The Brian Hardie Stance
U19 Captain
Lancashire look absolutely hopeless.
Aspinwall is bowling 60 mph bouncers halfway down, presumably under instruction.
Aspinwall is bowling 60 mph bouncers halfway down, presumably under instruction.
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English Domestic Season 2024
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Third_Man
State Regular
So Graham might be available for Cumbria next year? What length contract has he, d'you know? We were hoping that would be the case last year at least initially due to the Franklin situation but Campbell's arrival changed that.
I guess the Campbell effect is helping with all the recruitment.
mackembhoy
International Vice-Captain
He's still likely first choice for the T20 mind. So I don't know if the rules would allow him playing for minor county when not selected for the first XI in the CC.
His contract expires the end of next season in answer to your question. Got a new 2 year deal after how well he did last season.
Third_Man
State Regular
Yes they do. He's always been registered to play for both counties on a dual registration basis. Quite common across all the counties. Then only need permission from the first class county on a game by game basis (assuming the player is interested). Stan McAlindon played one game this year would have been more without his injury problems. Counties sadly sometimes prioritise their second team matches but the NCCA T20s always played on a Sunday. Generally not a problem unless a long travel needed to play for FC County 2s on the Monday (not always a problem).
Sounds like Graham would be an option to play T20 (for Cumbria) in May. Croft did that this year gave him competitive match practice before going off to play in the Blast. Gleeson the same a couple of seasons ago.
Kent had Hampshire under some pressure yesterday at 210-7 so just let the next three wickets double the score, and then they folded like origami once it was their turn to bat. A dreadful season in a nutshell. They're going to be closer to the bottom of D2 than the top next season. The squad needs some serious work.
Third_Man
State Regular
Same to be said about Lancashire. Lost Hampshire game after ridiculous 10th wicket partnership between Dawson and Abbas. Batting folds match after match. Dreadful season. Division Two next year. But suspect they will not rebuild a young side.
Given only 3 sides have won more than 1 match in D2 this year, two of those sides will be promoted. Leaving one decent side. I suspect it will be a race to the bottom next year.
Gulf between 3rd and 4th Yorkshire and Leicestershire currently being displayed
chris.hinton
International Captain
Yorkshire i think will go up. Just feel they are on a roll at the moment
chris.hinton
International Captain
Oh brilliant!!!
Warwickshire are following on
Excellent bowling from Tommy Taylor with 6-28
Warwickshire are following on
Excellent bowling from Tommy Taylor with 6-28
Warwickshire being dragged into the relegation dogfight it looks like here.
Fortunately for them, the ineptitude of Notts & Lancs will probably save them.
govinda indian fan
International Debutant
But but baz prefers vibes over fc performance
Blenkinsop
State 12th Man
Notts and Lancs really are racing to the bottom in this round.
It makes me wonder about the pool of coaches available in county cricket. Notts have consistently under-achieved under Peter Moores despite having the budget to poach all the best players from nearby smaller counties. Jon Sadler has just been sacked from Northants after a dismal season, and I can't fathom why they ever wanted him in the first place after years of failure at Leics. Dale Benkenstein didn't achieve anything of note at Gloucs, yet got the job at Lancs where he has presided over the worst season in living memory.
Is it just that there simply aren't any better options? Why are counties so keen to hire coaches with empty trophy cabinets?
It makes me wonder about the pool of coaches available in county cricket. Notts have consistently under-achieved under Peter Moores despite having the budget to poach all the best players from nearby smaller counties. Jon Sadler has just been sacked from Northants after a dismal season, and I can't fathom why they ever wanted him in the first place after years of failure at Leics. Dale Benkenstein didn't achieve anything of note at Gloucs, yet got the job at Lancs where he has presided over the worst season in living memory.
Is it just that there simply aren't any better options? Why are counties so keen to hire coaches with empty trophy cabinets?
Blenkinsop
State 12th Man
Also, this Archie Vaughan looks a prospect. Six wickets and counting against Surrey and did well batting at three. How come he's ended up at Somerset when his dad is such a professional Yorkshireman?
Chin Music
State Captain
I can think of something professional concerning Vaughan senior that has nothing to do with his county of origin, although it should be remembered he was born the other side of the Pennines despite that attempt!
Third_Man
State Regular
Sent him to Millfield School
mackembhoy
International Vice-Captain
Durham absolutely smashed their record partnership. Currently 405* between Bedingham and Ackermann
Previous red ball was 334 against Oxford MCCU in 1996 and 331 in FC against Lancs. Current Lancs manager Benkenstein and Stokes with it.
Bedders 248* and Ackers 173* and Durham leading by 276
Our highest individual FC is Martin Love with 273
Previous red ball was 334 against Oxford MCCU in 1996 and 331 in FC against Lancs. Current Lancs manager Benkenstein and Stokes with it.
Bedders 248* and Ackers 173* and Durham leading by 276
Our highest individual FC is Martin Love with 273
Third_Man
State Regular
Cheaper?
There really isn't a relegation fight. Notts have still to play Kent.
Relegation, with hindsight, was settled in the first half of May.
Lancs 92 all out lost to Kent at Old Trafford then lost to Notts at Trent Bridge Hameed 247*
They are the only games Notts and Kent have won all season.
Bedingham and Ackerman partnership over 400 no wickets before lunch.
Lancs only 6 points from last three games and three innings defeats including this one. Durham 286 ahead already. 300 should be enough Lancs will be mentally shot after being in the field from 99/4 yesterday to 514/4 at lunch.
mackembhoy
International Vice-Captain
Essex been docked 12 points for the Feroze Khushi bat incident in April.
They had set precedent with Nic Maddinson for Durham a few years back. But they came to that decision in 3 weeks not 5 months!!!
www.telegraph.co.uk
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They had set precedent with Nic Maddinson for Durham a few years back. But they came to that decision in 3 weeks not 5 months!!!
Essex fury at ‘absolutely stupid’ ECB after 12-point deduction for bat deemed too wide
Division One title hopes over after it was ruled bat used by Feroze Khush in April, was over threshold
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mackembhoy
International Vice-Captain
David Bedingham gets Durham new highest FC score of 279
Ran out of a capable partners trying for the 300. Durham declare 573/9 and lead Lancs by 345.
Supposed to be a bit of rain about. Lancs will be praying for it.
Gutted i've not been able to watch today. Been in work meetings since 1030, following on my phone.
Ran out of a capable partners trying for the 300. Durham declare 573/9 and lead Lancs by 345.
Supposed to be a bit of rain about. Lancs will be praying for it.
Gutted i've not been able to watch today. Been in work meetings since 1030, following on my phone.