"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
"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.
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.
Jon Batham of the ECB Reporter's Network summarises the action from a challenging afternoon for the Bears in South London.
08.07.26News
Warwickshire 2's successfully defend their 2nd XI T20 crown with an excellent all-round display against the Nottinghamshire 2's at Wormsley.
07.07.26News
Warwickshire 2's book their place in the final of the 2026 2nd XI T20 Cup with a dramatic last-ball victory over Northamptonshire 2's at Wormsley.
Paul Smith and David Lawrence look back on a terrific weekend of cricket across both divisions of the BDPCL.
06.07.26News
Joe Chapman of the ECB Reporter's Network provides the lowdown on a successful Sunday afternoon for the Bears at Edgbaston.
05.07.26News
Joe Chapman of the ECB Reporter's Network summarises the action from the Bears' latest Vitality T20 Blast encounter against Yorkshire at Edgbaston.
Sam Hain scored 63 not out, supported by Beau Webster’s continued form to recover the Bears innings to 184 for 4 before Glamorgan’s measured approach in the middle overs all but ended Warwickshire Bears’ hopes of qualification from the Central & West group
04.07.26News
"We have been very well-supported at Portland Road this year and really appreciated it. In our last game, against Somerset last week, the crowd – we call them the Ultras – were cheering on every wicket towards the back end."
03.07.26News
Warwickshire Bears posted a third successive Vitality Blast Women victory as they eased to victory over Essex at Edgbaston.
02.07.26News
"In this position we’ll have to win every game. We might sneak in losing one, but the way we’ve been playing there’s no reason why we can’t go on a run and win every game."
The Bears finished top of the Central group after notching their seventh win from ten games. They will head with confidence into Finals Day at the picturesque Wormsley ground in Buckinghamshire next week.
30.06.26News
“I was out on loan because I wasn’t in Warwickshire’s plans so to go to Worcestershire and bowl well there and then come back to the Bears and show everybody, including myself, what I’m still capable of was really pleasing.”
Paul Smith and David Lawrence summarise the action from a memorable weekend in the BDPCL.
29.06.26News
Wraith reached her half-century off just 28 balls and brought the crowd to their feet with one huge six into the children’s nursery on the leg side boundary.
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