104 runs behind at tea, we really need to get Root out before the close of play tonight or we could be looking at a big total to chase in the fourth innings.

I still think Taz Ali should have been selected, it would have been interesting to see him bowling this afternoon. A bit of spin wouldn't go amiss right now, maybe give Yates a few overs to see what he can do?

Webster batted superbly this morning, just a pity the other batsmen didn't stick around a little bit longer. Slightly disappointed with a lead of 48, another 30 or 40 would have been useful. Still, we've got our noses in front.

Over to you, OHD, Bamber, Booth & Barnard.

The World Test Championship starts on Wednesday 11 June, so depending on when the Aussie squad meets up for that Webster's last game for us could be as early as 31 May when we play Durham in the Vitality Blast. We are scheduled to play 2 mores games in that competition on the 6 & 8 June but he could well be preparing for the WTC by then.

The West Indies tests are scheduled to start on 25 June & finish on 16 July, if he does come back after then he could play on 18 July against Derbyshire (VB) & on 22 July against Worcestershire (CC).

Let's hope OHD can stick around for an hour or so today, and then Webster, Smith, Booth & Bamber can put some runs on the board.

Webster looked in pretty good nick when he came in yesterday, so if he can get a big score & the others chip in I reckon we can get to around 300.

I'm disappointed Taz Ali is not included, i thought he bowled well in the first two matches we played.

Slightly worried about Shaikh/Malik/Mousley at 3/4/5, it could well be the reason we decided to bowl first.

I think the team today will be:

Yates
Davies
Mousley
Hain
Barnard
Webster
Smith
Booth
Bamber
OHD
T Ali

Plenty of bowling options and a strong middle order.

Still buzzin' over yesterdays remarkable performance, and i think some praise should go to Head Coach Ian Westwood. We actually looked like a team showing some grit & determination for a change, rather than the attitude of the last 3 seasons of 'oh well, another disappointing performance but let's not dwell on that - focus on the positives (?) and move on' that we used to hear.

It was great to hear on commentary the Warwickshire squad on the balcony, clapping & cheering the batsmen in the middle all afternoon. Real team spirit and long may it continue.

Oh wow, wow, wow, WOW! What a wonderful game of cricket that was - fantastic!!

Superb batting from Barnard, Smith, Booth & Bamber this afternoon - absolutely brilliant!!

Oh no, Kai Smith tries a pull to leg but misses the ball and is out LBW. 102 needed from 35 overs now.

Tea, we need 113 off 38 overs. If these two stay in for another 20-odd overs we should be in a winning position!

Superb partnership from Barnard & Smith, 145 needed now off 43 overs.

C'mon you Bears!

Barnard & Smith going well, 176 needed off a minimum of 50 overs.

Hain & Mousley gone, in big trouble now

Why is Fernando not bowling, surely he's not injured already?

Well at least we're making a fight of it, pretty good scoring rate too.

Well done to Taz Ali for his 3 wickets, not a great pitch for a young spinner to ply his trade on but credit to him for plugging away and getting his wickets.

Well that was underwhelming! Bamber apart our bowling attack was pretty poor today, especially Fernando & Booth. When they came back on in those last few overs they both looked as if they would rather be anywhere else than bowling for us. It looked like they were bowling in the last game of the season rather than the first. Even if you're not bowling well, at least show a bit of determination & desire, look as if you want to do your best for your team. Barnard didn't bowl particularly well today but at least he shows some effort and desire, as he always does.

Westwood clearly has a lot to sort out on the bowling front, lets hope our batting is up to scratch tomorrow.

A terrible shot by Coles, but well done to young Taz Ali. Another couple of wickets before tea will do nicely.

Great opening bowling by Bamber, we need the other seamers to back him up now.

Good to see the likes of Shaikh, Smith & Taz Ali in today, good luck to all of them.

COYB!

Good luck to the Bears today and for the rest of the season.

I have faith in Westwood, and hoping for a better season in the Championship.

I think Briggs will play and bat at 8, just to strengthen the tail. I'm predicting a Bears win to get us off to a good start.

This, i believe, is the current Members Committee - could it be down to them to pull the rug on Robinson?

https://edgbaston.com/members-committee/

If not, then i would guess either the CEO Stuart Cain or Performance Director Gavin Larsen would make the decision.