Highveld
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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.
It would be a great gesture if people were able to make a donation to the MND research charity, in Jane's memory to help find a cure for this vicious disease.
Sadly MND is a vicious cruel desease, with no cure.
Final day report from cricinfo, including a great tribute to Jane Hyatt, that many of us knew
https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/county-championship-2021-1244186/warwickshire-vs-worcestershire-group-1-1244253/match-report-4
Are you honestly suggesting we drop our leading run scorer?
If Sibley and Woakes are both available I'd leave out Bresnan & Norwell.
I wouldn't make major changes to the batting order, just have Yates at 3 then Malin, hain & Lamb, with Woakes at 7 & Burgess at 8.
Even if he was on a limited number of overs, his batting would strengthen the side. I could see him batting at 6 and bowling the overs that Bresnan & Rhodes have been sharing.
Hose was captain today!
A good win, but still some concerns with the bowling.
Bethell took a great catch when he was bowling.