KingofSpain
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Sounds like Rushworth is crocked again after three overs. His body simply isn't up to the rigours of first class cricket. Simmons needs to play going forward.
Still no squad or preview from the club. Total lack of communication. The club media operation has been getting progressively worse over the past few years since Tom Rawlings left. I hope the players remember there is a game on.
The Daily Mail has published an update on out-of contract players. Ajeet Singh Dale and Tawenda Muyeye are in demand.
Muyeye in particular would be an excellent addition as a quality all format top order batsman.
I assume Miles will be released and we could use that salary for Singh Dale. Lancashire are apparently in the running.
The tannoy announcer was quick to tell everyone about Danny Briggs getting 300 T20 wickets last Friday but did they mention Sam Hain passing 4000 T20 runs for Warwickshire? I may have missed it.
I agree with Paul. I want to see players enjoying their cricket and happy to be here. It is a privilege to represent the Bears and play in front of the supporters. Be a serious cricketer without taking it too seriously.
I doubt Bashir rates highly on the Performance Director's data spreadsheet. I really don't see the point I'm signing him.
There can't be many counties looking for a first choice spinner. His agent is doing overtime trying to find him one. Briggs leaving frees up a salary but I would rather the club develop Taz Ali.
It should have been announced that the Pears match was Moeen's farewell. Perhaps it sums up his return to the club that he just slips out of the backdoor without any fanfare.
The media output from the club has been absolutely dreadful for a few years now. They only seem interested in social media "bantz" these days.
We want decent previews and engaging content, not inane post match interviews and half hearted quotes. Many counties are offering so much more.
Brian Halford was excellent when he was at the club and his podcast is a great listen. The personnel in more recent times have gone through the motions.
Moody Moeen is just going through the motions. I thought his contract was until the end of July.
Talking about optimism, Bethell should have a chat with McCullum and request to play tonight. He could jump in a car at lunch and be at Edgbaston in good time to play.
On the Bears Podblast last week, Garton (who came across really well) said that he was available for red ball selection and hoped to get his chance at some stage.
Bears preview
Same squad. No mention of Dicky Gleeson.
Lost by one wicket! Five wickets for Eddie Miller.
Opening the batting and going well. Imagine if this happens on Friday night. A complete embarrassment for everyone at Warwickshire.
He is a good cricketer and a good addition to the squad. I reckon this is our first signing based on data from James Thomas's laptop. I expect there will be more.
Everything wrong with our T20 campaign to date has already been highlighted. The captaincy is a major issue and we need something to galvanise this team. Qualifying for the quarter final is probably the best we can hope for again, which after the years of investment and prioritisation for this format is a massive underachievement.
Nice article on the BBC on our Woakesy.
A good move for Danny. He has been excellent for us for the past five years and he deserves to take this opportunity towards the end of his career.
This may explain the interest in Bashir but Briggs will be difficult to replace in the white ball cricket.
I wouldn't be happy if I was a Yorkshire supporter. They never do anything in T20 and are an extremely poor team again this year. Their only plan seems revolve around Malan batting through. Still, we can only beat what's in front of us. Let's see if we can back it up today.