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Squad for the first home game of the season. I had to do my homework on Nick Potts, he’s a young “pace” bowler from Burton. I’d guess he’d be one of the 2 not to make the 11. Hosein did enough to keep the gloves, so it’s between Guest and Dal for that extra batsman spot. I’d guess they try Dal again.

22 hours ago, kevinhectoring said:

I’ve had a tenner on Matsuyama for the last 4 majors he’s played in, convinced he’s got one in him. Didn’t do it this time for some reason. Will have very mixed feelings if he wins 

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More snow/rain came and they’ve shaken hands on a draw. Considering the positions we put ourselves in at the start of both innings, a very good result.

positives, Critchley looked good batting at 6. Hosein batter very well second innings. Bowlers took wickets, and Stanlake and Melton to add as well, we look alright in the bowling department.

The big question mark is that number 3 position, would make such a difference if we can find someone to go there.

Just now, sage said:

I don't think the snow is that thick

On the YouTube chat, the locals are saying there’s raining incoming too

22 minutes ago, Shipley Ram said:

Snow stops play

Should probably cement the draw

244 all out, lead of 212. Hosein left unbeaten. Hopefully we can get a couple of early wickets and put them under pressure.

Critchley out LBW looked a bit high to me ?

Century partnership for Critchley and Hosein, superb in the circumstances.

159-5 at lunch.

bizarrely we have the highest partnership of the game now, and the 3 highest scorers.

Will be interesting to see how we approach it after lunch. Just play out the draw, or look to set them something like 180 and tempt them to go for a quick chase, which would be fraught with danger on this pitch.

155-5 at the moment, Critchley having a great game, and Hosein staying with him.

71-5

Madsen out for 20, players have since gone of for bad light....hopefully to be followed by lots of rain.

Searching a positive....Critchley has been our best batsman over the 2 innings so far and looks good for the number 6 spot.

5 minutes ago, Carnero said:

Why don't give Tom Wood a decent run in that role?

He’s not done much in the very few chances he’s had, but I don’t think he’d be worse than Dal at 3.

Brooke Guest seems to be next in line. He's played 3 first class games with a batting average of 9, but he’s only 23 (Wood is 26) so I wouldn't mind seeing him getting a run of games to see what he can do. Dal is never going to be a number 3, we are desperately trying to fit him in the team because he’s such a good fielder.

And there goes Godleman. Be over today if the rain stays away.

1 minute ago, sage said:

We have been an opener/number 3 short for at least 2 seasons. Madsen and Dun Plooy are coming in too early in the innings. 

I’d like an opener, and move Reece to 3. Always thought it’s crazy he opens the batting and bowling. 

Well.....that optimism was short lived. Hopefully the Dal at 3 experiment has ended. We really need to find another batsman from somewhere.

Excellent morning with the ball, bowled them out for 221, Critchley and Cohen with 2 a piece, Reece got the ball rolling with the wicket of Bresnan.

32 behind, the wickets been tricky from the start, and with uneven bounce. Of we could set them anything over 200 that could be tricky....have to keep an eye on the weather though.

169-5 and the rain is back. Been a good effort with the ball, a 50 plus stand has put Warwickshire in the driving seat now. The pitch is starting to misbehave quite a bit, if we can still bowl them out without them getting too far ahead, it will be an interesting last 2 days.

18 minutes ago, David said:

In all honesty, he should have gone. One bad tackle and your career could be over, just like that. 

When you’re offered a contract at the team with the team that has the best Quarterback in the game, you have to take it.

Another poor season and he’ll be lucky to land at the Raiders never mind Chiefs.

Yeah, I can’t imagine why you wouldn’t want to play for the Chiefs ?‍♂️

4 hours ago, David said:

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Obviously decided he didn’t want to win one.

Late start, and then off for rain...could be a draw on here ??

Conners with the 1st wicket before Warwickshire have scored a run ?

189 all out, 60’s for Reece and Critchley and very little else.

Perhaps at 37 he doesn’t feel he can bat that high up, and 5 is better for him now. I don’t know to be honest.

We are stacked with bowlers and all rounders, but only have 3 specialist batsmen. It’s crazy, but been that way for a while. We rely far too heavily on Madsen & Du Plooy and hope the all rounders can do enough in support. If we fail at the top of the order it’s usually a disaster.

13 minutes ago, Steve Buckley’s Dog said:

164-8 now.

Starting with Anuj Dal at 3 is like starting with Claude Davis at centre half and expecting to be successful. 
 

Born out of a lack batting options. According to Dave Fletcher the other option to bat at 3 is Brooke Guest....which isn’t any more appealing to be honest.

Madsen wants to bat at 5.