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?

I was unfortunate enough to make the trip down to Canterbury for the T20 quarter final defeat a couple of years back. A section of their fans were awful!

Also when Durham took their final wicket against Worcestershire yesterday, their players celebrated wildly too - as well they might. I think I would be more annoyed if the players didn't celebrate! Players like Hassan Ali bring something extra to the game.

That was fun - I'd just lost all hope when the 9th went down.

Excited by our chances this year. Still got Norwell and Briggs to come back.

The key will be if our openers can maintain form.

He's now only 16 off his first class best.

If I recall from two years ago he tended to be out soon after he reached his hundred.

With no overseas yet for Kent, Gilchrist - one of their main line seamers - injured and now Quinn seemingly injured, this feels like a chance for us to post a big score.

Decent start as well so just have to hope the weather doesn't impact this game too much.

Mine has now arrived

Also still not had mine yet

I think Somerset will go down based on last season and that. We would've beaten them over four days, I'm pretty sure.

I'm hoping/assuming the extra bonus point we allowed them has no impact due to our loftier ambitions.

mad - I see what you're saying with the 'kids' but surely there's a point where have have to accept them (and readily) as first team players

I think Somerset will go down based on last season and that. We would've beaten them over four days, I'm pretty sure.

I'm hoping/assuming the extra bonus point we allowed them has no impact due to our loftier ambitions.

mad - I see what you're saying with the 'kids' but surely there's a point where have have to accept them (and readily) as first team players

It really does dampen enthusiasm for the upcoming season because it suggests the problems from last season (Davies ever presence, strange selections from Robinson etc.) will be here again this season.

As mentioned above Davies walks around like he owns the place already, and to me the way he has to direct at least one fielder in between every ball is an undermining of the captain.

Not happy with this at all.

Any scorecards available for these two games, or just the reports?

Would just like to add my thanks to the effort that goes into running this forum. Massively appreciate it!

I remember we played against Yorkshire a few years back in the T20's and he did absolutely nothing for them.

So although he will be good in the sense he should get a few more bums on seats, I agree we should await his contribution.

Maybe we will benefit from the batting points change on the basis we will still be scoring nil but other teams will be scoring less!

Not unhappy with this - we've struggled with the ball in all formats at all levels.

Need to get a decent appointment in now.

The most joyous moment of the season!

Sensational from Norwell

Well we've pretty much ensure there will be a result, barring any delays!

14 overs in 70 minutes. That's really not on - hope they get a suitable fine.

Hain is apparently struggling with injury.

They started on time after all that! Credit to ground staff for managing that

I work in Bournville and it has only just stopped raining, after having rained quite heavily overnight - I would therefore be surprised if they start on time