Can't get the tail out again, this is going to be a real problem if it's a recurring theme

That's also now four matches and four lost tosses

I agree that he should be in the XI if fit, just not sure who you would drop.

If it's purely on bowling form based on the last couple of games, you would have to say Woakes drops out. But I can't see that with his batting and his pedigree.

Ali wouldn't be dropped which then means OHD or Rushworth, who have been the best two bowlers so far! Probably OHD drops out then?

Who would Norwell come in for if he was fit?

Just about keeping ourselves in it and getting a wicket each time they look like they might get away from us

And I don't think that is out. Evened itself out pretty quickly

That's a bit of a shocker from the umpire.

It's hit Pope in front of middle and off and was very low. Not sure on what basis the umpire is not giving that out.

That's a bit of a shocker from the umpire.

It's hit Pope in front of middle and off and was very low. Not sure on what basis the umpire is not giving that out.

Very much worried about Rhodes, Bristol. I can't remember the last time he had a good knock, and his average must be pretty low last couple of years.

If he wasn't captain and Bethell wasn't injured, I have no doubt Bethell would be in the team instead.

94-6. Could be staring down the barrel of a big defeat here, their batting lineup is very strong.

Need a partnership or a weather intervention!

Probably could've done with winning the toss. Only one team (Durham) in both divisions won toss and chose to bat.

Starting to spit in Bournville so I wouldn't be surprised if they don't come back out after lunch.

BristolBear wrote:

Looking at the forecast I don’t think we’ll find out the 11 tomorrow. It’s supposed to start raining around 10 and not stop until well into the afternoon.
It’s not that great any of the days really. Perhaps handy to take a draw off Surrey at this point and then play them without Foakes and Pope later in the year.

11 released - same team as Kent, so Briggs misses out

That's a real shame with Bethell because this year could, and probably would've been his breakthrough year.

I guess he can still bat but is he good enough to play as a specialist batsman?

I wouldn't have thought so Lickey but then they do have some decent players in their seconds! Players who will definitely feature in first XI when they lose some to England.

Somewhat surprised by the changes, I have to say. You would've thought Simmons and Johal need as much game time as possible.

Presumably referring to Miles, Garrett and Johal?

Miles is a major disappointment in that he had great red ball form two years ago but struggled last year and this game would suggest it could be a similar story this year.

Garrett - unfortunately I don't think I've ever been convinced he has enough.

Johal has had flashes and I'm hoping still can provide more.

Still not sure which way H Brookes is going, there is definitely talent there.

And Simmons has shown promise at least.

All out for 64, whoops

Whilst it's true that we have less players in the Hundred squads than we did last year, there is still potential for others to be called up (thinking of Miles at least last year) when there are injuries/international call ups to current squads.

Re Mousley, based on his early form it looks like he may be starting in CC and T20 games so actually should be getting enough experience.

Atm we seem to be losing about the right amount of players that we can still field a decent 50 over team, but also give some youngsters a chance.

Second XI finally get their season under way on day 2 after the first day of this was also washed out.

Team as follows: A Khan, H Shaikh, CG Benjamin*, EA Brookes, DA Khan, GW Maddy†, DR Briggs, CN Miles, HJH Brookes, CB Simmons, MS Johal, GA Garrett

Somerset 118/5. 3 for H Brookes and 2 for Simmons.

Not sure whether Miles has been injured recently but he's struggled so far. Good to see Briggs bowling though.

Game at Portland Road v Somerset seemingly didn't get going today. Pitch still affected by recent weather I assume?

Hose already been dropped from the Worcestershire red ball team: https://wccc.co.uk/hose-included-in-second-squad-for-lancashire-encounter/

Wasn't that the reason he went there?