Highveld
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Tom Moores is out of contract at the end of the season, so could be a potential signing, if we decide to move on from Burgess. Another Keeper that will be a free-agent is Riki Wessells.
SEC game abandoned at 10am today, two T20's have been scheduled.
Live scores for game 1
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m6bf724a5-d5cd-4daf-ab73-dba2fb1352d0
It's stated in the thread title!
Of the four SEC games scheduled this week, including one at a test match ground,only one has had any play.
What we don't know is the threats he was subjected to, and the financial pressures he had to keep his family business alive.
It is frustrating that the real criminals behind this get away with nothing been done, and in some cases the full support of govering bodies & national governments.
An interesting read
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/57228211
Surely Lamb will come in to replace Sibley, he was in the side while Sibley was injured, and Mousley & Hose have done nothing, due to rain, to move ahead of Lamb in the past week.
Day 2 called off before the start time.
Live scores link
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m34b5c29f-7f46-4e61-8a98-edfd9f3145a1
Day 1 abandoned before the start of play.
Match abandoned at 2:43pm, presumably the outfield was two wet to get any meaningful play in the remaining days.
Yes, I'd expect both to travel to Chelmsford tomorrow with Pollock coming into the side.
The fact we are trying another wicketkeeper does suggest that Kelly is not seen as a long term solution for the position.
N'hants won toss and elected to Bowl.
WARWICKSHIRE 2ND XI
DP Sibley, DR Mousley, MJ Lamb, AJ Hose, JG Bethell, EA Brookes, AT Thomson, CG Benjamin†, HJH Brookes, CB Simmons, GA Garrett, RN Sidebottom
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE 2ND XI
BJ Curran, EN Gay, CO Thurston, JJ Cobb, RE Levi, HOM Gouldstone†, AS Basra, J Watson, AH Miller, NL Buck, CJ White, BD Glover
https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/chris-benjamin-1149157 A South African born keeper who has played for Essex 2nd xi and Durham Uni
No play today.
Ground Delay (10:46 to 12:30): Pre Start - wet outfield
Lunch (12:30 to 13:10): Pre Start
Ground Delay (13:10 to 13:49): Pre Start
End of Day (13:49): Following further rain - toss to be done - weather permitting at 11:00 on Day 2
Possibly Dom Sibley for the first two days, Wednesday will be a travel day before the game at Chelmsford.
Live Scores link
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m594715f7-920b-4e74-9ca2-f5b2a5ac71f5
Start is delayed due to wet ground!
He gets released from Hotel isolation tomorrow, so I'm sure the first he wants is a few days with his wife and children.
Ideally he'd be available for the game at New Road in about 10 days time.
Good article by Brian Halford here
https://edgbaston.com/news/malan-im-really-excited-to-call-this-my-home-ground/?fbclid=IwAR1UNl9NU6crk4fPnmBA-fSDZdtd3_vZs__AEJnRsFA2MMmc8UK0GyKkVhQ
It confirms, to me, that Malan has the right character we need as our overseas player.
Interestingly, he said he'd be open to a longer term deal.
Having read the lengthy guidlines that apply from Monday, I can understand why the club have sadly had to reach that decision.
Fortunately spectators will be allowed at club cricket, allowing the clubs a chance to make some money from their bar and catering.
The past 15 months have been very hard for local comunity cricket clubs with no income. It would not be a surprise to see several well known clubs in the area fold as a result of COVID.
https://edgbaston.com/news/games-at-edgbaston-community-sport-ground-to-remain-behind-closed-doors/
Explanation from the club
Not legal under the current laws of the game, Bambo is not wood and therefore is not a permitted material.
The laws also prohibit laminated bats for senior cricket.