*Official* CW XI Media Coverage - Page 113

HeathDavisSpeed · 24-08-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dontcloseyoureyes

Smith was never going to play ahead of you in FC, you 'tard.

That's not the point though, is it. You're hardly left in the **** with me retiring are you? ****'s sake. It was never about whether I was playing or not. Do you not get that?

dontcloseyoureyes · 24-08-2008, 09:21 PM

Cool bro.

GIMH · 25-08-2008, 03:51 AM

Who is AJ Ditchburn?

Smudge · 25-08-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HeathDavisSpeed

[SIZE="4"]For avoidance of doubt, Davis will not be looking for another Development League contract stating only that once you've played for the Blacks you have no wish to play anywhere else. It is also thought that other Development League captains think he's a bit of a **** anyway and Davis' skills are not thought to be in demand.

"Once you've played for Black, you never go back"?

Mr Mxyzptlk · 26-08-2008, 05:02 PM

The CWBCC announced this afternoon that an effort to improve conditions will for bowlers will take effect from the start of the second quarter of the season. Ground staff around the country have been given strict instructions to adjust their pitch preparation in a manner than should allow more suitable conditions for development of bowlers.

While the board spokesman noted that this season has already seen a result-oriented start, with very few drawn results in the mix, he admitted that conditions have heavily favoured batting. Several scores over 600 was the main factor in the decision.

The adjustments will be as follows:

PDV Dome: Wear -1.
The starting conditions will see a pitch with a couple of cracks and some grass, which should help the fast bowlers, combined with the typically high bounce.

CWBCC Stadium, Pickford Reserve and CW Oval: Wear -1, Bounce -1.
As well as some cracks and grass on day one, the pitch will be a bit softer, with less extreme bounce. As such it will expected wear faster and inconsistent bounce will be a factor in the second half of the match.

Fardin Qayyumi CC and Casston Reserve will not undergo any change.

bryce · 26-08-2008, 05:17 PM

lol, i haven't even hit 100 runs this season *waves goodbye to allrounder status*

dontcloseyoureyes · 26-08-2008, 11:08 PM

Hmm, changing pitches to suit the bowlers when 4 of the test batting lineup are averaging 35 or less in FC cricket with the bat.

Good move.

superkingdave · 26-08-2008, 11:12 PM

How come Pickford always gets left out of pitch discussions? it wasn't included in the stats thread and is ignored here...what are its stats?

Anyway conditions seems pretty balanced this season to me (y)

dontcloseyoureyes · 26-08-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

CWBCC Stadium, Pickford Reserve and CW Oval: Wear -1, Bounce -1.
As well as some cracks and grass on day one, the pitch will be a bit softer, with less extreme bounce. As such it will expected wear faster and inconsistent bounce will be a factor in the second half of the match.

Hmm.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 26-08-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by superkingdave

How come Pickford always gets left out of pitch discussions? it wasn't included in the stats thread and is ignored here...what are its stats?

Anyway conditions seems pretty balanced this season to me (y)

Greens have scored 600+ twice. Cause for concern IMO.

HeathDavisSpeed · 26-08-2008, 11:23 PM

Its incredible that the CW Groundskeepers can force these pitch changes through instantaneously like this. Anywhere else in the world and pitch management is a very slow, labourious process.

Another good reason to live in CWLand.

Mr Mxyzptlk · 26-08-2008, 11:28 PM

It's a very subtle adjustment actually. It's not like turning PDV Dome into a spinner's paradise or anything. Just adding a bit more water to pitches and rolling them less.

age_master · 26-08-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Mxyzptlk

Greens have scored 600+ twice. Cause for concern IMO.

Nothing to do with the pitch, should just go down as quality batting imo

Mr Mxyzptlk · 26-08-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by age_master

Nothing to do with the pitch, should just go down as quality batting imo

Garven having a career year at the age of 65 or whatever. Cause for concern IMO.

chaminda_00 · 29-08-2008, 07:53 PM

FFS Shah is inactive and Heath is retired. Apart from Donald and Amir the only other up coming FC seamer is Mitchell, so dire. Hopefully these pitch changes make some difference.

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26-08-2008, 05:02 PM	#1685 (permalink)
Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	Pitch revamp for second quarter The CWBCC announced this afternoon that an effort to improve conditions will for bowlers will take effect from the start of the second quarter of the season. Ground staff around the country have been given strict instructions to adjust their pitch preparation in a manner than should allow more suitable conditions for development of bowlers. While the board spokesman noted that this season has already seen a result-oriented start, with very few drawn results in the mix, he admitted that conditions have heavily favoured batting. Several scores over 600 was the main factor in the decision. The adjustments will be as follows: PDV Dome: Wear -1. The starting conditions will see a pitch with a couple of cracks and some grass, which should help the fast bowlers, combined with the typically high bounce. CWBCC Stadium, Pickford Reserve and CW Oval: Wear -1, Bounce -1. As well as some cracks and grass on day one, the pitch will be a bit softer, with less extreme bounce. As such it will expected wear faster and inconsistent bounce will be a factor in the second half of the match. Fardin Qayyumi CC and Casston Reserve will not undergo any change. __________________ Sreesanth said, "Next ball he was beaten and I said, 'is this the King Charles Lara? Who is this impostor, moving around nervously? I should have kept my mouth shut for the next ball - mind you, it was a length ball - Lara just pulled it over the church beyond the boundary! He is a true legend." The Blog The Portfolio The...er...Twitter

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26-08-2008, 11:08 PM	#1687 (permalink)
dontcloseyoureyes BARNES OUT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WILDCARD, BITCHES Posts: 27,723	Hmm, changing pitches to suit the bowlers when 4 of the test batting lineup are averaging 35 or less in FC cricket with the bat. Good move.

26-08-2008, 11:12 PM	#1688 (permalink)
superkingdave Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Inflection Points - 2 Posts: 18,299	How come Pickford always gets left out of pitch discussions? it wasn't included in the stats thread and is ignored here...what are its stats? Anyway conditions seems pretty balanced this season to me (y)

26-08-2008, 11:23 PM	#1691 (permalink)
HeathDavisSpeed International Coach Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rummaging through Iain O'Brien's dustbins. Posts: 12,911	Its incredible that the CW Groundskeepers can force these pitch changes through instantaneously like this. Anywhere else in the world and pitch management is a very slow, labourious process. Another good reason to live in CWLand.

26-08-2008, 11:28 PM	#1692 (permalink)
Mr Mxyzptlk Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Trinidad and Tobago (Trinidad) Posts: 36,795	It's a very subtle adjustment actually. It's not like turning PDV Dome into a spinner's paradise or anything. Just adding a bit more water to pitches and rolling them less.

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