The Black Thread

[GotSpin]

Good win

 

[Buddhmaster]

Yep, great effort to get over 300 then dismiss them for under 200.

 

[GotSpin]

Is there another trial?

 

[Buddhmaster]

Well I think the season starts in 2 days, so probably not

 

[superkingdave]

Think there was scheduled to be one more warm up one dayer

 

[masterblaster]

I just noticed Superkingdave having CW Vice Captain on his signature, have I been removed as Vice Captain?

It'd be good if Neil could let me know.

 

[superkingdave]

Neil said he wanted someone who wasnt going to be on international duty as VC

 

[masterblaster]

Fair enough, congratulations Dave!

 

[superkingdave]

Thanks, its an honour

 

[Neil Pickup]

Apologies for not telling you direct, you weren't online at the time and it just slipped my mind.

Like Dave says, the only reason I've made the change is because I don't want there to be a need for a third-choice skipper when you make the breakthrough into the Test side.

That's the same reason neither Chaulk nor Butler were considered.

 

[Buddhmaster]

No chance of me being on CW duty so if Dave doesnt want it anytime, I will

 

[GotSpin]

Bowled like ****

 

[masterblaster]

Apologies for not telling you direct, you weren't online at the time and it just slipped my mind.

Like Dave says, the only reason I've made the change is because I don't want there to be a need for a third-choice skipper when you make the breakthrough into the Test side.

That's the same reason neither Chaulk nor Butler were considered.

No problems mate, it's best for the CW Black and what's best for the team is what's best for me.

 

[Buddhmaster]

Well we some pretty decent practise matches with some good performances by us younger players. Looks pretty good for the season.

 

[mikeW]

Okay, two games in, four openers tried, and still no sign of a solution to who goes in at the top of the order. Kears seems to enjoy the middle order more, whilst Ferd and Buts both struggled.

Mike scored a cracking ton against Bangladesh, but the speed of his scoring (similarly to Mohammad and especially Thompson) also concerns me as to the likelihood of consistency.

I'm tempted to keep Mike at the top of the order (possibly tying in to a little less aggressive approach if he's up for it?), but I'm still well unsure of the second man. Maybe Alex Blackman, or even trying Dave Richards? Thoughts?

yeh im happy to stay as opener, but possibly push me down the order to 4 or 5 for the 1 dayers but if i have to stay opener for team balance i will.
So far a pretty good set of results cant wait for the season too start.

 

[Buddhmaster]

Great win today by the Blacks. My debut was very disapointing, but most others did very well.

 

[GotSpin]

Good win guys, im fairly happy with my debut. more than a run a ball fifty but dissapointed about my bowling. my strike rate is around 120 but i cant be bothered calculating it

 

[mikeW]

very good win team hopefully we can keep this form going.

 

[GotSpin]

Hmm i think i should open or 3-4 for the one dayers with my excellent strike rate

59 off 52
13 of 8

 

[Buddhmaster]

We don't want sloggers opening