Bell still in but Vaughan out!

Ian Bell has been named in England's development squad for the Ashes but Michael Vaughan misses out, though considering his meagre form this season keeping in the Yorkshire side is probably his target for the rest of the season. As for IR Bell he will captain England Lions against the Aussies at Worcester.

Chris Woakes crushes Windies top order

He is a future star you know? Well we Bear fans know but now the rest of the cricket public should start taking notice. Who am i talking about? Chris Woakes who took 4-26 to leave the Windies tottering on 76-4 on the end of a rain affected first day of the game between England Lions and the West Indies.

In fact it was a big Warwickshire effort as 2 of Woakes' wickets were caught by Tim Ambrose and one of the others by Ian Bell.

England Lions pick 4 Bears

England Lions (i prefer England A personally but anyway) have picked their side to face the West Indies in a tour match next week at Derby and 4 Warwickshire players have been picked. Media attention has been placed on Ian Bell with people saying its a sign perhaps he will get the Test #3 slot (though MP Vaughan will probably score 22 next match for Yorkshire and clinch the place for himself).

Jon Trott, Tim Ambrose and Chris Woakes have also been picked. The players will not be eligible for Warwickshire's FPT game against Scotland on Sunday May 3rd.