"Ethan Bamber provided a reminder, if any was required, of his value to Warwickshire on the third day of their Championship match against Glamorgan." | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Homegrown foundations propel Glamorgan back into relevance | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

"In circumstances in which only two other men in the top nine reached double-figures, it was a classy innings from the 22-year-old" Ben Kellaway shrugs off Lions snub to battle Glamorgan back into the game | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

"When you look at his record, he is one of the few bowlers right up there statistically in all the bowlers globally of all time." 💬 Rob Key has lavished praise on Ollie Robinson following his England Test recall | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Ben Stokes could be used as an opening bowler for England in the Test series against New Zealand | @georgedobell.bsky.social

England have confirmed that Emilio Gay will open the batting in the Test series against New Zealand | @georgedobell.bsky.social

"One of the best in the business." Sarah Taylor makes history with England Men's appointment | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Rob Key just confirmed Gay will open and Rew is backup for batters and keeper. No first choice spinner at this stage or guarantee they'll play one.

Robinson, Bashir, Fisher and Rehan back. Gay, Rew and Baker called up.

"It raises some interesting questions, too. If, for example, Emilio Gay is deemed to be England's next Test opener, why is he not deemed one of the best two at Durham?" Marcus North's appointment as men's selector raises some big questions for English cricket | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Injuries take gloss off Warwickshire win over third best Yorkshire www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

Warwickshire's domestic stalwarts leave Yorkshire stars in the shade | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Warwickshire have set Yorkshire 549 to win in a min of 128 overs. That's 4.29 an over.

The fields for Harry Brook’s bowling at Edgbaston. He bowled very well, fwiw:

"It tells you much about Yorkshire's day that, at the start of it, Harry Brook had a role as a batter and by the end of it, he had a role as a bowler | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Thoughts from day one of Warwickshire v Yorkshire:

Yorkshire at the centre of fresh racism allegations | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

Jonny Bairstow: "We've come up far short of the standards we set for ourselves so far this year":

Thoughts from day one in Taunton:

Middlesex are hoping to hold a non-binding vote of members to ascertain the level of support for the prospect of demutualisation | @georgedobell.bsky.social

"While you would expect the pitch to start to deteriorate just a little over the next day or so, there are still runs to be scored here. It's a surface that rewards patience with the bat and control with the ball" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

It's 'Bring your horse to the cricket' day at New Road apparently. Some Travellers have turned up and, after being declined entry (told 'neigh', presumably), have abandoned everything - vehicle, horse, logic - and stormed off in a huff leaving the gate blocked.

"This resilient Worcestershire side have a great opportunity to establish a dominant position" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Here's a nice irony: Beyers Swanepoel has just bowled Daniel Bell-Drummond. Bell-Drummond was leaving...

🚨New Pod 🚨 We’re joined by Test Match Special commentator @aatifnawaz.bsky.social for a special one-off quiz. Rounds include: 🏏You don't Rothesay: it's the County Championship 🏏That's a Laura, Laura wickets and runs.  🏏More reasons to shop at Danny Morrisons podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

Jude Bellingham invests in English cricket | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social READ HERE → tinyurl.com/3ekktpeh

Wasim Khan’t go on: More change afoot at the ICC | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/inter...

Nottinghamshire are looking for a new overseas player in the T20 Blast after Peter Siddle was obliged to pull out of his deal | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Warwickshire (and Knighthead Capital) have sold off more of Birmingham Phoenix:

"There were some raised eyebrows when Warwickshire re-signed Keith Barker ahead of this season" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

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Jamie Porter utilises conditions for reminder of his class | @georgedobell.bsky.social

County supporters protest removal of awarding-winning Leicestershire commentator | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Ben Stokes is "very confident" he can continue to work with Brendon McCullum and insists suggestions they "weren't aligned" are "a massive overstatement" | @georgedobell.bsky.social READ HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/ad4zzrr8

"Leicestershire produced an impressive demonstration of character to enjoy the best of a draw with mighty Surrey at the Kia Oval" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

Craig Overton: only the Somerset all-rounder Ian Botham could have been.

Surrey's dominance over Leicestershire's gentle attack offers stark reminder of chasm between divisions | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

Warwickshire v Surrey report: "I do feel I'm able to bat for long periods of time as well as take it on a bit." Jamie Smith passes No.3 audition | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

Pitch regulations tightened up for County Championship season | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

"It's an odd thing to say in the first week of April, but this is shaping up to be a significant game in the Championship race" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

"It feels as if, aged 25, he is ready to kick on." Fuelled by his love for red-ball cricket, Dan Mousley embraces the responsibility of No.3 with maiden first-class century | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social

"Picture the scene: Brendon McCullum, bursting with renewed enthusiasm having retained his job, is sitting up at night in New Zealand watching live feeds of the new county season" | @georgedobell.bsky.social

Dom Sibley... 21 not out at lunch having batted throughout the 1st session. #SibBall

Nothing like a full set of Grumbler links to open the new season. That and a warm waterproof coat. As @georgedobell.bsky.social said today, enjoy the CC while you still can.

Here’s my season preview: The County Championship will showcase beauty in many forms - enjoy it while you can | The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

If only Brendon McCullum wanted to be in England as much as Beyers Swanepoel…

"It matters that, after the long months of winter, we have county cricket to follow once more. Important though producing England players is, it's not all about that" | ✍️ @georgedobell.bsky.social READ HERE → tinyurl.com/mr22s7z6

Injury predicament forces Leicestershire to bolster seam attack | Believe those out are Josh Hull, Ben Mike, Josh Davey and Alex Green. The Cricketer www.thecricketer.com/Topics/count...

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"It is testament to Worcestershire's remarkable resilience that, despite all the challenges, they go into the 2026 season as trophy holders" | 🖊️ @georgedobell.bsky.social