Work to do here...

An average of 35.85 from 86 FC matches with 10 tons is a really decent record.

For me, Hamza Shaikh comes in to do 4day right away, give him opportunity.

I think from a selection point of view we already have the players at the club to cover this loss. He's been a terrific ambassador for the club though an has given us great service. We've also been very good to him. I wish him well, liked him as captain.

Durham have been eyeing him since the winter.

Is on the verge of joining Durham according to Dobell.

Also, Norwell out for the season.

Benjamin to Kent, maybe.

Some lovely shots too, looks very promising.

Outstanding performance. Incredible effort to roll a side on their own patch who only 2 days ago made 360 odd.

Good to see Hamza get a few.

Benjamin keeping, Burgess not fully fit.

Interested to learn that Leicestershire will apparently be charging a fee to watch their live streamed home games from August 11th...

Yes Leicestershire team looks very decent. No Yates is a big blow, particularly good run getter in this format. Could put Wylie up to open? He's done it in age group cricket.

Anyone else just searching for toss and team news? No, just me then...

Kai Smith was not in the squad v Essex, he played for the u18's as part of his recovery from a broken hand.

Different kind of test for us tomorrow, Leicestershire haven't lost many players to the other comp and have two decent overseas players in there line up so can put out some strong XI's. Chris Wright is back.

Just read the preview, really hope Yates and Burgess pass their fitness tests.

I kind of get it with Barnard, his overall career T20 record is average at best and I think his bowling would be very hittable in that format as he doesn't really have a yorker or any change up deliveries. He did only make 1 score in the the Blast games he did play too.

Benjamin getting the gloves ahead of Burgess is crazy though. Burgess a better batter across formats and clearly a considerably better keeper. Probably a better outfielder too for what it's worth, they have to hide Benjamin at fine leg or third.

Tremendous win. I never gave us a chance at half time. Good to see the senior players doing the heavy lifting. Good time to have played Essex as you feel they could chin a few sides when they reintroduce Harmer and Snater.

Exiled Bear wrote:

Andy wrote:

Unbelievably poor dismissal from Hamza.

It was there to hit, just got it completely wrong.

Yeah exactly

Unbelievably poor dismissal from Hamza.

Westley has released that ball from pretty wide on the crease too, would have almost certainly been sliding down. Still don't think the shot was on.

Anyway, remarkable how Barnard seems to have carried on from last year's ODC.

Quite why he was trying to sweep a ball that full I'll never know...anyway poor decision, I'm not sure Westley could believe it either.