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"Cricket gave me opportunities and experiences I could never have imagined, and in many ways it helped shape the life I have today. For that, I’ll always be grateful."
04.08.26Features
“The last two performances have been very pleasing. After the defeat at Somerset we asked for a reaction and it has been very good."
03.08.26News
David Lawrence and Paul Smith review the action from the latest round of fixtures in the 2026 BDPCL.
Brian Halford reports from a fantastic afternoon for the Bears at Rugby School.
02.08.26News
Warwickshire have announced the signings of Will Young and Manav Suthar for the remainder of their County Championship season, which resumes next month
30.07.26News
“It’s a dream come true. I’ve been training at Edgbaston since I was nine so to be playing for the first team here was quite surreal."
"While Malik followed to a fluent fifty from 63 balls, Barnard was imperious, posting his sixth List A century from 99 balls."
29.07.26News
Aaron Viles sits down with former Warwickshire seamer Adam Sylvester to discuss his early cricketing memories in South Wales, fatherhood and the highlights from his time with the Bears during the 2025 season.
28.07.26Features
David Lawrence and Paul Smith provide the low-down on an important weekend of action in the 2026 BDPCL.
27.07.26News
Richard Latham of the ECB Reporter's Network summarises the action from Taunton.
“Surrey came down like a wolf on the fold and I must say there were plenty of defenceless sheep available.”
27.07.26Features
"The team was naturally disappointed with the way the first six games had unfolded and there was an overriding feeling that had we chased the low total in the first game against Gloucestershire, it probably would’ve kickstarted us into a successful first half."
24.07.26Opinion
"I've got a scan in a couple of weeks to make sure that the fracture's fully healed, although I don't think bowling's on the cards, unfortunately, for this season. But hopefully I’ll be continuing to bat.”
24.07.26News
Garton, the 29-year-old all-rounder, who has played little cricket and not bowled this season because of a stress-related back injury, struck 10 fours and three sixes in a stunning 101-ball knock - his first century in any format.
“There were some good performances at Northampton, but there are some good teams in the comp this year and we go away to Notts next, another good team, and every department needs to be a few per cent better."
22.07.26News
Jeremy Blackmore of the ECB Reporter's Network summarises the action from the Bears' MBODC curtain raiser in Northampton.
"We didn't want Hamza to go but we respect his decision that, at his age, he feels that he is probably going to get more opportunities at Leicester."
We are delighted to today welcome Joe Chapman to The Bear team. He brings great experience and quality, deep knowledge and a real passion for the Bears. Joe - it's great to have you on board.
21.07.26News
"I got a phone call from Bob Cottam offering me a contract for the rest of the summer and jumped at it, even though I would be paid way less than I was earning delivering beer!"
21.07.26Features
"Over the years my focus has just been to score runs and now it will be different, making decisions and picking teams, and there is a part of me that is really looking forward to it.”
20.07.26News
David Lawrence and Paul Smith report from an action-packed weekend in the 2026 BDPCL.
Aaron Viles speaks to former Warwickshire seamer Grant Thornton about his earliest cricketing memories in Coventry, the highlights from his time with the Bears as well as his latest venture into the rewarding world of teaching.
14.07.26Features
David Lawrence and Paul Smith provide the low-down on a busy weekend across both divisions in the 2026 BDPCL.
13.07.26News
Jeremy Blackmore of the ECB Reporter's network summarises the action from a successful curtain closer for the Bears in Northampton.
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