On the old forum there used to be plenty of debate about Leics Derbys and Northants with some suggesting there should be a merger because they are not good enough.

Well Leicestershire have gained promotion so a short trip to Grace Road to follow Warks is something to look forward to.

GerryShedd wrote:

As for the curse of Edgbaston, if it exists then maybe we need to find a way of lifting it.
We need to contact one or more male witches ("warlocks", I hear you say - but they do exist) and get them to perform an exorcism on the square at Edgbaston. The half hour before midnight is the ideal time for "good" magic; and all the best warlocks and witches prefer to perform their rituals "skyclad" or naked.
I'm not sure if tickets could be sold and/or whether Sky would be interested in the broadcast rights but it's worth a try.

My immediate thought was to get Barry Fry to do what he did to lift the curse at St Andrews. But then I realised there are no corners at Edgbaston for him to "perform". Maybe a visit to the foot of each floodlight!!

Another quarter final blown. Why was Lintott only given one over?

Not sure how this helps develop cricket worldwide. Pakistan is already a major cricket playing country. I would have thought a tie in with a minor country (in terms of cricket playing) would be better. Looks to me as if this is more a business opportunity given the massive Pakistan origin citizens in Birmingham.

I will add my congratulations on a great achievement. With that backingand knowing the effort required to get there surely the club has to listen and take note of the membership's wishes.

O H-D's moment!!!!!!

Calm down ITE this game is getting a bit exciting - too close for comfort with wickets falling at a steady rate. ( Never heard it called poom-poom before)

So many positives today - Yates back in the runs, Sylvester sublime 5 overs and Taz getting those wickets and good knocks from Kai and Jani. Let's get the Rugby hatrick on Friday.

Another 5-fer for Ali. I have one criticism of him- could he at least look a bit excited when he takes all these wickets!!

strange bowling selections. No sign of Sylvester and Yates on ahead of Taz.

I never bother with the commentary - but I do like your descriptions on here - ghastly and commentary by numbers - classic

BosworthBear wrote:

Very impressed with Taz’s bowling at what seemed like the key stage of the innings. He could be v useful in the 3 games on this pitch!

He does look good and he has broken the 5th wicket partnership with a cracker.

Highveld wrote:

One day cup averages after game 1

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

So your favourite opening batsman is second in the averages!!!!!!!

12-4! Has anyone told them we are supposed to bat for 50 overs?!! As Yorks elected to field it can't be a good batting track.

Should have gone back to sleep to find out.!!

another 9 quick wickets before tea and we could win this game !!!!

May be an awakening at the ECB but I won't hold my breath. To attract people to other formats of the game there needs to be a structured fixture programme and the game needs to be played in the leisure time of those supporters you are trying to attract.

When you look at the Hundread people see a fixed slot in August played at a time when parent and child can go and watch.
That same principle should apply to Blast and County Cricket. The game needs to be played when Parent and child are able to attend. Clubs will know what times suits there crowd but it could be the Blast is played on a Friday evening and/or over the weekend. The c/c should have at least one day played at the weekend. In addition cricket should always be played on public holidays. Add in to the mix publicity on the same scale as the Hundread and I am sure numbers will rise.

Only need 452 to avoid the follow on. Easy really!

Be interesting to read Highveld's take on the first day especially from 10.30am!!!!

I remember many years ago some test captain 9can't remember name) saying if you win the toss and it looks like a good track to bowl on think about doing just that and then bat first!! This looks like one of those moments unless Davies is looking ahead to day 4 !