General cricket thread

[dav123a]

County season all done. LCCC relegated in a deciding march v Middlesex. Interested to hear others thoughts on the county game as it stands today. The gap between the first and second seems to be getting wider. Northamptonshire had a nightmare and looked one of the worst teams in the first division since the split. Leicestershire have now not won a 4 day game for 2 seasons. They seem to produce good young players but once they produce the goods they are gone a lot to Trent Bridge.
Chris Cairns has been charged with perjury. Interesting to see what is said at the trial.

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Over the next day or so we fill find a little more. Prior has been burned can't see him coming back. He has said on Twitter he will reply to what has been said. People who are in a clique rarely realise that they are. Making players who have dropped a catch apologise unless you were in the clique is nonsense. You can see why so many young players are in and out of the team. KP clearly wasn't faultless in all this , others have a share of the fallout of the last ashes to bare.

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Looks like a Pakistan win tmw 8 wickets needed.

Wi are a shambles top to bottom , all involved would seemingly see WI cricket end up at Zimbabwe level before they work together.

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It needs someone from outside the WI to sort. I read the story on cricinfo so many problems its sad for the cricket world.

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Pakistan making the middle east a tough place to win. Looks like finally have a decent opening partnership. Clarke tried everything even placed a fielder at straight hit , never seen that before now. Is this series on TV ?

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Currently in a coma , hospital will know more in the next day or so. Terrible news hope he pulls through okay.

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Terrible news for all. I hope those on the field at that time especially Abbot will recover. A sad loss. RIP

Edited by dav123a on Thursday 27th November 07:41

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Not just cook though the ease in which SL finished the game shows how far we are behind the best one day teams. Not convinced woakes is cut out for the international game ? Any one watch him at county level ? Where our weaknesses lie is clear to see , Dilshan opened with spin. It wasn't that long ago we were number 1 in the world not sure where exactly the wheels del off.

Brenden McCullum smashed a quick double hundred, NZ innings runrate was near 1 a ball. Bit of a surprise considering Pakistan recent form.

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Watched bits of it , Carberry had a good knock the other day. Quite a few English players in it this year. Not that many done a great deal though. What i have seen there is Morgan Hales Wright KP Carberry Bresnan any more ? Dan Christian was brutal yesterday his team still lost having scored 200+.

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Eng have put another big total together in a warm up game. Runs across the board , it will be interesting to see how that translates to playing international teams.

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A fantastic knock by ABDV , unbelievable watching it , some good shots wasn't as if he was slogging over cow corner. When his career comes to an end he will be up there as a SA great.

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Seems as if Mohammed Amir could make a cricket comeback. The ICC are looking at if he could make an early return to domestic cricket. Mixed feelings on this he has served his time but this of thing goes against the fair play of the sport.

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I'd cull some of the counties , some add little to the competition , produce near zero England players , let alone produce young players through an academy.

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A getable score but above par. Need a hundred from someone.

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spikeyhead said:

NBTBRV8 said:

dav123a said:

A getable score but above par. Need a hundred from someone.

Not from a UK side though. Good luck.

I'll be glad if we get the total above 100

Done !

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About what was expected , Aus were favorite's and won easily. We have a long long way to go before looking good enough to win a world cup.

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Well If he returns and scores 100s I'm not bothered what his team mates think of him.

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Maxwell and Finch at Yorkshire.

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First day of the county season today. Anyone regular go to county games ? I'd be interested to hear how you think your county will get on and your thoughts on player recruitment.
I'm hoping Yorkshire will win the title again though its unlikely to happen again because of England and Lions call ups. Hoping for a better showing in the 20\20s than in previous seasons. Looking forward to seeing even more academy players come though into the first team.

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Well recovered Bell and Root .