Highveld
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Has been named as captain for the england T20 tour of Ireland.
Perhaps the other counties were wrong? but they had their own reasons for deciding not to offer a contract, based on the evidence before them at the time.
Yes he has played some good innings this season, hopefully he can continue to do so on a regular basis, we need reliable players in the team.
Zen is 27, almost 28, remember he was rejected by 12 counties, they can not all have been wrong when they decided not to sign him.
Same squad as Wednesday.
Some of the batsmen still have not contributed to an acceptable level.
Average from first two games https://countycrickethub.net/team-averages.html?teamid=16&comp=2&year=2025
https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_summary#mf36e1a2f-fcf3-46f1-97b2-c5341254f8fe
A key factor with Taz is that is economy rate is very good for his style of bowling, by not bowling loose balls every over he maintains pressure on the batsman.
For him to develop more it would be a good idea for him to spend the winter playing a lot of cricket overseas in a country with good facilities for developing spin bowlers, possibly a winter in Sri Lanka would be the best option.
Updated averages after todays game
https://countycrickethub.net/team-averages.html?teamid=16&comp=2&year=2025
I think the team changes were justified and worked well. Taz was excelent and a good list A debut for Adam Sylvester.
Stress fracture I think, which would stop him bowling but not fielding
Lintott's economy rate justifies his omission.
Stats for the first two games
https://countycrickethub.net/team-averages.html?teamid=16&comp=2&year=2025
Third game in the group stages, and the second of three at Rugby School.
_https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_summary#m3790308d-ee1c-4a6f-bdd5-98472e34647f_
Despite the abysmal form from some of our team, there are unlikely to be any changes, unless Sam Hain is released from the unwanted competition.
Hope you have a great day, the small bank by the roadway around the ground has some shade from the mature trees and a slightly elevated view of the ground, that's where I'd choose to sit.
The main playing field actually has space for two seperate games to be played at the same time and additional space as well, so there should be ample space behind the ring of seats surrounding the boundary.
As for the lack, or otherwise, of beer, it's not an issue for many people, especially if it's a very hot day, avoiding alcohol, especially if you ae driving is probably the wise decision.
Interestingly in the T20 Tom Latham, who many here thought was a slow scorer actually had more runs, from the same number of Innings for a strike rate less than 3% slower.
Yes, Davies has done well in the two 50 over games, but that does not atone for the multitude of bad innings and bad decisions he has made before.
There are still massive areas of our play and selection that need massive improvement. It was very good to see how Ed Barnard led the team, especially his encouragement of Taz Ali wwhen he was bowling.
The umpires have been right so far today.
Both are very experiences umpires, with Sue Redfern having handled international matches. They are not the reason for the bad batting.
First home game,amuch improved performance is required from,most of, the team.
This is the first of 3 games at Rugby School.
Live scores link _https://live.nvplay.com/ecb/?tab=m_summary#m9eb9a732-8902-4bb8-bfcb-aa894231842a_
We will see!
Sadly Alex D has already captained England Lions so madder things, and players of equal unsuitability and lack of talent have captained England.
Interesting that new team names are possible.
The Birmingham City Knights sounds pretty good to me, playing in a Royal Blue and White kit, maybe even the traditional "Penquin" broad white stripe.
With the new Sports Quarter stadium, it would not be a surprise to see some the the games played at the new stadium, especially as Knighthead Capital are part owners of the team.
One day cup averages after game 1
https://countycrickethub.net/team-averages.html?teamid=16&comp=2&year=2025