The wicket was two paced and had variable bounce, which didn't help. Also some, like Matt Lamb got unplayable balls. However overall the performance wasn't good enough. Sometimes psycological factors come into play and contribute to a team collapsing, today looked like one of those days.

You have to wonder who made the decision to sign him, and how much the exersize has cost.

One good innings in three games is not good value, or helping the team develop.

Over the three games, how can anyone say Vahari has provided good value for the many thousands the club has spent on him? Not just salary, but flights, visa and work permits,, acomodation for him and his wife/partner. Id be very surprised if there was any change from £15,000.

For the development of the team, and our players, it would have been more effective to have played either Moulsey or Hose. It's unlikely either would have scored less runs over the three games.

Lost by Innings & 93 runs.

It was 16 against Kent over 100 years ago.

I don't think there will be any need to prepare teas today!

Toss 11:40, start at 12:00

Norwell in for Stone.
Durham elected to field.

50 for Ed Pollock.
Amir Khan is replacing Dan Moulsley.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/56911749

The squad, Norwell, Henry and Moulsey added to the team that beat Essex. With Stone been rested.

Live score and youtube links to appear here when available

https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/durham-v-warwickshire-29-april-2021/

NV Play page with scores and youtube link
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#mbbffdac2-bce7-465f-bd8e-761fbf5d126c

Direct YouTube link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWu4zqc4Big

What do people expect from this game? any team changes etc?
Sibley is still out,
Can Stone play 3 games in a row?
Any other changes?

Sadly Malan won't be available until the Worcestershire game the following week.

Ed is in need of a good score, he's not even getting many runs for Barnt Green.

Sadly, still no spectators allowed at Portland Road.

https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m48d1b488-5576-4149-abf7-547c4b879c52

Team
EJ Pollock*, DR Mousley, AJ Hose, EA Brookes, DJ Lincoln†, BJJ Wells, VV Kelley, HJH Brookes, MA Johal, GA Garrett, RN Sidebottom, T Ali

I was out all day, so very pleased to read of the win, and that Rob Yates and Sam Hain played a big part in that.

The team looks to be getting stronger and more confident by the week, and the addition of Danny Briggs is looking to be a success, he's showing the character and determination the side needs.

Hopefully the good days are not too far ahead.

Also good to see Vihari made his first 50 for the club.

I thought the comentary from Clive Eakin and Don Toppley was very good at time, with lots of interesting anecdotes to help fill the day, great to have as a background while working.
It would be interesting to know the budget, and resources, each county have allocated to their video streaming offering. We do need to remember that the BBC comentary which accompanies the pictures is designed for the online listening audience, not the video stream, and radio comentary is a very different skill.

I'm very appreciative of the fact we can now both watch and listen to the full days play from every game, at no cost.

A serious question, for the long term development of the side, would we have been better off playing Dan Mousley or Adam Hose in the lat two games instead of Vihari?

We aren't even allowed spectators at club cricket, except for certain exemptions. However members of a club are able to use any outside hospitality facilities they clubs may have!

Ethan has got his 100, with Henry at the other end. Quite a moment for the Brookes family.

Live scores and highlights
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#m2df4abdd-ef76-40e5-a530-86bd0d0814e7

Youtube live stream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czev1GS6RuE
Live scores
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/#mfb89a040-afa7-468e-a071-ea97913d3fda

Miles in for Sibley

As a very famous, and successful, american football coach said may years ago,
"part of your ability is the ability to be on the field"

Over the years the club has invested too much time and money on players who were available signigicantly less time than they were injured.

Official Preview from the club

https://edgbaston.com/fixtures/first-xi/warwickshire-v-essex-22-april-2021/#match-match-previews