2019 Cricket

[fundy]

LOL - no mate, you've not missed it. I wish it was the case though.

sadly those days are long gone, what it does mean is that the test side is often not going to be the side on paper as some of those will have gone off in search of the white ball money, hard to blame them in the current set up, but should mean those in county cricket are rewarded with their test spots and given every chance

 

[Junior]

sadly those days are long gone, what it does mean is that the test side is often not going to be the side on paper as some of those will have gone off in search of the white ball money, hard to blame them in the current set up, but should mean those in county cricket are rewarded with their test spots and given every chance

True.....Malan now being mentioned in dispatches as a potential number 3. He had a decent FCC season. He might tour, and then if Sibley doesnt cut the mustard in SA, he'll slot in at 3 and Denly will open.

 

[fundy]

True.....Malan now being mentioned in dispatches as a potential number 3. He had a decent FCC season. He might tour, and then if Sibley doesnt cut the mustard in SA, he'll slot in at 3 and Denly will open.

Malan of Middlesex not good enough, Malan of Yorkshire a world beater

 

[3offTheTee]

When this 100 Comp comes in The 1 day comp will become a development Competition.

Does this mean counties are likely to field almost a 2nd X1 for the the 1 Day comp? We live 2 hours from Old Trafford but there is a match quite close. However not worth going if it ha sheen relegated to a 2nd X1 comp.

Any thoughts Fundy?

 

[fundy]

When this 100 Comp comes in The 1 day comp will become a development Competition.

Does this mean counties are likely to field almost a 2nd X1 for the the 1 Day comp? We live 2 hours from Old Trafford but there is a match quite close. However not worth going if it ha sheen relegated to a 2nd X1 comp.

Any thoughts Fundy?

Yep will be a mix of youngsters and second Xi players predominantly for most counties, if youre not a big cricket fan dont expect to have heard of too many of the players! Personally will try and get to a few of these games if they are played at the smaller outgrounds but understand wont be everyones cup of tea

 

[fundy]

England selectors never change do they lol

So Johnny walks back in "having worked on his red ball game", Wood is picked despite not being fit and not expected to be for the the early part of the tour and a young promising quick is cast away without getting a go

 

[HomerJSimpson]

England selectors never change do they lol

So Johnny walks back in "having worked on his red ball game", Wood is picked despite not being fit and not expected to be for the the early part of the tour and a young promising quick is cast away without getting a go

You would say couldn't make it up but of course with the selectors track record you know you could. No idea what their thinking or longer term strategy (do they even have one) is

 

[fundy]

You would say couldn't make it up but of course with the selectors track record you know you could. No idea what their thinking or longer term strategy (do they even have one) is

20 5 ball overs their long term thinking lol

 

[Mudball]

Long overdue changes and now BCCI implements auto-no ball. On field umpire and DRS won’t include front foot no ball. Made an interesting match against the Windes... Kohli show why he is a master of his craft

https://www.bcci.tv/videos/139502/auto-no-ball-explained

 

[Junior]

England selectors never change do they lol

So Johnny walks back in "having worked on his red ball game", Wood is picked despite not being fit and not expected to be for the the early part of the tour and a young promising quick is cast away without getting a go

You can read them like a book.

 

[Captainron]

England could send the Leicestershire team to take us on and they would thrash us at this moment in time.

The entire SA cricket board got dumped the other day.
The team might strike over image rights.
Our T20 competition is on free to view TV which means it’s losing millions so we have rock all money.
The acting coach has only had 1 season in domestic cricket prior to his appointment.

If Brexit did cricket teams....

 

[fundy]

England could send the Leicestershire team to take us on and they would thrash us at this moment in time.

The entire SA cricket board got dumped the other day.
The team might strike over image rights.
Our T20 competition is on free to view TV which means it’s losing millions so we have rock all money.
The acting coach has only had 1 season in domestic cricket prior to his appointment.

If Brexit did cricket teams....

gives you an idea of where were at that the betting markets make it a fair fight between two poor sides............

 

[Captainron]

gives you an idea of where were at that the betting markets make it a fair fight between two poor sides............

You’ll absolutely murder us.
Our batting is flakier than a Gregg’s sausage roll
Our bowling attack has some guns but not enough depth.

 

[fundy]

You’ll absolutely murder us.
Our batting is flakier than a Gregg’s sausage roll
Our bowling attack has some guns but not enough depth.

Rabada could destroy our top order on an off day lol, if Andersen isnt fully fit then our attack likely to look a bit toothless again. Not sure either side has any batting to write home about. Could be some relatively low scoring shootouts

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Is the a cricket version of a 0-0 draw? I agree and both batting line-ups could disintegrate at any time and the bowling attacks may lack penetration. It may be 100 all out a side or 400-4 bore draws. Either way I do enjoy watching England in South Africa and supporting England is like watching my football team and you never quite know which version will turn up on any given day

 

[fundy]

Is the a cricket version of a 0-0 draw? I agree and both batting line-ups could disintegrate at any time and the bowling attacks may lack penetration. It may be 100 all out a side or 400-4 bore draws. Either way I do enjoy watching England in South Africa and supporting England is like watching my football team and you never quite know which version will turn up on any given day

this will be more like Lpool v Arsenals 5-5 in the cup than 0-0 lol

 

[fundy]

Yet again the ECB show their contempt for the paying fan

https://www.wisden.com/stories/coun...tions-scrapped-for-english-white-ball-cricket

Blast the one T20 comp that still has a decent over rate, not anymore

 

[3offTheTee]

When I read the score from SAnthought it was a misprint for Parkinson. Something like 2 for 112 from 20 overs. Probably tossing it up too much!

Being a Lancastrian had a look at Kerrigan’s test 0 for 53 from 8 overs, felt so sorry at the time but he did score 1 not out at a strike rate of around 12.

Sue there have been worse Fund but what are the worst test debuts? ( no googling)

 

[fundy]

When I read the score from SAnthought it was a misprint for Parkinson. Something like 2 for 112 from 20 overs. Probably tossing it up too much!

Being a Lancastrian had a look at Kerrigan’s test 0 for 53 from 8 overs, felt so sorry at the time but he did score 1 not out at a strike rate of around 12.

Sue there have been worse Fund but what are the worst test debuts? ( no googling)

Kerrigans certainly one that sicks in the memory, almost surprised his figures werent worse than that, could barely let it go. Rashid was 0 for plenty on debut too I think

 

[fundy]

The really bad news from the England camp is half the squad (and most of the bowlers) are ill, several unlikely to play in the last warm up game (which has had its status downgraded!) and be very undercooked come boxing day!

In other news, lots of happy and lots of unhappy players after the IPL auction today