Sam dropped after 4 disappointingly low scores for Hobart (3, 0, 11, 14). And they promptly win, with a convincing batting display. Can't see him getting back in, unless of injuries.

https://edgbaston.com/news/hain-ready-to-embrace-hobart-opportunity/

Sam is joining Hobart in the T20.

https://edgbaston.com/news/simon-kerrigan-joins-warwickshires-pathway-coaching-team/

Kerrigan is the new High Performance (Academy) Coach - and will also work as the First team Spin bowling Coach.

Andy wrote:

George Maddy
Isaac Mohammed
Yusuf Khalil
Sinel Gunaratne
Theo Wylie
Oliver Dandy
Taz Ali
Edward Batchelor

Thanks Andy. I think I've seen the names on an earlier post, but still the Club should have given the full list in this website news. Perhaps you might get a job in the Media Department!

Inside-edge wrote:

https://edgbaston.com/news/class-of-24-bright-future-for-academy-prospects/

Shame, no names are mentioned, other than the 4 we know about. Another example of the Media Department falling down on the job.

The BBC are saying it is a contract for red and white ball, nothing about just a possibility of red ball. I'm sure he'll be HB's replacement.

I don't think we'll sign another seamer - let alone use an Overseas (CC) slot for one (I reckon that will be either an opening batsman, preferably one who bowls a bit of spin - there are quite a few around). Booth will be a more significant replacement for Garrett & Johal's places and Norwell will be given another chance.

Andy wrote:

Interesting. Always thought him a bit overrated. He's had loads of issues with illness and injury too. Has pace and can bit though I suppose and he's a left armer which we don't have currently.

FINALLY, an experienced left arm seamer to replace Barker - its only taken 5 years ! Its a shame it will only be for white ball though. And as Andy says, he has had lots of injury issues - just hope they've been largely sorted. Not as good a batsman as KB, but he is no slouch in the lower order.

No huge surprise as regards a contract with us, but Michael Booth has signed for 3 years:-

https://edgbaston.com/news/booth-buzzing-to-be-a-bear-after-signing-first-pro-deal/

He has been playing a fair bit this year - for the Seconds and in the 50 over team - and done OK (probably no more than that at the moment).

Kai has signed a 2 year contract. Great news - he is a big prospect:-

https://edgbaston.com/news/teen-prospect-kai-smith-signs-bears-contract/

I haven't seen any announcement of our 'Retained List'. There was speculation on the likely leaving of George Garrett and Manraj Johal, but as far as I've seen, it's gone quiet at Edgbaston.

ExiledBrummie wrote:

Have we had an overseas batter as poor as Braithwaite!!?

All our Overseas batsmen have been poor in recent years (though Malan did improve towards the end and Pandya never had much chance before injury). The All Rounders have been a mixed bag (McAndrew & Maxwell did better batting than they did bowling and Brathwaite was so hit and miss - literally !). The bowling choices have been generally OK - last season, Yadav & Siraj and this, Hasan Ali. I wonder whether the fact that our First Team Coach was a bowler, might lead him to be a better judge on that side ? Someone definitely needs to sort out any Overseas batting choices next year - perhaps Larsen might do better.

Still a delay, after the Inspection, but play is due to start soon.
We're unchanged from the Middlesex game.
Somerset won the toss and chose to bat. Andy Umeed playing for them.

Andy wrote:

I wouldn't even be considering him. This lad averages 10 from 21 FC innings in NZ. One 50+ score.

Yes, I checked him out and spotted those stats. As BR says, he also looks to be a 'thoroughgoing' Kiwi, so unless he has UK connections; status, visa and permit issues might preclude a contract anyway.

Interesting team out today:-
Amir Khan
Isaac Mohammed
Chris Benjamin (Keeper)
Jakob Bhula
Danyal Khan
Kai Smith
George Maddy
Jake Lintott (Captain)
Henry Brookes
Che Simmons
Sam Atkinson
Yadvinder Singh (Bowling)

Possibly one indication of a new Summer contract (depending on Overseas status / visa permits) - Wellington (NZ) batsman Jakob Bhula - who's done really well since he came in. Nikhil Gorantla has also done well in a couple of 2nds game recently, I thought he might be worth another look, but he's not playing today.

Moseley's Yadvinder Singh might also get a Development contract.

No Johal or Garrett (again) says to me that they'll be on their way soon.

With no recent 2nds appearances for Johal and Garrett, I would guess they'll be announced as being released soon. I thought Simmons might also go, but he's a bit younger and playing in the current 2nds game.

Opening the batting for the Seconds today. Has he been released by Derbyshire?

I see Billy Godleman is opening the batting for the Seconds. Has he been released by Derbyshire?

We won by 48 runs. All the bowlers (except Blakemore), getting amongst the wickets.
A great team performance.
National Under 18's One Day Cup Champions!

Playing the Final against Somerset at Kibworth today.

We got a decent score of 262 in our 50, largely down to George Maddy (77). And have taken 4 wickets (for 60, off 15 overs).

Our Theo Wylie opened the batting for the Lions and made 150 off 118 balls (21x4's, 2x6's).