SpaceMonkey
International Debutant
Just seen the long term weather forecast for the North-East. Lets just say its not good at all. If its accurate i doubt we'll see any play whatsoever on Friday at least. 
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PhoenixFire
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Well it's chucking it down, and it is supposed to stay the same all week IIRC.
Goughy
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Could this be why (apart from it being a relavively new ground in a newish county) that it wasnt worth risking having an Ashes Test there?
Ive no idea of the relative rainfalls of Glamorgan and Durham but if there is a significant difference then there may be good financial reasons why there are few major games in Durham.
PhoenixFire
International Coach
It could very well be actually.
I'm sure you know this, but there are parts of the UK, near Chelmsford IIRC, that are actually classed as Semi-Deserts, and others that have the highest rainfall in the whole of Europe, so it can differ massively.
I'm sure you know this, but there are parts of the UK, near Chelmsford IIRC, that are actually classed as Semi-Deserts, and others that have the highest rainfall in the whole of Europe, so it can differ massively.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Actually Holding said in the Sky coverage of the third test that Sophia Gardens would supplant Old Trafford as the test venue with the highest average rainfall.
Whether that's true or not I don't know.
Neil Pickup
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BoyBrumby
Englishman
Cambridge has clearly the lowest rainfall & yet once again the ECB overlooks Fenners for an Ashes test. Disgrace.
Goughy
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It could rain all winter and have a high annual rainfall as long as its relatively dry during the summer.
Rather than annual rainfall, rainfall from June-Aug would be more relevant. Maybe it only rains hard in November in Cardiff
Magrat Garlick
Global Moderator
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/climate/uk/averages/19712000/index.htmlIt could rain all winter and have a high annual rainfall as long as its relatively dry during the summer.
Rather than annual rainfall, rainfall from June-Aug would be more relevant. Maybe it only rains hard in November in Cardiff
Cardiff rainfall from May to August: 281.3mm (39.9 days with rainfall more than 1mm)
Manchester Airport rainfall from May to August: 251mm (42.6 days with rainfall more than 1mm)
Durham rainfall from May to August: 210.1mm (36.8 days with rainfall more than 1mm)
(Greenwich: 185.8mm, 31.1 days with rainfall more than 1mm)
Conclusion: It rains more in Cardiff when it rains, but it rains more often in Manchester. Durham is less wet than both. This would indicate more frequent breaks in Manchester, which is presumably the reason why little cricket gets played there (when there's long but continuous breaks you can always go off for lunch)
Mr Mxyzptlk
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With Sammy unlikely, we may well see Marlon Samuels in for the fourth Test. Looking forward to it.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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When Rampaul proves that he's worthy of playing Test cricket, then give him a cap. Until then, and he's nowhere near that right now (and not entirely fit either), I'd prefer to have the number 9 world-ranked bowler in the side, given that the man who took 40% of the England wickets in the last Test probably won't play.
Neil Pickup
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Yes please. Pollard for Chanderpaul, too.
Neil Pickup
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Princetown 460.3mm, 49.8 days
Cleethorpes 180.6mm, 30.9 days
Draw your own conclusions...
PhoenixFire
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Pollard's bowling was go damn awful at the WC, please pick him.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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The kid has played one full season of cricket...
And he's definitely a batting allrounder, though he hardly managed to show it (hardly got the chance to) in the World Cup. He has some potential with the ball, in that he's enthusiastic and passionate a la Bravo/Sammy.
roseboy64
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If WI had won the OT Test Rampaul would get nowhere near the side but what's the use of playing Collymore to try and win a dead Test. I'd rather the most important players be rested apart from say Gayle who needs to play. Who knows? Rampaul may just bowl well. Not like there's any pride in hading out these caps anyway what with Sylvester Joseph getting more than one.
Prince EWS
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He bowls about 10km/h slower than Bravo and Sammy though, and he wasn't very accurate either. He seems no more of a batting allrounder than Mahela Jayawardene for mine. He could develop it, obviously, but he's certainly nowhere close to having his bowling influence selection at international level IMO. Has a good record with the bat though obviously...