Agree, why would Welch jump ship having just won the coveted County Championship, and on the cusp of greater success?
I don't buy the 'new challenge' statement. Welch is a Bear through and through. I don't suppose we'll ever find out the truth behind his decision......

The bowling is a worry, especially with the injured senior bowlers. However, several bowlers don't look the same as last season. I think the loss of Welch is a big factor. I'm not convinced by his replacement, Matt Mason. Why has Johal gone backwards? I really wanted to see Allan Donald given the role.

What's the news on Norwell and any return date? Another injury hit season so far. When fit, he makes a big difference to the Bears bowling attack.

The County Championship Division 1 table doesn't make good reading at the moment....

Keith Barker: 4-23 in 18 overs. Now 212/9 at the close. Sliding to defeat.

Interesting to see Keith Barker still looking good - what a great decision to release him 4 years ago. This is so tedious, scoring at 2 runs an over! What has happened to the County 'Champions'?

Poor again. Batting was at least 100 runs short of a competitive total. The bowling is equally mediocre. This is such a disappointing season after last year's heroics.

Any update on Chris Woakes? It's not looking good the fact he's missed all first team matches so far this season.

That was so bad, a complete let down after all the effort in the Group stage. The batting in particular was abysmal.

Very impressed with the performance last night. Even Stirling found some form! I'd like to see Dan Mousley in the team more often, especially in the red ball games.

Why is Dan Mousley not being selected for the first team? Seems ridiculous.

This is turgid at 2 runs per over. Not very positive at all. 133/2 after 63 overs. You'd normally expect at least 1 batting point after that amount of overs.

I feel players should be picked if they are in form. Burgess should be batting in the T20 team - he can't do any worse than Stirling!

Not the best day at Northants. With all these changes, particularly to the batting, why wasn't Adam Hose given a chance? The guy is in phenomenal form, albeit in the white ball format. His confidence must be Sky high.

Surely Norwell isn't injured again?? Chris Woakes doesn't look like returning anytime soon as we head into July in a few days.....
Northants are 13/1...

Adam Hose has been amazing in this T20 campaign. Dan Mousley did well with bat and ball. We don't need Stirling! When, if ever will Woakes be fit?

Agree, too many weak links in the team last night. Why does a big hitter like Brathwaite bat so low down the order? You could play him to as an opener as a pinch hitter if you like. Stirling doesn't deserve his place. What has Dan Mousley done wrong - I think he's fit now? Also, Burgess deserves a go at this format given his big hitting in the red ball format.

Stirling out cheaply again for 17..... why is he being selected?

Benjamin has had a mare. Why hasn't he got shades on with the sun so low? A sloppy show so far......Northants score 211. At least 20 runs gifted through poor fielding and wides...

Braithwaite poor with those wides....