Bald_Reynard
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Inside-edge wrote:
Called up to the Pakistan squad ahead of their tour of Ireland and England later this month.
https://edgbaston.com/news/hassan-ali-in-pakistan-squad-for-ireland-and-england-tours/
Away from us for 3 CC games (from 10 May) and at least one T20.
Team as expected, only change from the Durham game, is Hassan in for Rushworth.
We won the toss and (obviously, with the Kookaburra) chose to bat first. Of course, with this game (as with all except one this season), it is very likely there will be no result, other than a draw!
Andy wrote:
Maybe he's still finding his way after injury? Don't think he's a top 5 batter at the moment.
Going forward how would people feel about leaving Briggs out of the side in 4day cricket whilst using Yates and Mousley/Bethell to bowl the spin overs? For sure they'd still be times we'd pick Briggs on certain pitches against certain opponents but we could also have the option of leaving him out and playing an extra seamer or batter.
I definitely would leave Briggs out. Its not just how effective he's been in this match - he had a poor (red ball) season last year - only 9 wickets for 346 runs (in 135 overs). Yates, Bethell and Mousley can all cover spin needs (and with Briggs out, we can play all 3 as batsmen, or have an extra seamer).
Though, having said that, I do feel Lintott should be given more red ball opportunities - 193 overs in all the time he's been with us, is not really a fair crack of the whip. Last season, in the one CC game he played, he took 3 for 90, in 18 overs (as well as getting a 78).
BosworthBear wrote:
I hope we play well but the 13 man squad looks pretty poor!
We don't seem to be ready this season!
Inside-edge wrote:
To go out on short term loan to Glamorgan. Warwickshire have the option to recall if needed.
https://edgbaston.com/news/craig-miles-joins-glamorgan-on-short-term-loan/
https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/warwickshire-v-leicestershire-friendly-26-march/
36 overs possible yesterday - Leics finished on 224 for 3.
Inside-edge wrote:
2nd XI friendly against Leicestershire due to start tomorrow (26th) has been called off.
I wonder if the First Team game is also off today. The morning weather forecast is reasonable and I expected a start by now - but Play.com Live scores don't show it.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/cricket/warwickshires-recruitment-id-potential-end-28849961
Cain's interview with the Mail didn't throw up too many surprises, but there was one thing that stood out. We're leaving it late to sign a second Overseas player. I guess a batsman - possibly one who might offer a backup spin option?
Will Porterfield has just gone to Lancashire as a Coach. Another ex-Bear finding a career away from Edgbaston.
Andy wrote:
Wylie in the XI today too, 2 wickets. I said it last season when they were both performing well that there is no way Warwickshire should be looking to sign another spinner before Wylie and Ali have had a proper go. Wylie looks a real good option in white ball cricket with his batting ability and Ali already has such excellent control.
Hamza surely gets a go in the 4 day side this season at some point.
Wylie took 4 for 42 off his 10 overs, which was pretty good, considering most other bowlers got well thumped!
Tazeem 1 for 46 off his 10.
Wylie opened and got 7, Shaikh, 14, but the batsmen generally couldn't stand up to the Aussie attack.
Andy wrote:
Made 77 off 49 today.
Where has he gone after Hobart? I can't see any competitions he'd be playing in.
I see Derbyshire have appointed Ben Smith as Batting Coach, in place of Belly. In their announcement, they wish Ian all the best, "in the next stage of his Coaching career". Could that be back at Edgbaston, in place of Frost? If so, it has been a long time, coming.
He's only 34 and played for Northants this season, I wonder if he's retained his registration - he'd be a very useful back up spinner in case of injury.
BristolBear wrote:
Looks like Garton got out of Sussex at the right time.
The situation at Sussex right now seems a real mess.
Sounds like Farbs hasn't helped things!
Henry really has so underperformed for us in the last 2 seasons (even for the Seconds), I do think a move away is the best for both parties. I guess Derbyshire could well be the most likely destination.
GerryShedd wrote:
Having looked on the two Sussex related on-line forums, you're right, BristolBear, that whilst posters on one of them seem glad to see George go, posters on The Inner Circle are on the whole really sorry.
The lady poster who I assume is George's mother says, amongst other comments:
"George asked to be released from his contract with Sussex because he became more and more disillusioned, undervalued and unhappy at the club. So much so that he felt he’d fallen out of love with the game and questioned his future in cricket.
His move to Warwickshire is an attempt to get that love of the game back.
He has signed a 2 year white ball contract but with a pay-as-you-play red ball added on.
One of the main reasons he went to Warks was because of Robbo.
The Cricketer have jumped the gun somewhat. I believe it was going to be announced on Monday."
It's good news that he may play 4 day cricket as well as white ball, otherwise it just looks like a Vitality Blast deal.
With an impending Henry Brookes announcement, I wouldn't be surprised to see Garton also being signed up for a more full time red ball deal.
Andy wrote:
He's made a ton against the friendliest of friendly bowling today.
True (I did see the videos after I posted that), but putting aside that one performance, he has batted really well in his 2 previous Seconds games. Averaging 70.00 in 3 innings, 140 runs with 2 x 50's (and 1 Not Out). If he'd had more opportunities he might have done even better. I don't know about his Overseas status though, as far as I can tell, he's a Kiwi through and through.
The_Lickey_Banker wrote:
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.
Bhula has got a ton (NO) today. Depending on the Overseas / work permit requirements, I think we'd be mad not to consider him for some sort of contract next season.
UrsaMinor wrote:
OH-D: In the first ten years of his career he took 109 first class wickets at an average of 38 and was very lucky to still have a contract. In the next five and a bit, he's taken 205 wickets at 23 and is an automatic first choice. Was this Pop Welch's doing?
Yes, as Andy says, Pop took OHD on in his second stint as Bowling Coach. I remember an interview he gave at the time, saying that Olly needed to remodel his action and he worked with him all one close season and sorted something out.
What an advert for a bowler who perseveres to get things right - but probably more importantly, a Coach who knows what he's doing. It's a travesty, if the rumours about Welch wanting to go, are because of the relationship he had with First Team Coach. Robinson (and to a certain extent, Farbrace, for putting up with it), could have a lot to answer for !