer was quick to tell everyone about Danny Briggs getting 300 T20 wickets last Friday but did they mention Sam Hain passing 4000 T20 runs for Warwickshire? I may have missed it.
I agree with Paul. I want to see players enjoying their cricket and happy to be here. It is a privilege to represent the Bears and play in front of the supporters. Be a serious cricketer without taking it too seriously.
I doubt Bashir rates highly on the Performance Director's data spreadsheet. I really don't see the point I'm signing him.
There can't be many counties looking for a first choice spinner. His agent is doing overtime trying to find him one. Briggs leaving frees up a salary but I would rather the club develop Taz Ali.
It should have been announced that the Pears match was Moeen's farewell. Perhaps it sums up his return to the club that he just slips out of the backdoor without any fanfare.
The media output from the club has been absolutely dreadful for a few years now. They only seem interested in social media "bantz" these days.
We want decent previews and engaging content, not inane post match interviews and half hearted quotes. Many counties are offering so much more.
Brian Halford was excellent when he was at the club and his podcast is a great listen. The personnel in more recent times have gone through the motions.
Moody Moeen is just going through the motions. I thought his contract was until the end of July.
Talking about optimism, Bethell should have a chat with McCullum and request to play tonight. He could jump in a car at lunch and be at Edgbaston in good time to play.
On the Bears Podblast last week, Garton (who came across really well) said that he was available for red ball selection and hoped to get his chance at some stage.
Bears preview
Same squad. No mention of Dicky Gleeson.