Yes, a very poor day. Bowling looks average although Norwell looks threatening. Could really do with Stone!

The wicket is rubbish. The ball is keeping low quite often with an unpredictable bounce. Somewhat of a recovery by Miles and Norwell!

25/6 now. Awful start!

What's happened to Henry Brookes? Such an exciting prospect getting knocked out of the park by Notts seconds! I hope this is only a temporary blip?

I do think the experienced head of Tim Bresnan has had an impact. He's a fighter and a winner which is the sort of mentality you need to influence the team, especially the youngsters.

Well done you Bears! Excellent knock by Rob Yates.

Interesting chase is on. Two sessions to score 208. Vihari has looked solid so far. Harmer has had a couple of overs before lunch. COYB!

We haven't got that last wicket! Lead is 247 now. To think they were 36/5, now 236/9. Probably end up as a draw. Unless we try and chase it down?

Hopefully we'll take that last wicket early. Then plenty of overs to chase down a modest but awkward total. But Essex are such a good team, and will make life difficult.

Miles and Briggs were largely untroubled by the new ball. They looked solid, and can possibly get well past 250 and earn the extra batting point. Good resilience late on with this 9th wicket stand.

A decent day in the end. Good bowling to keep their score below 300.
One thing: why can't the Government allow say 2,000 into the stadium in the open air? Especially those vaccinated or tested, obviously well spread apart in a 25,000 capacity stadium.The Crucible (indoors) people are watching the World Snooker - around 300 per session in a capacity of just under 1,000. I don't get it.

Good from Olly Stone. 2 important wickets to break that stand.

As the saying goes: catches win matches....

Norwell has a heel injury, hopefully back soon. He is somewhat injury prone? A lot of promise but rarely fit for a sustained period.

GerryShedd wrote:

Confirmation that Jonathan Trott is back in the coaching set up at Edgbaston:
https://edgbaston.com/news/warwickshire-confirm-trotts-return-to-edgbaston-in-consultant-role/

Good to hear. A true Bear

Any team news yet for Essex?

Highveld wrote:

Thought I'd start the thread for the Essex game.

Can we build on the win at Trent Bridge?
What team changes do you expect to see?

Mousley to start to cover for Sibley? What's happened to Henry Brookes? Perhaps he comes in as well?

Yes, what a brilliant run chase. Well done to Tim Bresnan! I'm happy to be proved wrong! This should give the team massive confidence now!

Unlikely, but can the lower order put up a fight?

The Bears are really hamstrung by not having Sibley in both innings. Daft rule in cricket not to be allowed a sub for any injuries.