That is really sad news, Brian Hain was a great guy.

Welcome Lickey_bear, Yes, very bad news and if that situation didn't affect Sam Hain, then nothing will. Looking at the batting stats, it doesn't look too bad from that point of view but not being able to win after setting Essex and Somerset, big totals, it does look like a case of strengthening the bowling. No point having bowling that has a side 5-6 down and cannot finish them off. We will never win many games if we cannot bowl side out twice and lots of bowlers at the same pace and over 30 will just get samey and allow any opposing batsman to score easily once they are 'In'. The bowling stats are the poorest I have seen for us in years and that must be a priority for next season.