Probably longer drinks breaks and drinks at the fall of a wicket.

Hopefully the umpires are sensible and flexible on timings today.

The vast majority of players, and coaches at any level have a very poor knowlege of the laws of the game.

The umpires dealt with the situation correctly.

Lunch was taken at the normal time.

Yes very strange indeed, especially as mediocrity is allowed from some players.

Live scores and live stream

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#mfd2fbbe4-b10c-4283-8e94-bdc1ce306df3

Tom Banton would strengthen the squad, and should be worth a place in the side in all forms of the game.
Adam Hose has had chances in red ball cricket and failed to deliver. He is not considered to be a viable option for championship cricket, therefore there is no point offering him a full contract.

Adding Tom Banton would make the side stronger and would be a good signing.

That would appear to be a very significant conflict of interest.

Signing a 30 year old pace bowler with a history of injury problems, and a reputation of not working to reach and maintain the required fitness level does look like a very risky decision.

The club has had several bowlers who were injured more than they were available to play over the years, with Rankin and Stone been just two examples.
Do we really need to sogn another? Especially one with a history of unacceptable social media posts, and the potential to unsettle the rest of the squad?

The difference is Stone works hard to get fit, but is prone to injury.
Robinson is not fit, and has never reached the fitness levels needed for test cricket.
There is also the issues of the attitude shown by his historic social media tweets.
Not a play I'd be actively chasing.

Ultimately, Davies hasn't performed and is should probably have been omitted before now.
However his poor performances have been accepted, and that caused issues elsewhere in the team.
If he'd been available, Marcos Jamson of South Africa would have been a good signing, and would have contributed in all parts of the game.

Lamb has scored almost 500 runs including two hundreds, are you seriously suggesting he is dropped?

McAndrew has scored more runs than Vihari who was a specialist batsman, did in more games last season, as well as taking 16 wickets in the 7 innings he's bowled in.

If a young batsman should be added to the side it should be Ethan Brookes, who is consitantly scoring runs in the second team, and taking wickets.

Also, Bethell has a good claim to be included, especially with 11 wickets in the game at Tonbridge.

As I said before an average of below 13, from a specialist batsman after 7 games does not deserve to be near the first team, unless you're happy to accept mediocrity.

With an average of under 13, under 9 excluding his one good innings, and a poor second team game, Yates should not be anywhere near the first team at the moment.

There are comments here about players been selected regardless of their poor form, Yates is a prime example of that this season.

Interesting article on Saqib Mahmood
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/61719270?at_custom3=BBC+Test+Match+Special&at_medium=custom7&at_campaign=64&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at_custom4=B39F6090-03A6-11ED-9F5D-189F96E8478F&at_custom2=facebook_page&fbclid=IwAR1C2GnZWafG1KT-qJBihcPhSRw3tw3D9l9pcTHB6LMXmxR_MrHtk13v_00

Thanks for that, The link was honestly intended to be helpful.

The last thing anyone want's is to be waiting hours for an ambulance or in A&E with heat stroke, especially as we can take steps to avoid it.

Have a great weekend, and stay safe.

I can't remember the last time I read a paper newspaper, but I read the online versions of several. Always best to gather information from a number of sources.

It's a great pity you didn't learn any manners and how to be ppolite in your previous 77 years.

The link was provided as it contianed useful information.

A long but useful article here

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/14/how-to-spot-heatstroke-and-avoid-it?utm_term=62d0e6465046bacc70c9df235fc5dcb8&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayUK&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTUK_email&fbclid=IwAR12Zvpb-mfs8xPdALf07FQ4RXxlvfVhDOl5un1LOMNcGptpqsdbmddrVDE

Do drink lots of water, 2-3 litres per day at least

1 we have more knowledge of the harmful effects of excessive heat
2 Society has become more more litigous

If spectating, I'd be trying to sit in the shade, dress appropriately and drink lots of fluids, but not alcohol.

I'd also suggest being extra careful about keeping any packed lunches cool would be sensible.

Any further thoughts on contracts after the Hampshire game?

I can understand the extention for Bethell, he's finished school so is now a full time player, so the club have probably revised the terms of his contract, given him a pay rise and added an extra year. All quite reasonable.

As Stone and Hose are not playing red ball cricket, it seems reasonable to only offer them "White ball" deals, obviously with clauses to cover a situation where they did play any Red ball games.

What is difficult to understand is why Lintott was given a full contract, when he does not, and isn't likely to play any red ball cricket.

Also, Rob Yates must be very greatful he signed a long contract last summer, as he'd be struggling for a new contract if he was out of contract this season.

The ecb sent advice out to umpires and this has also been circulated to clubs, about the conditons this weekend.

Expect additional drinks breaks etc

There was a lot of "Buffet" bowling from the England side, with some good batting from the south Africans.

Overall an enjoyable days play at New Road