Well that run out was definitely out - not sure how the umpire didn't give it

Seems crazy to have not offered him a deal

And this article pretty much confirms the above, Bears need experienced players back - Westwood: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/cy901x4wxnzo

I would say he could've reasonably expected to have had Ali, which with Gleeson and Mousley takes away three bowlers and potentially the opening bowling partnership

GerryShedd wrote:

Ian Westwood, looking a bit downbeat, reflects on the losses and, and one point, says:
"We need to find our formula", which is quite a revealing comment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lui6iZkXpPQ

I would say it's fair enough to say we need to find our formula. Multiple players he expected to have, he doesn't, so he could have had the best laid plans but they're useless now without the players. I'm sure the plan wasn't to have Barnard opening the bowling...

There is a better formula/selection out there with what we've currently got but not sure even that gets us to knockouts.

I would expected him to go to Surrey based on their lack of frontline spinner (which could potentially cost them the title this season).

And I wouldn't be overly disappointed if we missed out on him as I think we should be investing our time and money into Taz Ali.

Do we know who O Khan is?

Just to add to all the misery above, Gleeson didn't finish the final over the Mumbai game last night...

Was stretching his leg before the start of the over, bowled 3 balls then went off

Andy wrote:

Why is this Sylvester chirping the batters after getting whacked for 6?

My lip-reading read "f** arrogant t***". Something wound him up...

Related to his specific thread though he definitely could shed a few pounds. Barely got off the ground for that potential catch.

KingofSpain wrote:

No mention of Moeen Ali. Is he available? Does he even want to play?

He is contracted to us until July. https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/czjed1rnwejo

Especially when we need him more than ever since he re-signed!

You can buy on the day - expect a bit of a queue though

I have also heard that they have some concerns about whether his body will hold up, but I'm sure even with those concerns he can manage more than 9 overs

I think more than 20 or 30, Andy. I think they got an extra 50 there.

Bad decision on Wheel, bad decision on Yates too

I think Simmons pace won the day. I'm assuming Westwood sees him as the Booth replacement and wants one pace merchant in every game.

Rushworth perhaps to get some overs in for the seconds

He has been interviewed on the talksport cricket podcast, Following On:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HpA2dLxiEK4OilO5bmn3x?si=4KSN1QzMRM2lXHPcwv6k0w

If it's Ali and Simmons that miss out (which is likely) then our attack will be very same-y

Yeah, this game is crying out for a frontline spinner. Not sure what Taz Ali has done wrong

BosworthBear wrote:

Troughton at lunch time was interesting and entertaining although Qs from the audience weren’t allowed denying me to ask him how he felt about having the play as Birmingham Bears.

He was alleging Warks have doctored the pitch to ensure a high scoring draw because of surreys bowling attack.

Really hope we can bring them down a peg or two!

We wouldn't be the first to do that this season... Might be a tactic every team uses when at home against them

BosworthBear wrote:

Troughton at lunch time was interesting and entertaining although Qs from the audience weren’t allowed denying me to ask him how he felt about having the play as Birmingham Bears.

He was alleging Warks have doctored the pitch to ensure a high scoring draw because of surreys bowling attack.

Really hope we can bring them down a peg or two!

We wouldn't be the first to do that this season... Might be a tactic every team uses when at home against them

Sibley is going to bat for two days on this isn't he