I think we are already missing him and Briggs. They would slow down the middle overs with their bowling most times

Disappointed that Kai Smith not given a game and also that they are still going with Thompson.

Kai should come in. Thompson should be dropped as we had more than enough bowlers and an extra batsman later in the innings (if we get that far) would be useful. All it needs is a bit of intelligence being applied by the batsmen and especially the captain. If you only need 6 or 7 an over then if you lose a couple of early wickets stop trying to entertain the crowd and just play careful shots along the ground!

We only need 6 an over - why the rush trying to hit every ball out the ground?

I have re-read the article and am still confused. Loads of praise for Stratford/Batford then tell us the Blast kicks off at Edgbaston and the first of four double headers is at The People's Home of Cricket! Good job she didn't bring into the article a certain golf course in Sutton Coldfield. It really would e batty then!!

5 an over over 70+ overs .is a big ask

MJK and Dennis - a formidable pair at Warwickshire. Sad news.

I am a little surprised that Davies has kept his place and Kai has been omitted once again. Looking at the averages I would have thought Davies would have benefitted from a game or two in the 2nds. However I hope I am proved wrong.

Just failed by a single run!! A very good win after that shaky start on day one.

They may have had better days - but I doubt there are many! All the partnerships exceeded 50 except for the unbeaten 7th and that was 46!!! Let's hope the weather allows us to finish them off tomorrow.

Well that's the 3 I wanted and it's not 5pm!!

Declared at tea - lets get 3 down by close of play!!

Should we declare now and give us a chance of getting the wickets given the possibility of rain tomorrow.?

I do hope we bat them out the game - 500 lead by tea would be perfect. Even with tomorrow's forecast there should be enough overs to get a deserved win.

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Yes incredibly short boundaries to the next two games after complaints from builders. We have notified the other counties as we clearly feel guilty!

Was surprised to see Barwell watching Leicester’s game rather than working on the wicket at lunch on Saturday!

Well Barwell is in Leicestershire!!

I would guess they were aiming at a tea declaration the way they were hitting out rather than carrying on a slower rate. Now to go on and get a few wickets tonight.
An impressive scorecard regarding Warks innings.

Should we aim to declare at Tea with a 200+ lead or bat on until last hour of the day? All assuming we stay in command,of course.

A good opening day from the fact that only 2 of their batsmen scored any runs and 4 of their top 7 didn't get to double figures.

Let's hear it for Jacob, the top scorer in England's second innings in an excellent win.

I see the demolition has been started by Edgbaston Stadium and not Warwickshire County Cricket Club!! Am I being picky or do others feel the name of the club is quietly being sidelined?